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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro both get stable Android 9 Pie updates

Back in March, Xiaomi started sending out beta builds of the Android 9 Pie update for both the Redmi 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 Pro to interested testers in India. And now it looks like all the bugs have been ironed out, because the stable update is rolling out for both devices. It's arriving over-the-air in India, as MIUI 10.3.2.0.PDMMIXM for the Redmi 6 Pro, weighing in at 1.6GB. This release includes the May 2019 security patch level. You also get face unlock support for App lock, the ability to stay on the lock screen after using face unlock, and to restrict the opening of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MjYnyF via

Samsung Galaxy A80 could launch in India next week

Samsung made the Galaxy A70 official in March and the Galaxy A80 in April, but while the former has already gone on sale in some markets, including India, the A80 with the unique rotating pop-up camera is still nowhere to be found in stores. That may change very soon. The Korean company is apparently going to hold some exclusive preview events of the Galaxy A80 for interested customers in India next week. Samsung fans in Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad will be able to see and experience it on Saturday, June 8, while people in Bangalore and Kolkata will have the same opportunity on Sunday,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XiTV49 via

Samsung Galaxy M40 full specs leak reveals smaller battery than previously rumored

Samsung is launching the Galaxy M40 in India on June 11. To build up the hype it's already released some teasers, and an official has even outed some information about the handset. Thus, we found out it would be priced around INR 20,000 ($287 or €257 according to the current exchange rates), that its main rear camera would be a 32 MP snapper, and on the front the selfie shooter would have 16 MP resolution. Today more specs of the highest-end Samsung M-series smartphone have been leaked, and despite what past rumors claimed, it looks like it's not getting a 5,000 battery (like the M30),... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/311sFt9 via

Sony infographic brags about its mobile innovations, records and world firsts

Sony's smartphone business is anything but a beacon of hope and huge sales and profitability. Still, the company is in it for the long haul and doesn't plan on exiting this market, even if it is retreating from certain areas. While its sales numbers might not be great, Sony wants to remain relevant, and its latest effort to do that is an infographic. This was shared today on the official blog of its mobile arm, and it's all about the various innovations, records, and world firsts that can be attributed to its past in the mobile business. From the first 4K display in a smartphone (the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IeGmfK via

Amazon Pantry Grocery Box Service Expands to 110 Indian Cities

Amazon Pantry grocery box service is now available in 110 cities in India, the company announced. The service can be used by the Amazon customers in cities like Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Kanpur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Panjim, Vijayawada, and Ranchi. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2QCgwq2 via

Oppo A1k Review

Oppo A1k doesn't deliver all the features that we've come to expect in the sub-Rs. 10,000 market, but what it does offer might come as a pleasant surprise to some potential buyers. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Kd7heM via

Oppo Reno Z debuts with waterdrop notch, Helio P90

Without much publicity, Oppo has officially unveiled the fourth member of the Reno line - the Reno Z. The phone is listed for reservations on Oppo's own site as well as popular online retailer JD.com. By all accounts, this will be the least impressive model in the Reno series with toned down specs and a more affordable price point. The Reno Z features a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch at the top for the 32MP selfie cam. The display supports HDR 10 and features a built-in fingerprint scanner. Around the back, the device packs the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2wuPVlr via

Huawei reinstated in the SD Association

In light of recent development with the USA - Huawei trade ban, the Chinese company's name got removed from the SD Association's website a few days ago and today we can see Huawei being reinstated. A Huawei representative confirmed that Huawei is back on the SD Association or as he said - its membership was never cancelled in the first place. It was just temporarily modified to ensure it complies with the US Department of Commerce order. That doesn't mean it's the end of Huawei's troubles, though. The company still needs to settle with the US government or it will be unable to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WyhKrI via

Oppo Reno gets two new versions - Coral Orange and Inspiration Edition

Oppo initially announced the Reno series in Ocean Green, Nebule Purple, and Pink Mist. Now the palette is getting two more variants - Coral, which looks like Peach Orange, and an Inspiration Edition that has Dark Navy Blue to Purple hues and plenty of drawings. Oppo Reno Coral • Oppo Reno Inspiration Edition The Oppo Reno variant that will get the new colors is the regular unit with two cameras on the back. It is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset and comes with 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The phone also comes with VOOC 3.0 fast charging and latest ColorOS 6, based on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MhAx6s via

