Honor 30 Lite passes through Geekbench with key specs

An unknown Huawei device, sporting model designation MXW-AN00 and believed to be the Honor 30 Lite, has passed through Geekbench revealing key specs in the process. According to the benchmark database, the MXW-AN00 runs Android 10, has 6GB RAM onboard and a MediaTek MT6873 SoC under the hood, which is also known as the Dimensity 800. Rumors have it that the Honor 30 Lite will come with a Dimensity 800 chipset at the helm and this Geekbench listing lends credence to those. Other leaked specs of the Honor 30 Lite include a 6.5" 90Hz FullHD+ display, Android 10-based EMUI 10.1, and...

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Honor X10 Max arrives on TENAA, reveal a dual camera setup

The big Honor X10 Max is scheduled to arrive on July 2, and the phone has now been certified at TENAA. Although most of the specs already leaked, here's what the specs sheet tells us - a big 7.09" LCD screen, big 5,000 mAh battery, but underwhelming amount of cameras - only two shooters on the back and one on the front. Honor X10 Max The device is said to come with Dimensity 800 chipset, just like the Honor X10, according to some earlier rumors. TENAA does not reveal the platform, but it does say the CPU goes as high as 2.0 GHz, which is in line with the Mediatek chip that...

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Pixel 4a appears on French online retailers in Just Black and Blue

The Google Pixel 4a is arriving at some point soon. A new report from Android World spotted the Pixel 4a appear on two French online retailers' websites: Ordimedia and eStock.fr. Two colors are listed for the Pixel 4a including Just Black, and Blue. This is contradictory to reports that Google had scrapped a blue option for the 4a and may only launch a black model. The Black version has a model number GA02099-FR and the Blue one is GA02101-FR. In addition, the models are listed as having 128GB of onboard storage and showing an estimated delivery "within 8 to 12 business days" from...

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Wear OS just gained support for hardware-accelerated watchfaces

Today, Apple held its WWDC keynote livestream where it announced a slew of new features for the Apple Watch and its watchOS. Meanwhile, Wear OS remains far behind from other smartwatch operating systems. A new support page from Android's developer website outlines how Wear OS will support smoother watchfaces. This pertains to watchfaces with animations, such as a smooth second-hand as opposed to one that moves every second. With the Wearable Support Library version 2.7.0, developers can use hardware-acceleration for watch faces where previously, hardware-acceleration was only allowed in...

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Amazfit Stratos 3 launched in India

Amazfit introduced its Stratos 3 smartwatch to the Indian market earlier today. Targeted at athletes and sports enthusiasts, the Stratos 3 offers standalone GPS connectivity, all the standard array of sensors and trackers and up to 14 days endurance on a single charge. Amazfit Stratos 3 It features a round 1.34-inch TFT display with a 320x320 pixel resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The casing is made from stainless steel while the strap is made from silicone. The watch is also water-resistant at up to 5 ATM and features four buttons on the right-hand-side for easier...

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More Realme C11 specs surface, the Helio G35 may be more powerful than the G70

Last week Realme officially confirmed that it will launch the first phone with the new MediaTek Helio G35 chipset - this phone will be the Realme C11. A certification from China revealed that the phone will have a 5,000 mAh battery and today the leakster Sudhanshu filled in a few more details. The phone will have a 6.5" display with a teardrop notch. Connected to the G35 chipset will be 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage as befits an entry-level device. It will sport a 3-card slot, meaning that there will be a dedicated spot for a microSD card. The Realme C11 will reportedly feature a dual...

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Huawei's HMS Core reaches version 5.0, brings positioning and push notification improvements

Huawei continues its work on replacing core functionality that Google moved into GMS (and that now Huawei and Honors are unable to access). The latest release is HMS Core 5.0 and brings various optimizations, changes to positioning and push services. The new release contains enhancements to the way graphics and audio are handled and has support for Augmented Reality applications. There are various optimizations to the overall experience as well. HMS Core reaches version 5.0 Huawei is now crowd-sourcing network-based positioning. This will be used for fencing features (e.g....

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Apple introduces macOS Big Sur with redesigned UI and updated apps

Apple has announced macOS Big Sur, the latest iteration of the company's desktop operating system. The new release brings with it a brand new UI and significant changes to some of its key apps. Front and center is the update to the UI. Named after yet another landmark in California, Big Sur features one of the most comprehensive changes to the macOS design since the release of Mac OS X. We have application windows with new color schemes, transparency effects, and rounded corners, translucent menu bar, full-height sidebar, a new floating dock, and a whole new set of app icons. There are...

