Samsung Galaxy M11 photos leak, will have 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung is working on a new smartphone with a model number SM-M115F/DS which is the Galaxy M11 - a successor of the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M10s. The phone was just certified at Taiwan's NCC and the certification has plenty of photos, including the naked battery. The Galaxy M11 will arrive with three cameras on the back, a punch hole on the front and a huge 5,000 mAh battery. Looking at the photos, we see a fingerprint scanner on the back panel, meaning the Galaxy M11 will stick to an LCD panel. It will have a 3.5 mm audio jack on top, the bottom is occupied by a grill speaker and the...

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Meizu celebrate 17th birthday, will bring Meizu 17 with 5G in April

The Chinese manufacturer Meizu is celebrating 17 years of existence, and for that the company is up for celebrations. In a lengthy birthday message, the company thanked everyone you can imagine - from the political leaders that supported the start of Meizu to the Flyme developers, chain suppliers, fans, media, etc. The message ended with a mention of Meizu 17 - the phone's arrival was slowed down due to the epidemic but it is expected to arrive in April with 5G and all the neat features that come with the next-gen connectivity. There is not much to say about the Meizu 17 - the...

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Realme 6 Pro goes on sale today

Realme unveiled the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro last week. The vanilla 6 went on sale in India a couple of days ago and starting noon local time today, the Pro version will also be available for purchase in India through Flipkart and the company's official site. The base variant of the Realme 6 Pro with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at INR16,999 ($230/€205), and for INR1,000 ($15/€10) more you get double storage. If you want more RAM, you can go for the top-end 8GB/128GB model that costs INR18,999 ($255/€230). All these memory variants are available in two colors - Lightning Blue...

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Samsung Galaxy A70s gets Android 10 in India, rollout for A70 resumes too

Samsung started a staged rollout of the update to Android 10 with One UI 2.0 for the Galaxy A70 units from Ukraine last month, but only a few lucky people managed to grab it before it was abruptly pulled, for reasons that remain unknown. Today, the company has resumed the rollout, so we're assuming that whatever issue was discovered was fixed in the meantime. The new software is still limited to Ukraine for the time being, hopefully it will see a much wider geographical rollout in the near future. On the other hand, also today the Galaxy A70s has started receiving Android 10 with...

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Realme 6 and 6 Pro land in Europe on March 24, Realme 6i gets announced on March 17

Realme has been growing its sales like crazy, and that's partly attributable to the sheer number of devices it keeps launching, seemingly week after week. The remainder of this month will be no different, by the way. First off, chronologically, we have the unveiling of the Realme 6i, which is taking place on March 17 in Myanmar. This is the third member of the 6 family, and will be the most affordable of the bunch. Realme 6i launch teasers It will sport MediaTek's Helio G80 chipset, which itself became official last month. The Realme 6i is also arriving with a USB-C port, as...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G video teardown gives us a look at cool internals

We've already seen a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G teardown. However this new one delves a little deeper into the camera setup, more specifically into the periscope zoom module. Zack from JerryRigEverything starts with the usual heat gun to loosen up the adhesive and demonstrates what will happen if you apply too much pressure on the corner of the back glass - it will crack. So if you are ever doing this by yourself, just make sure you are gentle. Interestingly enough, Samsung has decided not to put thermal paste or foam on the back of the chipset for heat dissipation but the copper...

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The first OxygenOS Open Beta arrives for OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are now able to participate in the official Open Beta program and the first OxygenOS Open Beta software brings a couple of neat features and bug fixes. On top of the February 2020 security patch, the company's latest phones also get the Live caption feature that originally debuted with the latest Pixel phones. When activated, it detects speech in any media and automatically generates captions. Additionally, the devices get better RAM management and improved single and double-tap gestures on the Ambient display and lock screen. The contact list in the Phone app...

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Production at Foxconn beats expectations, slow market a worry

Foxconn founder Terry Gou has addressed media, saying that the reopening of Foxconn factories is going well and that production has exceeded expectations, although he didn't specify what those expectations were. Gou revealed that supplies to Foxconn plants in Taiwan and China have returned to normal, but warned that the lowered consumer demand due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak will have an impact on Foxconn and its partners' bottom lines. Foxconn revenue has dropped by more than $1.6B in February because of factory closures and the need to send workers home. Image source:...