On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate

By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JKvg5q via

Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8o7bR via

Samsung Galaxy A10e visits Geekbench with Exynos chipset, 2GB of RAM

Samsung has gone all in with the suffix "e" this year. The Galaxy S10e is the most affordable S10, the Galaxy A20e is a cheaper version of the A20, you get the idea. The Korean company has also been working on a Galaxy A10e, which has already been certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the FCC. This indicates the fact that the phone, with the model number SM-A102U, could be launching very soon. To test things thoroughly before that release, someone in possession of a prototype saw fit to run Geekbench on it, and thus the results are now part of the benchmark's online database. This... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MeUzyF via

This is what the Samsung Galaxy Note10 will look like

Yesterday a schematic of the Galaxy Note10's rear camera arrangement leaked, and we showed you a render approximating what that would look like on the back of the upcoming device. What about the front, though? Since the Galaxy S10+ comes with two sensors in the punch-hole screen cutout, you'd expect the Note10 to have at least that number of cameras tucked in there, but apparently you'd be wrong. Both the Note10 and the Note10 Pro (yes, we're getting two models this year, four if you count the 5G-enabled offshoots) will only employ one front-facing camera. This information comes from... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VYEEnR via

Redmi K20 Pro will have a version with 12GB of RAM, TENAA listing reveals

Xiaomi's sub-brand unveiled its first ever flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 Pro, just a couple of days ago, and now it looks like it's going to get even more high-end in the future. Suspend your disbelief for a moment, this is actually possible. See, the official announcement had the K20 Pro topping out at 8GB of RAM, but there is a version with a whopping 12GB of memory coming. This has been revealed today by the official listing of the handset on TENAA, the Chinese regulatory authority that needs to certify every device before it goes on sale in the country. The listing clearly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2QAKbQb via

Samsung Galaxy M40 press render leaks ahead of June 11 launch

Samsung will officially launch the Galaxy M40 on June 11 in India, where it's partnered with Amazon. Yesterday a teaser from the retailer was posted, drumming up the excitement for the new smartphone. Today the press render you can see below has been leaked. It shows the Infinity-O screen, with the punch-hole selfie camera, a first for Samsung's M-series (the other members of the family all sport notches). The phone is expected to sport the Snapdragon 675 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will run Android 9 Pie. On the back we can see a triple camera setup, an LED... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2I7ktiB via

Apple granted patent for foldable device, here's what it could look like

Apple has filed a patent application for a foldable device, which folds inwards much like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. In Apple's patent the device has a display layer and a protective cover layer on top that are designed to fold or bend along a specific bendable region (like the hinge on the Fold). The protective layer (which will be on top of the display layer) will reportedly be made of a ceramic material like glass, sapphire or zirconia. The figure below shows a folding device with the display on the inside, folding in on itself (figures 1A and 1B). It's unclear what we see in figure... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EIFizV via

Huawei MediaPad M6 appears on JD.com

Huawei's MediaPad tablet line is due for an update and today we got our first glimpse of the upcoming MediaPad M6 on the company's online store. The slate will come in 8.4-inch and 10.7-inch versions both of 2560×1660 resolution. Another common component between the two versions is the Kirin 980 chipset. The smaller version is expected to come with a 4,500 mAh battery while the larger pad will come with a 7,500 mAh cell. Design wise, the new MediaPad features narrower bezels and there is no longer a physical power button like on the previous generations. There is a single selfie camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XgWmnY via

Amazon launches Echo Show 5 for $90

Amazon has launched the Echo Show 5, a smaller version of the Echo Show at a much lower price. The Echo Shot 5 has a 5.5-inch, 960x480 resolution display. The widescreen aspect ratio is ideal for watching Amazon Prime Video content, as well as content from other service providers. On the back is a single 4W speaker. The Echo Show 5 also has a 1MP camera on the front for video calling other Amazon Echo users. The camera has a shutter that physically blocks the camera when it's not in use. Apart from that, it's exactly the same as any other Amazon Echo device. You can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2YT7Myw via

Meizu leaks its own 16Xs smartphone ahead of launch

The Meizu 16Xs is supposed to launch tomorrow, but someone didn't get the memo and the company's website uploaded pretty much everything about the handset. We got all the specs and renders a day in advance. The Meizu 16Xs is carrying a 6.2-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2232px) AMOLED screen without a notch. There's also a fingerprint reader sitting beneath. A Snapdragon 675 is behind the wheel paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The triple-camera setup on the back consists of a 48MP (f/1.7) main unit, a 5MP depth-sensor and an 8MP f/2.2 snapper, which is probably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2I5rXTb via