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AirPods get seamless switching, Spatial Audio 3D sound comes to AirPods Pro

A lot of the things Apple introduced at its online WWDC keynote today were very much expected, but the company still managed to surprise us somewhat, with an update that's coming to its true wireless earbuds. Both the second-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro will get an automatic switching between devices in your home. This will also make it to the Powerbeats, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Solo Pro. The headphones will automatically switch audio inputs based on which Apple device you're using, or need to be using. If you're listening to something on your iPhone but start playing a video on...

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Apple's Macs are moving to ARM-based custom processors

15 years ago, Apple transitioned from using PowerPC processors for its computers to Intel, and now we are at the point of the start of another such transition. The company plans on using its own custom-designed chips based on ARM, instead of Intel's silicon. The long-rumored move was made official today at Apple's online WWDC. The first Macs with Apple processors will ship before the end of the year. In the meantime, the company has been busy recreating its apps natively for the new platform. It needs third party developers to do the same thing, which is why it's launching a Quick...

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watchOS 7 gets sleep tracking, automatic hand washing detection

At its online-only WWDC event today, Apple took the wraps off its new wearable OS, watchOS 7. It brings sleep tracking to Apple smartwatches, with charts about weekly sleep trends and all that. Wind Down mode lets you make a customized pre-bedtime routine across your Apple Watch and iPhone, with specific scenes in the Home app, playback of soothing soundscapes, or using your favorite meditation app. In Sleep Mode, Apple Watch automatically activates the Do Not Disturb and darkens the screen overnight. To help you wake up, there's a silent haptic alarm or gentle sounds to pick...

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Apple iPadOS 14 brings redesigned apps and Scribble for Pencil

Alongside the latest version of its smartphone platform Apple also brought a new iPadOS today. In addition to the new resizable widgets that it shares with iOS 14, the tablet platform comes with redesigned native apps that make better use of the extra available screen space. The search functionality has been overhauled, while Siri and the in-call screen have been tweaked so they work on top of other apps instead of taking over the entire screen. Those using the Apple Pencil will arguably benefit the most as it gets the new Scribble functionality that lets you manage...

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iOS 14 gets official with home screen widgets, Picture-in-Picture, App Clips

Today Apple revealed its newest mobile OS version, iOS 14. It brings a bunch of new features, most of which will seem eerily familiar to Android users. Home screen widgets are now a thing, for example. Widgets are also more data rich and now come in a variety of sizes. The Today screen isn't going away, but you have the option to use widgets on your regular home screens as well now. Apple's also adding its very own interpretation of an app drawer. It's not that, per se, but the new App Library sits to the right of your rightmost home screen and automatically organizes your apps based...

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vivo 2004 midranger with SD675, 8GB RAM appears on Geekbench

A phone by vivo is nearing launch, according to multiple listings that appeared earlier this month. The vivo 2004 has been certified in Singapore and Russia, and now appeared on Geekbench, which confirmed its Snapdragon 675, 8GB RAM and Android 10. The phone is likely a new device since the phone maker gives sequential numbers to its models. However, this bunch of specs is hardly surprising, since there are no less than nine different variants with the same features. The phone could be a sibling to the vivo Z5i/vivo U3/vivo U20. Another educated guess is that vivo is relaunching the...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro/9 Pro Max review

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Production of Snapdragon 875 has started on TSMC's 5nm node

Reports coming out of Taiwan state that TSMC has begun production of the Snapdragon 875 - Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chipset. The company will announce it officially towards the end of the year and the new chip will likely power premium phones in early 2021. The S875 is being fabbed at a 5nm process node, which should enable power savings, higher clock speeds and more transistors. Unlike the S865, the new chip is expected to have an integrated modem, the 5G-enabled X60 (which will also be used by the new iPhone 12 models). The chipset will continue to use a 1+3+4 CPU...

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Watch the Apple WWDC 2020 livestream live here

Apple's WWDC is starting soon and will be broadcast from Apple Park, the company's shiny new HQ. This year no developers will attend in person, instead everyone is in the same boat - people will be watching a livestream of the event. You can watch the stream on YouTube (video embedded below) or you can use the Apple Developer app for Mac, iOS and Apple TV. You may need the app to help you get organized as Apple has over 100 engineering sessions planned between June 23 and 26. If you're in it just for the new iOS announcements and any new hardware, you can just check back with us as...

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iPhone 12 lineup dummies reveal the design of the back

It's time for the another set of iPhone 12 dummies. This time, Sonny Dickinson, who's got a solid track record with Apple leaks has shown us the sizes of the upcoming phones. There's only three of them since the iPhone 12 Max and 12 Pro will allegedly come with the same 6.1-inch screens. Side view of the dummies The dummies do confirm the rumors about the design changes. The smallest iPhone in the new lineup will have a 5.4" screen, while iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Pro will pack 6.1" panels. Finally we have the 6.7" iPhone 12 Pro Max. The backs and the side frame are...