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Google to finally bring 4K@60fps video recording to Pixel phones

In another early APK teardown, XDA Developers found some evidence that Google is working on a much-needed video recording feature - 4K@60fps. This video recording mode has been around in the Android world for years now but it's yet to make it to the Google purebreds. Screenshot from the source code Interestingly, the teardown is done on a still-unreleased Google Camera 7.4 APK, allegedly obtained from a Pixel 4a smartphone. That one certainly won't have the new video recording mode as its chipset doesn't support it but perhaps it will be seeded to the Pixel 3, 3 XL, 4 and 4 XL,...

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"World facing" 3D camera coming to at least one of this year's iPhones

The rumor about Apple including a 3D ToF sensor on the back of its 2020 devices has been thrown around in the last couple of months and according to inside sources of the Fast Company, it is definitely coming to at least one of the upcoming Pro models. It's believed that the budget iPhone 12 won't be getting the 3D sensors on the back and stay with dual camera setup. The 12 Pro will then get a triple camera like its predecessor, while the 12 Pro Max will sport the new "world facing" 3D camera for immersive AR experience. The current supplier for the Face ID sensors on the front is...

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Samsung Galaxy A21 surfaces on Geekbench, Galaxy A31 goes live on FCC

Samsung keeps pumping new members of its Galaxy A-series, as last year's models are due for a replacement. Last week we saw some official looking renders of the upcoming Galaxy A21 and now the phone was spotted on Geekbench. Samsung Galaxy A21 Geekbench listing The Galaxy A21 bearing the SM-A215U model number managed 781 points in the single-core and 4,102 points in the multi-core tests, respectively. The test sheet reveals it's powered by the Helio P35 SoC paired with 3GB RAM. The phone runs Android 10, which will certainly be layered with Samsung's One UI 2.0. Previous A21...

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OnePlus to invest $30M for 5G development

We recently heard the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices will have 5G, and today a press release by the company founder promised even bigger commitment to the next-gen connectivity. The smartphone brand will invest $30 million to push 5G research and development forward. In the press release, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, revealed his company has been investing in 5G for years and it will keep going to further develop application scenarios based on the daily usage habits of users. This includes cloud gaming, cloud videos, cloud storage services. The latest 5G phone by OnePlus - the 7T...

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Nubia Red Magic 5G is here with 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 and active-air cooling

The latest gaming phone in nubia's Red Magic lineup is here and it brings arguably of the most impressive spec sheets we've seen so far. The Red Magic 5G packs the highest refresh rate screen on the market at 144Hz alongside the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm - the Snapdragon 865, up to 16GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, dual-mode 5G connectivity and a 64MP main camera. The phone boasts a highly sophisticated active air-cooling system that combines a spinning fan with a heat-sink chamber, which nubia claims can reduce the CPU temperature by up to 18°C. The cooling solution also...

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Rumor reveals Huawei P40 lineup's European pricing and availability

The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be unveiled on March 26 through an online event, and two weeks ahead of the launch, a Greek publication claims to have obtained information about their pricing. According to the unnamed internal sources the vanilla P40 with 128GB storage will be priced at €849 ($955), while the Pro variant with 256GB storage will cost €1,139 ($1,280). A separate report coming out of China claims that the P40 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost €999 ($1,120), and for €100 ($110) more you will get double storage. If that's not enough, there will be a 256GB...

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Samsung will bring One UI 2.1 to older Galaxy flagships

According to a Samsung representative in its South Korean forum, the company has plans bringing the latest version of One UI to older Galaxy flagships, including the S9-series and the Note9. Currently, only the Samsung phones are running the One UI 2.1 - the brand new Galaxy S20-series and the Galaxy Z Flip. And as per the forum moderator in South Korea, last year's S10 and Note10 flagships will be getting the latest software as well. But more importantly, the rep also confirmed that the company is working on a Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note9 update. We would assume that it would take more...

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The new Nokia XpressMusic phone was certified by the 3C as launch nears

The Nokia TA-1212, a feature phone with XpressMusic looks, has received 3C certification, signaling that it is nearing launch. The certification confirms that this is a 2G-only device (most carriers still have active 2G networks, but some have already shut theirs down). China and the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (where the phone was also certified) do have old-school networks, though, there's still market for basic phones. New Nokia feature phone (photos by TENAA) Anyway, the certification also reveals that the charger will be a basic one, outputting only...

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Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah becomes Oppo ambassador

Oppo introduced the global Reno3 Pro with a 44 MP front-facing camera, and now the device will arrive to the MEA region (Middle East & Africa). To celebrate the occasion, the company has invited Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC and Egypt forward, as a brand ambassador. The official launch of the Reno3 Pro across the Middle East will take place on March 18, when a collaboration campaign featuring Salah will be introduced in details. Ethan Xue, president of Oppo Middle East, said that Mo Salah's "immense professional skills" are comparable to the upcoming Reno3 series "impeccable...