Samsung re-releases the Galaxy S10 update

Updates typically fix bugs, but sometimes things go wrong - the last update for the Galaxy S10 phones was pulled as it caused stability issues for many. It seems that now this update is getting re-released, hopefully with all the bugs patched up. Currently, the update is rolling out in Switzerland, that's where the original update started too. If no issues arise, it should expand to other regions shortly after. This is an important update as it enables Bright Night mode as well as using the telephoto lens in Live Focus mode. Samsung Galaxy S10e • Samsung Galaxy S10 • Samsung... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2YX41Z4 via

Sony working on a foldable Xperia F with 5G connectivity

Sony may be working on a foldable phone of its own - the Xperia F. It is in the early stages of development as reports coming out of China claim that the phone is set to launch next year. The screen will have Sony's trademark 21:9 aspect ratio and will use a flexible OLED panel from Samsung. It's likely that this will be a vertical folding design as the Samsung and Huawei foldable phones (which fold horizontally) have squarish aspect ratios. According to the rumors, the Sony Xperia F will sport a 5G modem, which may be Sony's first. Unless the company unleashes a 5G-connected Xperia at... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VUNtPj via

Motorola Moto Z4 passes by Geekbench

Yesterday we saw the surprise appearance of the Moto Z4 in a hands on video as someone bought a unit before it's even announced. Now we're getting official Geekbench scores which are on par with other Snapdragon 675 devices like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70. The Moto Z4 tested had 4GB RAM and managed to push out 2346 points in the single-core test and 6248 in the multi-core department. Unsurprisingly it was running running on Android 9 Pie. The battery inside the Z4 comes in at 3,600mAh and will charge over USB-C. The Moto Z4 lineup will also include the Moto Z4... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2HKNJg5 via

Huawei may unveil the Kirin 720 tomorrow

Insiders report that Huawei will unveil a new chipset tomorrow, undeterred by the fallout from the US/China trade war. No, probably not the flagship Kirin 985, instead it's expected to be a replacement for the Kirin 710 from mid-2018. Tentatively dubbed Kirin 720, it will be fabbed by TSMC (which officially confirmed its support for Huawei) and it will use a smaller node - 10nm, down from 12nm. It could feature new processor and GPU cores, the 710 used A73 and G51, respectively. The 10nm process node may mean Cortex-A75 cores instead of the newer A76 (which target 7/8 nm), but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2QzmY0T via

Google Pixel 4 screen protector shows dual punch hole selfie camera

After the Pixel 3a and 3a XL Google's smartphone division shifts its focus to the upcoming Pixel 4 flagships. We've seen some leaked renders of the 4 XL and its dual front camera punch hole display. Prior to that a Geekbench listing showed us that the phones will run on the Snapdragon 855 processor. Now a new leak courtesy of Skinomi gives us our first look at a screen protector for the Pixel 4, along with renders of the front panel. The protective glass has a large cutout to fit the two forward facing cameras and we can also see a dual speaker setup on the top and bottom. While the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2X9yRx6 via

Bose launches Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for $399

Bose has launched its newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones, the aptly named Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. At $399, these sit above the $350 QuietComfort 35 II, which will remain available alongside the new ones. The 700 feature a range of improvements over the QC 35 II. They have a brand new design, with a modern headband and stylish new earcups. Like its competitor, the Sony MDR-1000XM3, the new Bose headphones also feature touch controls that let you swipe or double tap on the ear cups to adjust the volume and playback. Bose claims the new 700... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2JKyAgS via

Sony Xperia 1 goes on sale in Europe

Sony had just started the sales of its Xperia 1 flagship in Europe. The flagship with Snapdragon 855 and extremely tall 21:9 CinemaView display goes for €949 and can already be purchased in numerous EU countries, including Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The phone is also expected to appear overseas in the United States, but a separate launch is scheduled for mid-July. The British retailer Clove was among the first that announced the arrival of Xperia 1. Back then it only announced the £849 price, but now there is a Buy button, with the phone expected to ship... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/30RN3wW via

Android 9 Pie update for Samsung Galaxy M20 and M10 rolling out

The Android 9 Pie updates for the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are now rolling out in India, just a day after the M30 update started. The update brings Samsung's One UI and improvements to many of the Samsung apps. Interesting additions include support for HEIF images, Night mode, the option to reply to messages in the notification panel and more. Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy M20 (change log) Note that the Galaxy M30 and M20 got the Scene optimizer feature in the camera with this update, the M10 is missing out on that. Strangely, the update for the M10 and M30... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2JJM3ph via

