Oppo Reno4 Pro to launch in India between July 20 and 24

Oppo announced the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro earlier last month in China and the company is rumored to bring the Pro version to India soon. The Chinese phone maker hasn't revealed the launch date of the Reno4 Pro in India yet, but the latest report claims the smartphone will debut in the week starting July 20. It's unclear if the Reno4 will also tag along with the Pro version and if the Indian units will retain the specs of their Chinese counterparts or come with different specs. Oppo Reno4 (left) and Oppo Reno4 Pro (right) The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon...

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Watch the Poco M2 Pro announcement live here

Poco debuted back in August 2018 with the Poco F1 and since then the company has launched two smartphones - F2 Pro and X2. Today, the company will add a new member to its lineup, dubbed Poco M2 Pro. The Poco M2 Pro will be unveiled in India through an online event that will be streamed on YouTube starting at noon local time (6:30AM UTC). You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. Poco has already confirmed that M2 Pro will sport quad cameras and pack a screen with a punch hole in the center. It will also come with a battery having 33W fast charging support. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20+ goes through FCC, poses for live photos

The latest news about the Samsung Galaxy Note20 shows a Black Galaxy Note20 captured in live images by Samsung leaker @JimmyIsPromo. The images come just a few days after Samsung accidentally posted renders of the Note20 on its own website. The phone shot was a plain black model with a glossy finish. We are expecting other colors to come with a matte finish – akin to the one on some of the Samsung Galaxy S20 models. Small Bezel#Note20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/8uHqLpLEIR— Jimmy Is Promo (@jimmyispromo) July 7, 2020 Here, we also get a good look at the triple camera setup...

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Facebook Messenger shows early signs of cross-chat support with WhatsApp

We know that Facebook eventually plans to integrate WhatsApp into Facebook’s other apps. As reported by WABetaInfo, reverse engineer @Alex193a has discovered evidence of this in the latest version of Facebook Messenger. The list below shows the mentions of “whats_app” references. This could be a pre-cursor to the long process that it will be to integrate Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp users. The main difference between both messaging platforms is that WhatsApp stores chat information on-device in addition to end-to-end encryption (along with the ad-free experience). This is why WhatsApp...

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Huawei Mate V might be on the way, folding inwards

Huawei and Samsung have so far diverged on what the best design would be for a phone that can turn into a tablet through the magic of folding screens. While Samsung's Galaxy Fold folds inwards, Huawei's Mate X and Mate Xs both fold outwards. While Samsung has been rumored to stick with its previous design for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 2, and improve upon the formula, Huawei may just give up on its unique path and actually join Samsung in the inward-folding realm for the next device. This has been referred to in rumors as Mate X2, but Huawei has recently filed for a new trademark in...

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Google's Pixels and Samsung's S20 family get July security patches

It may not be July 1st, but today is the first Monday of the month, and that means one thing: Google is ready to send out a new batch of monthly security patches to its still supported Pixels. This time around there's no feature drop like last month, so all you're getting are security fixes - but hey, those are important too, so your phone isn't exposed to nasty vulnerabilities. As usual with Google rollouts, it may be a few days (or even weeks) before all supported Pixel units out there get the update, but it is finally on the way. The build number for all devices is...

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Alleged renders of Google Pixel 5 leak, reminiscent of Pixel 4

Welcome to what could very well be the first look at the Google Pixel 5. The renders below are based off of CAD schematics and show what Google's upcoming compact Pixel 5 could look like. From the rear the Pixel 5 looks very much like the Google Pixel 4 with a dual camera setup, however the Pixel 5 also has a capacitive fingerprint scanner - something the Pixel 4 dropped in favor of face recognition. The front of the Pixel 5 features a single selfie camera, embedded into the display via a punch hole. Based on the CAD data, the Pixel 5 will measure 144.6x70.4x8mm - slightly shorter...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold successor to be called Z Fold 2

According to rumors, Samsung will introduce at least four phones at its Unpacked event on August 5. We’re expecting the Note20 duo, Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the successor to the Galaxy Fold. We now get to know the name of the flagship foldable - the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Galaxy Z Fold 2 design renders This name change would unite the upcoming foldable with the brand’s other folding phones - the Z Flip under one series. Samsung has been clear with this intent as it was confirmed by a company spokesperson in an interview from earlier this year. According to the representative, the Z series...