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Realme X50 Pro 5G lands in China

The Realme X50 Pro 5G launched in India and Europe last month debuted in China today. The X50 Pro 5G comes in Rust Red and Moss Green colors and has three memory options - 8GB/128GB priced at CNY3,599 ($515/€460), 8GB/256GB priced at CNY3,899 ($560/€495), and 12GB/256GB that costs CNY4,199 ($600/€535). It's already up for pre-order in China and sales will begin on March 19. Realme X50 Pro 5G in Rust Red and Moss Green colors The X50 Pro 5G is Realme's first flagship of 2020. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box. The X50...

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Huawei P40, P40 Pro to have 5G, certification confirms

Huawei is launching its new P40 lineup through an online event later this month. We expect to see a vanilla P40, three-cam P40 Pro with periscope shooter, and P40 Premium with five cameras in a huge rectangular camera setup. While it was expected, today we got a confirmation that all phones will have 5G variants - the vanilla and Pro option were certified by Thailand's NTBC with the monikers Huawei P40 5G and Huawei P40 Pro 5G. Huawei P40 5G • Huawei P40 Pro 5G The phones have model numbers ANA-NX9 and ELS-NX9 and the certification does not reveal anything else. Having 5G...

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Google Play Dark Mode now available to everyone

While phones running on Android 10 have enjoyed the benefits of Dark Mode in Google Play for several months, Google has finally brought the alternative color mode to devices on lower Android versions. According to the latest Twitter post from the Google Play account, Dark mode on Google Play is now available on all Android devices. 📢📢 #DarkTheme on Google Play is now available on any @Android device! Flip the switch from ⚪ ➡️ ⚫ in your Play Store settings. pic.twitter.com/fR0W1WT6jd— Google Play (@GooglePlay) March 11, 2020 In order to take...

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Huawei Freebuds 3 to launch in India this month

The Huawei Freebuds 3 TWS earphones unveiled last September were rumored to arrive in India in the first week of December alongside the Watch GT 2. Huawei did bring the smartwatch to India, but the Freebuds 3 are only now about to make their debut. Tipster Ishan Agarwal claimed they are coming this month and we got another source that corroborated the information. We don't have an exact date yet, but we will probably see an official announcement soon.. The Freebuds 3 are the world's first open-fit earbuds with active noise cancellation. They are powered by the Kirin A1 SoC which is...

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Redmi Note 9 Pro announced with Snapdragon 720G SoC and 48MP quad camera

Alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Xiaomi's sub-brand also announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro today. The main differences are in the camera and charging speeds. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 16MP selfie snapper - half the resolution of its Max sibling and around the back, the main camera is downgraded to 48MP from 64MP. It's joined by an 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor modules, like the Note 9 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 9 Pro, like the Note 9 Pro Max, packs a 5,020 mAh battery, but it supports 18W charging instead of 33W. However, for the most part the Redmi Note 9 Pro...

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max brings back the big screen experience

Xiaomi discontinued its Mi Max lineup after three generations of smartphones, but now it is reviving the big-screen life with the newly introduced Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The phone brings 6.67" screen in a more compact body, as well as four cameras on the back and a selfie shooter within a punch hole. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the 8nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, coupled with 6 GB or 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max camera details The four cameras on the back are mounted on a square elevated tile with the LED flash sitting below....

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Samsung Galaxy M30s gets a new version

The Samsung Galaxy M30s was launched last year with two memory versions - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. Now the company has announced a third version that comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. This new version is priced at INR14,999 ($200/€180) and will go on sale in India from March 14 through the company's official site and Amazon.in. The 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB models that were launched for INR13,999 ($190/€165) and INR16,999 ($230/€200) are now available for INR12,999 ($175/€155) and INR15,999 ($215/€190), respectively. Samsung Galaxy M30s The Galaxy M30s sports a 6.4" FullHD+...

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Watch the Redmi Note 9 announcement live here

The next midrange lineup from Redmi is arriving with four cameras, and we expect to see at three new phones - Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The announcement is taking place in India through an online event, and you can watch it below. The Redmi Note 9 family will have a square camera setup, as a teaser previously confirmed. Other rumored specs include LCD screen with a single punch hole for the 16 MP camera. The quad setup on the back is likely to arrive with a 48 MP main shooter, 8 MP ultrawide snapper, 5 MP macro sensor and a depth camera. The big...

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