Realme X50m 5G is now on sale

Realme launched the X50m 5G last week and today it went on sale in China. The company has even lowered the price by CNY100 for the first three days, so until Friday the new phone costs CNY1,999 (€260/$282). The Realme X50m 5G borrowed the Realme 6's back design and camera lineup and the front of the Realme X50 5G. It brings a 6.57" LCD, a 48MP main camera and 4,200 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Currently, the phone is selling on the Realme China website and at select retailers across the country. Thanks to the initial promo, you can get it in Blue or White for CNY1,999...

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AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S20 can be had for just $300

If you've been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy S20 but didn't want to shell out top dollar for the privilege of owning one, AT&T's new deal might be right up your alley. From now and up until April 30, only at AT&T's online store, you can grab an S20 for just $10 per month on the carrier's installment plan. You need to pick the 30-month option, which means you'll be paying a total of $300 for the device that usually goes for $999. That's a solid deal, but there are, unsurprisingly, caveats to keep in mind. First off, when you make the purchase you need to pay tax on the full amount, as...

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Black Shark 2 receives Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update

Starting today Xiaomi is seeding the JoyUI 11 update based on Android 10 to the Black Shark 2 gaming phone. Only select phones will be included in what the company calls first wave, with broader rollout scheduled for May 6. That is, of course, unless any major issues are found in the ongoing soak test. If you are among those that get to participate you have to prepare for a download of about 1.9GB. It's well worth it though - you get a revamped UI with new Black Shark themes. The changelog highlights also include new file manager and navigation gestures as well plenty of tweaks...

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Realme Band gets its first major update with weather info and Find my phone

Two months ago Realme announced its smart band called Realme Band. However, some basic stuff like weather info and the ability to restart the band were missing before the most recent update. The software version is now V6.0 and adds a reboot option, weather information and perhaps even more importantly, "find my phone" functionality. The changelog also hints at under the hood improvements like UI optimizations, improved heart rate monitor accuracy, faster sync with the phone and longer message display time. Via

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Nokia 6.2 gets Android 10 update

Announced back in October 2019, the Nokia 6.2 is the latest HMD device to get the Android 10 update. The new firmware brings redesigned UI, dark mode, new gesture navigation and privacy enhancements, Nokia 6.2 just got upgraded to Android 10! Step up to more with many brand-new functionalities and fun features! 😍Check here for more details and the availability in different countries 👉https://t.co/mMDpCF5IEh #Android10 #Nokia6dot2 @Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/2GrUqBWhwV— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 28, 2020 As usual, the new update is arriving in phases and should...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rumors: $100 drop in price, 120Hz screen with S Pen support

Samsung is working on a sequel to the Galaxy Fold that will be a little cheaper and much better. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants posted several details about the upcoming phone, starting with the price. The new Fold will be priced between $1,780 and $1,880, compared to the original which was $1,980. Young says that the phone will be unveiled alongside the new Galaxy Note series in August and expects shipments to start in September. This is no coincidence as the new foldable screen will allegedly support the S Pen stylus (though some disagree with this detail). The main...

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The Realme Watch leaks: custom OS and 7 days of battery life

CEO of Madhav Sheth offered a glimpse of the Realme smartwatch a month ago, promising that it will be available to consumers "soon". It still isn't, but an XDA contributor has dug up images and details about the company's second smart wearable (after the Realme Band). The Realme Watch will have a square 1.4" LCD panel with 320 x 320px resolution. Note that this is not going to be a Google Wear OS timepiece, instead it will run custom software (maybe it will be something similar to Huawei Watch GT's Lite OS). That has a major impact on battery life - the watch is expected to last 7...

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MediaTek to unveil a new affordable 5G chipset next week

MediaTek has sent out invites for a May 7 event that will bring a new 5G chipset into the world. And since the tagline is "5G all-inclusive", this will likely be a mid-range offering. The company already has the Dimensity 800 in the mid-range 5G segment as well as the Dimensity 1000 and 1000L for the more premium phones. So, what could it be? Invite to MediaTek's "5G all-inclusive" event on May 7 Leakster Digital Chat Station mentions an MT6853 chip aimed at the entry-level segment. The marketing name of this chip is unknown, but the Dimensity 800 is the MT6873V. Allegedly, work...

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Redmi 10X bags BIS certification in India, Redmi Note 9 appears in FCC database

The Redmi 10X which is expected to be the Chinese variant of the upcoming Redmi Note 9 just got certified by the BIS agency in India. The device appeared with the same M2003J15SI model number as before when it was spotted on China's TENAA agency and a listing in the China Telecom database. In addition, the Redmi Note 9 appeared in a listing on the FCC databese revealing it will be available in two versions - one with NFC (M2003J15SG) and one without (M2003J15SS). Redmi 10X BIS listing From the previous listings, we know the Redmi 10X / Redmi Note 9 will come with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD...

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The OnePlus Z may be coming in July

The OnePlus Z - the expected "lite" version of the 8-series - did not join its siblings during the April 14 event. Now leakster Max J is hinting that the phone will be revealed in July instead. As with many things these days, the delay of the Z was blamed on the COVID-19 outbreak. Unofficially anyway, OnePlus never confirmed that it is working on a "lite" model. This was set to be the first OnePlus phone not to use a Snapdragon chipset, allegedly opting for a MediaTek Dimensity 1000L instead. That would still enable 5G connectivity, of course. Interestingly, the outline of the...