Realme X will launch in India later this year, CEO reveals price

The sixth episode of the #AskMadhav Q&A show is up and it has some good news: the Realme X will launch in India in the second half of this year. The brand's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth even gave a pretty narrow price range for the phone - INR 18,000 to INR 20,000. That's slightly higher than the price in China (which works out to INR 15,000). The team is still considering what specs will be best for that market (presumably this refers to the RAM and storage configuration). That will determine the final price. Sheth also mentions the Realme 3 Pro (which was renamed to "X Lite" in China).... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Wcu5lW via

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be known as Poco F2, Mi 9T in overseas markets

Since the new Redmi K20-series are already out in China, it's time for Xiaomi's sub-brand to focus on the international market. The latest piece of information, however, comes as a surprise because it seems that in some countries, the handsets won't come out under the Redmi brand. The Redmi K20 Pro is said to appear as Pocophone F2 Pro while the vanilla K20 will be named Pocophone F2. This also means that the phones will be called Poco F2 and Poco F2 Pro in India. The source also claims that both phones will retain their amazing price tags. And almost certain, darlings. The Redmi K20 is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2wsSyUU via

MediaTek announces Helio M70 with 5G modem

MediaTek has officially introduced its latest chipset Helio M70, as promised earlier this month. It comes with 5G capabilities and is built on the 7nm process, and is also the first platform that includes ARM's Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU. The announcement was part of this year's Computex, taking place in Taiwan. The 5G modem is integrated with the Helio M70, allowing all smartphones with the chipset to use the 5G standalone and non-standalone sub-6GHz networks. It also supports 2G, 3G and 4G networks, when the device is in an area not covered by 5G antennas. Joe Chen, MediaTek... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VXvt6P via

Gartner: Global smartphone shipments down 2.7% in Q1, Apple sells 10M fewer units

Smartphone shipments kept falling in the first quarter of the year according to the latest Gartner report. The global total is down 2.7% on a yearly basis and declined 8.65% sequentially. Company Q1 2019 (in thousands) Q1 2019 Market Share Q1 2018 (in thousands) Q1 2018 Market Share Samsung 71,621.1 19.2% 78,564.8 20.5% Huawei 58,436.2 15.7% 40,426.7 10.5% Apple 44,568.6 11.9% 54,058.9 14.1% Oppo 29,602.1 7.9% 28,173.1 7.3% ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MbKW3E via

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You

By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2K9Bknu via

Samsung patents DeX Live, will offer wireless display mirroring

Each year Samsung refines its DeX platform which allows you to expand your phone's functionality to a desktop setup provided you have the right equipment. The Galaxy S8 line introduced the first generation docking station which was followed by a refined version which came with the Galaxy S9 family. Last year's Note9 came with the ability to run the full DeX experience via a USB-C to HDMI cable and now Samsung is looking to bring the full DeX experience wirelessly. This means that future Samsung phones and tablets will be able to power the full DeX experience without the need for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Ka0gLz via

OnePlus 7 goes on sale in India and China from June 4

The OnePlus 7 will go on sale in India and China from June 4 in Mirror Grey and Red colors. In India, it will be available for purchase through Amazon.in and will cost INR32,999 ($472) for the 6GB/128GB variant and INR37,999 ($543) for the 8GB/256GB model. OnePlus 7 In China, it will cost CNY2,999 ($434) for the 8GB/256GB model and CNY3,499 ($506) for the 12GB/256GB variant. The 6GB/128GB version available for the global markets won't be making its way to the company's home country. The OnePlus 7 will be sold online through the company's official site and JD.com in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2I46ES2 via

Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 1 Plus to launch in India on June 6

HMD Global launched the Nokia 3.2 in India last week, and the company has now scheduled an event on June 6 where it is expected to bring the Nokia 1 Plus to the Indian market. Nokia 1 Plus However, HMD may also launch the Nokia 9 PureView in India next week as the smartphone received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification earlier this month hinting at an imminent launch. Nokia 9 PureView The Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go smartphone powered by MediaTek's MT6739WW SoC. The Nokia 9 PureView, on the other hand, is a flagship that has last year's Snapdragon 845 SoC... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WyjKQw via

Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Kc3cqY via

Redmi K20 Pro already in the Android Q Beta program

The Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855 and other glorious flagship specs arrived yesterday, and today the phone is already listed as available for the Android Q Beta program. The Redmi brand manager Lu Weibing promised earlier this month "a new flagship with Android Q", but no one expected such an early arrival of the K20 Pro on the program. While Redmi K20 Pro is yet to launch, with its first flash sale scheduled for Saturday, you can always merge your Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G or Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship to the latest Android. First, you must receive permission on the MIUI website, then to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VX2LD2 via

T-Mobile discovered to be silently testing its 5G network in New York City

T-Mobile has already been testing its own 5G network before its officially launches its initial markets. Currently, T-Mobile doesn't sell any 5G-compatible handsets, but one Twitter user @Milanmilanovic has been able to pick up 5G signal in many parts of the island of Manhattan. According to a previous tweet of his, Milan attempted to pick up 5G signal using an unlocked Verizon Galaxy S10 5G. It was only yesterday that Milan was able to get a signal and pull speed tests over T-Mobile's 5G network. We now know that T-Mobile might plan to launch New York City as one of the first markets for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2HJ3151 via

Samsung Galaxy A80 in for review

Samsung has released a bunch of A-series devices throughout this year, and perhaps the most unique one is the Galaxy A80. We've already reviewed a number of other Galaxy A-series devices but the A80 is the standout A-series phone with its sliding-swivel triple camera setup. For starters, the Samsung Galaxy S80 doesn't use a notch or a hole-punch selfie camera. It doesn't even have a top bezel because there's no dedicated selfie camera. The main triple camera setup swivels around forwards you when you move the slider into the open position. Sliding it back down swivels the camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EFdQ6f via

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are once again $200 off, until June 17

With the launch of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have gotten less interesting for a lot of people. Sure, they have some features that the cheaper models don't - like glass and metal sandwich builds and wireless charging and last year's top dog SoC from Qualcomm. But what about those prices? The Pixel 3 usually starts at $799, while the 3 XL starts at $899. That's a lot for handsets that have just 4GB of RAM, one rear camera, and bezels like it's 2016 (plus the ugliest notch of them all on the XL). If that's too much for you to pay, how about $599 for a Pixel 3... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WhmeDT via

OnePlus 6 and 6T get Zen Mode and Screen Recorder in new Open Beta

With the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro the company debuted a new version of its Android skin. OxygenOS 9.5 comes with a few new features, including Zen Mode and Screen Recorder. OnePlus has already promised to bring these to its flagships from last year, and today it has delivered on that promise. The company has made new Open Beta builds available for the OnePlus 6 (Open Beta 19) and OnePlus 6T (Open Beta 11). These will be received as over-the-air updates by those who are enrolled on the OnePlus beta track. The new builds come with Zen Mode and Screen Recorder built-in, as well as an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/30N1Ngs via

Here's what the Galaxy Note10's rear camera arrangement might look like

Samsung's been a fan of centrally-aligned rear camera setups on its flagship S and Note lines for a few years now, but the company may be looking to change things with the upcoming Galaxy Note10. As the number of cameras and sensors on the back increases, it's getting pretty hard to fit all of them in a manner that doesn't prove to be unsightly - just ask Apple about its rumored camera hump on the 2019 iPhones. Samsung's solution to this problem might look something like this: This render was created based on a leaked schematic of the Note10's purported rear camera arrangement.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2JPI2jl via

iOS 13's Dark Mode reveals itself in leaked screenshots

Apple is officially announcing iOS 13 next Monday, on June 3, at its annual developer conference. That's when we expect to find out all about the new features that the OS will be packing when it's released to the public this fall. One of the constantly rumored additions to iOS 13 has been Dark Mode, and today the screenshots below have leaked purportedly showing it in action. As the name implies, this is a dark theme, but as the screenshots show, it's going to use true black backgrounds, at least in certain built-in apps like Music. This looks great on an AMOLED screen (which the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VWpVJK via

Realme X won't arrive in India before the second half of the year

If you're in India and anxiously anticipating the launch of the new Realme X in the subcontinent, here's some bad news: you still have some waiting to do. Earlier this month Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the Realme X would be headed over there "soon", but now both he and the official Realme India support account on Twitter have elaborated further and it's not great. It turns out "soon" actually means "sometime in the second half of this year". No matter how optimistic you choose to be in interpreting that, it's clear that the phone will not arrive in the subcontinent this... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KgHu54 via