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Oppo Find X2 series gets Android 11 beta

Google tipped off its Android 11 public beta testing earlier this month and the update is slowly makings its way to more manufacturers. As promised, Oppo's Find X2 series are among the first non-Google devices to receive the Android 11 beta. The update will arrive over the air for X2 series owners, who enrolled in the beta and is also available to download for early adopters from the Oppo developers website. Some of the highlights found in Android 11 include a dedicated conversation section in the notification shade as well as the floating bubbles UI for messaging apps. Google is...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 update brings new camera features

Samsung launched the Galaxy A51 several months ago and started pushing regular security updates, accompanied by some software improvements. Back in May, the user interface was updated to OneUI 2.1, but some camera features were missing, and now the Korean manufacturer fixed the issue. The update is version A515FXXU3BTF4 / A515FOLM3BTE8 / A515FXXU3BTE7 and is 336.45 MB in size. In addition to stability improvements and bug fixes, there are now Single take, My filters, Night hyperlapse features in the camera app. The Single take feature records a short video of an interesting moment,...

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Xiaomi and Huawei to adopt UTG for future foldable phones

UTG or Ultra Thin Glass technology has been used only in one device so far - the Galaxy Z Flip. The phone's flexible panel is made of glass polymer material which is more durable than the one used on the Galaxy Fold. Well, according to a reputable tipster, Huawei and Xiaomi are going to adopt the new tech and use it for its future flexible devices. Digital Chat Station says that UTG will be used for "folding screens and surround screens". At least that's what the machine translation tells us. The surround screen bit is interesting because Xiaomi has already introduced a prototype...

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Apple WWDC 2020: What to expect

It's a couple of weeks late compared to last year, but Apple's WWDC is here - this is the second biggest event in Apple's calendar and is all about new OS versions and new Mac releases. Here's what (we think) is coming. iOS 14 iOS 14 - actually, this may be renamed "iPhoneOS" to match the tablet's "iPadOS" - is expected to change the look of the home screen. It will enable List view with different sorting and filtering options (e.g. apps with unread notifications first). The new version may also enable home screen widgets. These are seemingly distinct from the widgets that are...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 appears in new photos, this time it's powered on

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is set to bring back the rotating bezel after the Active models swapped it out for a capacitive version. We saw that in photos for the certification process, now new photos have surfaced and they a powered-on watch. As you can see the UI hasn't changed much and it is still heavily reliant on the rotating bezel to scroll through the menus, the list of recent apps and other portions of the UI. The watch is expected to come out with the new Tizen 5.5 OS, which is currently on its second public milestone The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will come in two sizes - 41...

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Samsung Galaxy M31s certification confirms 6,000mAh battery

Samsung is gearing up to release a successor to its Galaxy M31 with the aptly named Galaxy M31s. The upcoming device was already spotted in a Geekbench listing earlier this month and now it appeared in the database of TUV Rheinland. The new certification confirms the key selling point of the phone -its huge 6,000 mAh battery - but sadly includes no other specs. The Geekbench test run revealed the phone will come with the same Exynos 9611 chipset and 6GB RAM as its predecessor. It will also ship with Android 10 with Samsung's One UI on top. It remains to be seen what other tweaks...

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Redmi 8 series tops 19 million shipments

Xiaomi announced a major milestone for its Redmi 8 series smartphones which now has 19 million shipments globally. The 8 series accomplished this in less than a year thanks to 4 devices in total. The first member to arrive was the Redmi 8A back in September of last year. After that came the vanilla Redmi 8, followed by the 8A Dual and 8A Pro from earlier this year. The new figures solidify the Redmi 8 series among the best in the entry-level segment. Known for their competitive prices and decent specs, the Redmi 8 models proved a real winner for Xiaomi. Next in line is the Redmi 9...

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Xiaomi to launch Redmi 9 in China on June 24

Xiaomi brought the Redmi 9 to Europe and the SEA region, but is yet to launch the entry-level smartphone in its domestic market. This will change on June 24, when it will be revealed to local fans, and the company promises to change the entry-level field. According to Xiaomi, 47% of the phones priced between CNY700 and CNY1,000 have only one or two cameras, while high-end smartphones are already going strong with up to five cameras on the back. The Redmi 9 comes with four snappers, albeit that tally includes a depth sensor and a dedicated macro camera. The Redmi 9 also offers a...

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