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The IMO Q2 Plus is coming to EE for £30, is an Android Go phone with 4G and a 4" screen

What if you want a small, simple phone that is also super affordable? The IMO Q2 Plus True Blue costs just £30 and with a 4" screen it is properly small, which is hard to find these days. You can think of it as a featurephone, but it runs Android 9 Go edition instead of KaiOS (which has limited app support). The IMO is coming to British carrier EE and will be available later this week with a pay as you go deal. Cheap as it is, this is still an LTE phone, so you will get decent wireless speeds, though you might want to consider tethering. Otherwise you will have to face the struggle...

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Samsung working on Exynos 992 for the Note20 lineup

According to a report coming from a fairly reputable source, Samsung is working on revising the Exynos 990 chipset so it can better match the Snapdragon 865 and the new version will be used in the Galaxy Note20 family. If everything goes as scheduled, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note20-series in August with the Exynos 992 on board - an improved version of the Exynos 990 likely based on Samsung's new 6nm manufacturing process. The Galaxy S20-series phones sold outside of South Korea, the US and China are powered by the Exynos 990 and they faced user backlash when they were found to...

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Huawei nova 7 sales kick off in China, but phones may ship next week

The new Huawei nova 7 trio is now available in China as the first official sale kicked off at 10:08 local time after a few days of pre-orders. However, Vmall lists the shipping date as "before May 6", so if you buy now you may not get your phone until next week. Model 8/128GB 8/256GB Stores Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G CNY 2,400 CNY 2,800 Vmall, JD Huawei Nova 7 5G CNY 3,000 CNY 3,400 Vmall, JD Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G CNY 3,700 CNY 4,100 Vmall, JD There's no sign that he new nova 7...

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DJI Mavic Air 2 announced with 48MP camera and 8K Hyperlapse

DJI has launched the Mavic Air 2, successor to the popular Mavic Air from 2018. The new drone is improved in every way, with better imaging, flight and safety. Starting with the imaging, the Mavic Air 2 features a new 1/2" 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that can shoot images in either 12MP using pixel-binning or in the full 48MP resolution. Photography features have been enhanced with the new SmartPhoto, which uses advanced scene analysis and deep learning to automatically choose from one of the three modes: HDR, Hyperlight, and scene recognition. In HDR, the camera shoots seven images...

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Unlocked OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro face connectivity issues on Verizon

The new OnePlus duo doesn't officially launch in the US until tomorrow, but some already received their pre-orders. However, those that intended to run their new phone on Verizon's network are faced with compatibility issues. The phones require something called "CDMA-less" mode to operate on the carrier, but that can't be activated - Verizon's network has a whitelist of allowed devices and OnePlus is yet to send a list of IMEI numbers for the carrier to add to said whitelist. People in the OnePlus forums are reporting that their phones mostly work, though they complain of occasional...

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Samsung in talks with BOE to supply OLED panels for future Galaxy phones

Since Samsung is the world's biggest smartphone OLED supplier, it's only natural that the Korean tech giant is using its in-house displays for its Galaxy smartphones. But that's might change in the future, according to industry analysts DSCC. The company says Samsung is in talks with BOE to make some of the OLED screens for future Galaxy smartphones. It is said that the Korean firm is looking for flexible 6.67-inch OLED screen for at least one member of the Galaxy S21 lineup next year. The Galaxy A91 is also going to be equipped with a BOE-made 6.67-inch FHD+ screen. That's a rather...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom will be the global name of Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth

Qualcomm announced a fast-charging solution for premium midrangers called Quick Charge 3+. The press release included a nice little bonus as it revealed one of the first phones with the integrated technology will be the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom. A phone of that name is yet to be announced, but it's clear that it's the global moniker of the Mi 10 Youth. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth (aka Mi 10 Lite Zoom) The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth share the overall design, battery and most of the hardware, but the major difference is a periscope telephoto...

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Qualcomm introduces Quick Charge 3+ for Snapdragon 765 devices

Qualcomm has been developing fast-charging technologies to go with its chipsets for quite some time, but the latest addition isn't what you'd call usual. Instead of pushing the speeds higher than the last one Quick Charge 3+ is actually a slightly more limited version tailored for premium mid-rangers. Meant for Snapdragon 765-powered devices it will fill an empty battery up to 50% in 15 minutes. In a press release, Qualcomm revealed the aim of QC3+ is to bring a fast-charging solution to more affordable smartphones. Compared with previous generations, it will be 35% faster and up to...

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Meizu 17 up for pre-registrations in China, 17T also listed

We've been seeing plenty of leaks about Meizu's upcoming 17 series flagships in the past weeks and now the Meizu 17 is listed for pre-registration on the company's official web store as well as several Chinese online retailers. In addition to the vanilla and Pro versions, a third phone dubbed Meizu 17T was also spotted on JD.com. Unfortunately, there are no specs or real images that give us any clues about it. Meizu 17T listing Thanks to the official listings for the Meizu 17 we have new detailed images that show out the grey and green colors of the device. We can also see the...

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LG gives more details about Velvet, will have a 48MP main camera

The new midranger LG Velvet is going to be officially introduced on May 7 and launched on the South Korean market on May 15, and today the company revealed a few key specs of the phone. The phone will have a 48MP main camera on the back, a huge display, and a large battery. The specs came alongside official renders of all four colors, and the sunrise/sunset paint job is looking particularly attractive. The LG Velvet will have a 6.8" screen with 20.5:9 ratio and the company calls it Cinema FullView display. There is a notch with an additional waterdrop on the top, where the selfie...

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