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Versatile Video Codec (H.266) finalized, will produce 50% smaller files than HEVC (H.265)

After several years of research, Fraunhofer HHI has announced that the Versatile Video Codec (H.266/VVC) standard has been finilized. This was done with the help of several high profile partners: Apple, Ericsson, Intel, Huawei, Microsoft, Qualcomm and Sony. H.266 promises to cut file sizes in half (same for bandwidth requirements for streaming) while maintaining the same visual quality as H.265/HEVC. That’s a massive improvement – keep in mind that something like 80% of all Internet traffic is streaming video. The new codec can handle anything from SD to 8K as well as 360° videos, all...

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Moto G 5G Plus passes through Geekbench a day before its official announcement

Motorola has an event scheduled for tomorrow, which will focus on the Moto G 5G and Moto G 5G Plus. The latter was just certified by the FCC and it did a test run on Geekbench. The Moto G 5G Plus seems like it will settle for the Snapdragon 690, Qualcomm’s first 5G chipset in the 600 series (assuming we’ve decoded the “nairo” code name correctly). It's the most affordable 5G Snapdragon yet, which makes sense given that the G-phones are mid-rangers. Moto G 5G Plus at Geekbench The phone packs 4GB of RAM and ran Android 10 for the test. If it does use the Snapdragon 690, it will...

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OnePlus Nord to launch on July 21, its retail box revealed

The OnePlus Nord will become official through a special AR presentation on July 21. The information was revealed through a leaked Amazon India invite for the event. In a post on its official Instagram account for the Nord, OnePlus has revealed the retail box of the son-to-be-official device. It's a black box with a cyan accents. Weirdly OnePlus teases the packaging's sturdiness, showing a photo of two people standing on opposite sides of the box. OnePlus Nord's retail package The OnePlus Nord will have a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, it will run on a...

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The Samsung Galaxy Note20 could go on sale on August 21

The unofficial date for the next Samsung Unpacked event is August 5 – it will be a busy event that will see the new Galaxy Note20 phones share the spotlight with two foldables (Galaxy Fold 2 and Z Flip 5G). The latest info coming from Korea’s ETNews (again, unofficial) is that the Galaxy Note20 and Note20+ will become available on August 21. That’s the second to last Friday of the month, same as last year when the Note10 duo was unveiled on August 7 and spent a couple of weeks on pre-order. Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G in Bronze This is the availability date for...

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Summer sales in the UK knock £120 off the Xiaomi Mi 10 price, £150 off Galaxy Note10+

Summer sales are in full swing in the UK with some nice discounts on several phones. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G (8/128 GB) is currently down to £580 on Amazon, that’s £120 off its MSRP. The Redmi Note 9 Pro (6/64 GB) is £190 (£60 off) and is available in three colors. Amazon Summer Sale: Xiaomi Mi 10 5G • Redmi Note 9 Pro • Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 4G You can also find the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ (12/256 GB) at £850, £150 off its MSRP. Keep in mind that this is the 4G version and that the Note20+ will be unveiled a month from now. Amazon also offers up to 40% off on select Oppo phones....

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Two new Xiaomi phones with 64 and 108MP cameras in the works

According to a new report, Xiaomi is working on a new device with a 108MP primary camera codenamed Gauguin Pro. In addition, a non-pro Gauguin with a 64MP main shooter is also in the works. The new leak comes from source code found inside MIUI 12 and reveals both new phones will come with quad rear cameras. The phones are expected to be available globally and should be powered by Qualcomm chipsets. Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station confirms these upcoming Gauguin phones are coming but their specs could vary between regions. Still, information surrounding these devices is scarce as...

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Honor Choice TWS earbuds come to Europe, cost only €35

At an event back in May, Honow showed a set of X1 TWS earbuds that was supposed to be the affordable alternative of the Honor Magic Earbuds. Today, the accessory went on sale in Europe at the tentative price of €35/£35 under a new name - Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds. The TWS Earbuds are a key part of the “Seamless AI Life”, Honor says, maintaining its strong commitment to the niche. The Honor Choice TWS come with a 7 mm driver, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for 130 ms low latency, and up to 24-hour battery life. They also come with IP54 certification for water and dust...

