Samsung Galaxy A71 5G stops by TENAA, specs sheet revealed

This is not the first time we are hearing of the Galaxy A71 5G. It has already made an appearance at both the 3C certification authority and GeekBench. Naturally, revealing details along the way. Now the unannounced device (SM-A7160) is also listed on TENAA, along with what is a pretty complete specs sheet. In keeping with previous info, the A71 5G will sport a rather big 4,370 mAh battery, capable of 25W (11V, 2.25A) charging. It will probably be taking up most of the space inside the phone's 162.6 x 75.5 x 8.1mm, 185 gram body. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G TENAA...

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Flashback: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was a global best-seller on a budget

The original Redmi Note was popular, but the Redmi Note 3 launched the series into the stratosphere. The sleek aluminum exterior belied the $150 price tag of the phone - less than half what the Mi Note cost (both launched in 2015), but the phone's well thought out spec sheet made it a hit with buyers. In fact, the phone proved so popular that in September 2017 it became one of the Top 10 most popular smartphones globally, according to Insight Portal. It was rubbing shoulders with iPhones and Galaxys. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. The original was powered by a MediaTek Helio...

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Honor Play 9A passes through TENAA

Thanks to a rather substantial leak, form just a few hours ago, we are already quite familiar with the Honor Play 9A. Today brings a TENAA certification listing for the phone, hinting strongly at an imminent release, while also re-affirming most of its specs. Honor Play 9A TENAA certification We only say "most" here, since TENAA does claim the MED-AL20 and MOA-AL20, both known model numbers of the Honor Play 9A, pack a 4,900 mAh battery. While our original source did list 5,000 mAh. Frankly, this really isn't a big deal and we might be looking at a fairly standard case of maximum...

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Sprint rolls out Android 10 for OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G got the Android 10 update earlier this month in Europe. Now the units, locked to Sprint's network in the US are also getting a taste of the latest version of Android. The new firmware sports version number 10.0.1.GM25CC and brings new UI to the 7 Pro 5G along with enhanced location permissions for privacy. You can check out the image below for the change log. The Android 10 update should reach all the units locked to Sprint's network in a few weeks, but if you can't wait for the update prompt to pop-up on your device, you can check it manually by heading to your...

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Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite price and availability surface online, along with more images

Despite its mouthful of a name, the Moto G8 Power Lite is definitely a thing and this is hardly the first time we are hearing about it, either. Initially, we got a few renders, along with some specs, followed by even more details on the handset, courtesy of the Google Play Console. Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Now, a new leak, or rather teaser, from Italy, basically offers the full scoop on the Moto G8 Power Lite. First, the new info - the phone is expected to go on sale next month (April), barring any unforeseen developments, related to current global events. Price-wise, we...

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Our video review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera is up

The Samsung Galaxy S20 shares a lot with its more expensive siblings while coming with a substantially lower price tag. One thing that sets it apart from the almost $500 more expensive S20 Ultra is camera setup so it's normal that the performance of its snappers is one of the most interesting parts. And seeing how cameras play such a huge role in a modern smartphone, there is plenty of analysis and comparisons between the pair to benefit from. Of course, we've already gone through most of these points in our in-depth written review of the S20. Still, if you'd prefer to see it all in video...

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vivo V19 India launch reportedly pushed to April 3, live images surface

vivo introduced the Indian V17 as V19 in Indonesia last week and it was set to unveil a different version of the V19 in India on March 26. But, a new report claims the launch has been postponed and the V19 will now arrive in the country on April 3. vivo hasn't officially confirmed the new launch date at the time of writing this, but it deleted the old tweet about the March 26 announcement. vivo already revealed that Indian V19 will feature six cameras - two on the front and four at the back. The rear cameras are said to be the same as the ones on the Indonesian V19, but the 32MP...

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Watch the unreleased Redmi K30 Pro get disassembled on camera

The Redmi K30 Pro has been frequenting the rumor mill for a good two months now. Xiaomi has definitely been doing its best to fuel the hype as well, constantly putting-out teasers , with bits and pieces of information on the device. In the latest such development, Redmi product director, Wang Teng Thomas now offers a really up-close look at the impressive internal design of the K30 Pro in a disassembly video. The clip is intriguing for quite a few reasons. As you have probably already heard, the Redmi K30 Pro will pack a high-end Snapdragon 865 chipset, complete with a 5G setup and...

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OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro get Instant Translation feature with the latest beta updates

OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS Open Beta update for the 7T and 7T Pro last week, which came with the February patch and Live Caption feature. Now, the Chinese phone maker has released the second beta update that bumps up the Android security patch level on the 7T duo to March 2020. OnePlus 7T (left) and OnePlus 7T Pro (right) The Open Beta 2 update also brings in the Instant Translation feature, which provides real-time subtitles during video calls. It currently supports English, French, German, Hindi, and Chinese languages. You can check out the complete changelog of the...

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ZTE Axon 11 5G specs tipped ahead of March 23 unveiling

The ZTE Axon 11 5G coming on March 23 was expected to pack the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, the smartphone passed through Geekbench yesterday, suggesting it will have a mid-range chipset at the helm. And if Chinese tipster Digital chat station is to be believed, it will be the Snapdragon 765G SoC. The source further claims that Axon 11 5G will sport a 6.6" FullHD+ 60Hz display, which from a previously leaked image we know will have a waterdrop notch. The image also revealed a quad camera on the back with a 64MP main unit, but it was unclear if it was a Samsung or Sony...

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Smartphone shipments drop by 37 million units in February YoY due to COVID-19

Research firm Strategy Analytics released a report with the number of smartphone shipments for the month of February 2020, representing a sharp decline in the overall number of smartphones sold compared to February 2019. This February, global shipments reached 61.8 million units, representing a 38% drop YoY. February 2019 saw 99.2 million units shipped by comparison. The majority of smartphone production happens in China, and with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, manufacturing in China slowed to a halt in January which disrupted supply chains to many industries around the...

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Google refines new programmable double-tap gesture for Android 11 in second Developer Preview

With the release of the Android 11 developer preview, Google was discovered to be testing a software feature called "Colombus" gestures, which allows users to input a double-tap through the back of a smartphone, triggered by the accelerometers in the device. With the second release of the Developer Preview, more hints arrive regarding the Colombus gesture. These hints reveal that Colombus is being tested on the Google Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4 XL. Two new actions were added as well: screenshot, and recent apps. In addition, Google has refined the feature to prevent false inputs -...

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