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be sold in Russia as Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro

Today Xiaomi's sub-brand unveiled the flagship Redmi K20 Pro, alongside the very similar K20 (which has a downgraded chipset). These phones are very competitively priced for the Chinese market, but the question you're probably asking yourself is whether they will be offered elsewhere. The answer for Europe seems to be a resounding yes, but there is a caveat. It looks like the K20 will end up being called Xiaomi Mi 9T, while the K20 Pro will go by Mi 9T Pro. That is true for the Russian market, according to a new report, and a few days ago we heard something similar would happen in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/30Pdsv7 via

Triple-camera Meizu 16Xs panels and photos leak online

Meizu 16Xs is officially arriving on Thursday, but we have another set of leaks before the scheduled launch. The latest info from China revealed two of the back panels of the phone, showcasing a Black and a Pink/Red gradient. There is a cutout for the camera in the top left corner, but thanks to a Weibo blogger, we also have samples from the setup that will find its way there. Meizu 16Xs camera samples The photos even came with some EXIF data, giving a bit more clarity about the cameras. The 48 MP main sensor, producing images in 12 MP is likely the same as the one in Meizu... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Kbp1Ha via

Google Assistant now supports all three official languages in Belgium

Belgian residents finally got the country's three official languages supported by the Google Assistant. Now users will be able to ask and receive contextual information in Dutch, French and German. Google has collaborated with popular third-party apps to bring support for services from the Belgian national railway company, mobile providers Telenet and Proximus as well as ING bank and Belgian Post. According to reports, the rollout is still underway so not all users will be able to take advantage of the new language options immediately. You can always check manually by going into the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WvCTTg via

Samsung suspends latest S10 software update due to stability issues

Last week Samsung issued out a software patch for its S10 lineup, which aimed to bring camera improvements alongside the May security patch. After the rollout, several users noticed bugs in third-party apps like Twitter which would freeze and render the phones unresponsive. Other S10 owners reported slowdowns and unresponsiveness with the fingerprint sensor. After the negative feedback, Samsung decided to pull out the update and reseed it when it fixes the issues. The XXU1ASE5 update brought improvements to the Night mode with noise reduction, longer shutter speeds and the option to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2HHl4ID via

Asus US lets you win a free Zenfone 6

If you open up Asus' US official Zenfone 6 webpage, you will be greeted with a giveaway. The company is giving you a chance to win the handset and be the first owner in North America. To enter, you have to answer one of the questions. There's no right answer, however, as you are asked which is your favorite Asus Zenfone 6 feature. Just make sure you give a valid email address when entering in case you win. The giveaway will last 48 days from today so you will have plenty of time to ramp up some entries. If you are located in North America, follow the source link below to enter the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EFEcF1 via

Huawei's Android replacement could be called Ark OS

When Google revoked Huawei's Android license on May 20, it seems it set in motion Huawei's backup plan to move to its in-house OS, which was internally called HongMeng OS. Now we've learned that Huawei's own OS will likely be called Ark OS. The information comes from a reported trademark request by Huawei to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for HUAWEI ARK OS, HUAWEI ARK, ARK and ARK OS, made on May 24. It's not clear yet at what stage of development Huawei's Ark OS is. But it's fair to say that the maker has been thinking about a separate OS since 2015. A recent... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XbB5vV via

Motorola Moto Z4 appears in hands-on video ahead of launch

Motorola's upcoming flagship line will feature the Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force and we've seen basically everything about these devices from the specifications to official renders and even pricing. Now, though, a Reddit user managed to snatch up an actual Z4 unit from Amazon where the device was listed for a brief period and uploaded a first impressions video. The short clip gives an overview of the device and its highlights including the in-display fingerprint reader as well as the camera interface and its compatibility with moto mods. The phone shipped with the moto 360 cam... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Xb5qKR via

Samsung's new USB PD chips support up to 100W charging

Samsung wants to rev up the charging speeds on its future devices with its brand new power delivery (PD) chips. Both the SE8A and MM101 feature built-in embedded Flash which allows for future firmware modifications and can supply up to 100W of power across phones, tablets, laptops and monitors. Safety is another priority as the new chips will offer USB-PD 3.0 which can effectively manage charging speeds and establish the use of certified-only charging products in the case of the SE8A. The SE8A features an EAL5+ grade Secure Element for extra protection such as handling sensitive... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VZzTuh via