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LG is working on 5G mid-rangers, including the LG Q92 5G

LG trademarked a whopping 13 Q-series phone names back in May. Now it becomes clear that some of them will be 5G-enabled as more naming details have surfaced. Specifically, the LG Q92 5G (LM-Q920N), which will likely be a lower cost alternative to the LG Velvet 5G. It seems that it was going to be called “LG Q9 2020 5G” initially, but the company changed its mind. There’s more, looking at the list of model names it’s clear that there will be devices for KT and LG U+ (two of the top three carriers in South Korea). The “128G” likely refers to the storage capacity, 128GB, while the...

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French government decides against banning Huawei, but recommends avoiding it

The United States banned its companies from using Huawei equipment, but it's struggling to make its allies follow suit. Following the United Kingdom that allowed “high-risk companies” to provide equipment, now France said it will not put a total ban on the Chinese telecommunications manufacturers. Guillaume Poupard, head of French cybersecurity agency ANSSI, revealed to the local newspaper Les Echos that they are inciting operators not currently using Huawei to stick to the status quo, while ones that are already with the Chinese giant will receive temporary authorizations. 5G...

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Verizon's Galaxy A71s 5G UW was certified by the FCC, appears too small

The Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW has been given the go-ahead by the FCC. The phone, model name SM-A716V, will be a Verizon exclusive in the US and feature mmWave support over the regular A71 5G phone. Interestingly, the dimensions of the device are given as 151.7 mm tall and 69.1 mm wide. That’s too small – the Galaxy A71 5G measures 162.5 x 75.5 mm, which is about the same size as the 4G A71. Even the Galaxy A51 5G is taller and wider at 158.9 x 73.6 mm. Samsung Galaxy A71s UW schematics: Dimensions • mmWave antenna placement Anyway, the Galaxy A71s 5G UW will have two mmWave...

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A mystery Huawei phone pictured

An as-of-yet unannounced Honor or Huawei smartphone has been leaked by a reputable source on Weibo. The source has shared an image of the device along with some laconic commentary about it. The image shows a quad camera with a main 48MP snapper. According to the source this is an upper midrange to high-end smartphone, powered by a current Kirin chipset. The leakster suggests that the device is the Honor Magic 3, because the image of the device was taken with an Honor Magic 2. We haven't heard anything regarding an Honor Magic 3, which casts some doubt over that. Honor recently...

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Global Oppo Reno4 passes multiple certifications ahead of launch

While Oppo already unveiled its Reno4 series in China last month, the maker is set to introduce two more versions for the global markets soon. There’s still no exact date for the announcement but now we have certifications from TUV Rheinland as well as the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG which confirm the nearing launch of the Reno4 series. TUV Rheinland listing The vanilla model sports the CPH2089 model number while the Pro version is seen as CPH2091. The listings confirm both phones will come with dual-mode Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity and will run on ColorOS 7.2 based on...

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Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 4C tracks heart rate on the cheap

Xiaomi just unveiled a super affordable sidekick to its Mi Band 5. Dubbed Mi Smart Band 4C it brings 14 days of battery life, a 1.08-inch screen, constant heart rate monitoring and a heap of fitness tracking modes for an affordable price. The Mi Smart Band 4C is currently on sale in Malaysia for RM 99.00 (€21/INR 1,700, converted) and is a direct competitor to the Realme Band. The specs of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4C are highlighted by a 1.08-inch TFT of 128x220px resolution and an achievable brightness of 200 nits. The two weeks of battery life are courtesy of a 130mAh battery that...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to have 25W fast-charging, 3C reveals

Samsung is preparing a new foldable phone called Galaxy Fold 2, and according to a listing at the Chinese regulatory 3C, it will come 25W fast charging. The listing for phone with model number SM-F9160 also confirms 5G connectivity, but we already knew that. Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 certification at CCC 25W fast-charging is not new to Samsung - we’ve first seen it in the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, released back in February 2019. Then they got to the Note10 lineup and is now a flagship standard. While some of the company's phones come with 45W charging support Samsung doesn't include the...

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Moto G 5G Plus will bring 5,000 mAh battery and 20W charging

Last week we got our first glimpse of the upcoming Moto G 5G phone. We’re expecting a vanilla version as well as Plus model and now we have two certifications to fill us in on the phone’s key specs. Moto G 5G Plus FCC certification The device spotted with the XT2075-3 model number on the FCC database where it’s revealed to pack dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC and 5G connectivity. In addition, the Moto G 5G Plus will support Galileo, GLONASS, and GPS navigation. A separate listing on from TUV Rheinland shows the phone will come with a 5,000 mAh Battery and 20W charging support. According to...

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