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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE in for review

A lot like the Xiaomi Mi 9, but lighter and smaller. Also comes without the 3.5 mm audio jack and with more modest chipset and price - that's the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE's short story. Now that the phone is with us we will try and tell you the long one once we take it through our full testing procedure. You even might think SE stands for Small Edition, because it doesn't look that special. But when we tinkered around a little more, we realized it is a very snappy phone, with its Snapdragon 712 chipset and the 6 GB RAM. The weight of 155 grams and the small footprint will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xlr6sz via
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Fuchsia OS is moving forward - developer portal goes live

Remember Fuchsia OS? It seems like every time we stumble upon an exciting new development regarding the mysterious open-source OS we have to dust it off from obscurity. That's just the nature of early development stage software, plus things are actually looking up on the exposure and availability side of things. After sharing a few tasty details about its side-project at the last I/O event, Google has now quietly launched a developer portal for Fuchsia OS. And to re-iterate the answer to everybody's pressing question before the comment section gets flooded again - NO, it is not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2XJhK8C via
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Samsung Galaxy A50 gets Night Mode, Super Slo-Mo, and June security patch in new update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy A50 in India which brings in the June 2019 security patch to the phone. This new firmware requires a 422MB download and sports version number A505FDDU2ASF2. And, while the changelog only mentions improvements to the stability of Knox Guard and security of the device, a user has reported that this build also brings in new camera features to the Galaxy A50 like Night Mode and Super Slo-Mo video recording. However, these features aren't automatically accessible and you have to reset the camera settings to use... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LsT0eg via
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Trump confirms US companies will continue to sell to Huawei

US president Trump made a few very important and surprisingly hopeful announcements regarding the US - Huawei saga at today's G20 summit. In case you haven't been following the recent ban closely, here is a quick refresher course to get you up to speed. But aside from all the complex political and economic concerns, the situation quite simply boils down to major losses and setbacks on all sides. Hence, the extreme backlash, followed by bargaining and delays and more recently, legal loopholes just to keep the delicate economic balance between the US and China. Well, at the risk of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JbCtcc via
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OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.6 update arrives with June 2019 security patch

The OnePlus 7 got OxygenOS 9.5.4 update earlier this month which came with DC Dimming and Fnatic Mode. And a week later, it received OxygenOS 9.5.5 with May 2019 security patch and camera improvements. Now, this latest OnePlus flagship is getting its third update of the month - OxygenOS 9.5.6. This new firmware comes with improvements to the photo and audio quality, and that's as specific as it gets as OnePlus hasn't provided any details about these improvements. That said, OxygenOS 9.5.6 also bumps up the Android security patch level to June 2019 and squashes some bugs. Here's the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2IVXsk5 via
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Jony Ive leaves Apple, to start his own creative company

The person behind the iconic designs of the iPhone, iPod and the Mac, Jony Ive, is leaving Apple, after more than two decades at Cupertino. He revealed the next adventure in his life will be his own creative agency, called LoveFrom. It will launch in 2020, with Apple as its first client. Jony Ive, or as is his full name, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive, will have no immediate successor. People like Alan Dye, the director of the UI team, and Evans Hankey, the leader of the industrial design team, will report to Apple's COO. Speaking about his departure, Ive simply said: This just seems... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FBKOF2 via
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Twitter adds new policy aimed at high-profile government officials

The term "public interest" is hard to define, especially when a public official has gone on record (i.e. actually tweeted) statements that violate Twitter's rules and clearly condone acts of violence. If you haven't figured out by now, the new policy change is aimed largely at President Trump, whose every (often inaccurate and reckless) Tweets are endlessly analyzed and reported in the news around the world. Starting today, Twitter will enable a new policy on the accounts of government officials that fit the following criteria: Be or represent a government official, be running... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FAmTG4 via
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Apple Music reaches 60 million users

Apple Music has reached 60 million users - paying subscribers and people trialing the service for free - in the past four years, since its launch. The number was shared by Eddy Cue, Apple's SVP in charge of services. That definitely represents solid growth for Apple Music, and yet it still lags behind Spotify - that service announced it has passed 100 million paying users back in April. Apple Music gained 10 million subscribers in the first six months after launch, and went up to 20 million in December 2016. In April 2018 the number climbed to 40 million, and a report from July last year... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2YhYOLx via
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Facebook Did Not Address Hacking Attack on Popular Grief Support Page for Weeks, Moderators Say

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Denver and Providence are the next two cities to get Verizon 5G Wideband

Today, Verizon announces that Denver and Providence are the next two cities to get Verizon's 5G Wideband network. Starting today, Denver's 5G service goes live with Providence, RI getting service starting on July 1. Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband is designed for supplying 5G connectivity using spectrum higher than 24GHz. This infrastructure requires numerous small cell sites or "nodes" in order to cover dense populations - namely metropolitan areas. Denver will have 5G connectivity in concentrated areas of Highlands below 37th Street as well as areas of LoDo and near Coors Dielf.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Jfqz0D via
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Moto Z2 Force is only getting Android 9 Pie on Verizon, despite past promises

Last year Motorola promised it would bring Android 9 Pie to all models of the Moto Z2 Force - including those sold by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If you're wondering about any updates on this long overdue rollout, the news is anything but good. Reneging on its earlier promise, Motorola now says only the Verizon version of the Z2 Force is to ever taste Android Pie. Here's the company's full official statement on the matter: Delivering any Android upgrade is a complex process. For a variety of reasons, some US Moto Z2 Force models will not receive the Android 9 "Pie" update. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ZQpMKh via
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WhatsApp tests sharing your status to your Facebook Story

WhatsApp's latest beta adds a new feature that's bound to be at least a little bit controversial: sharing your Status to your Facebook Story. This however does not imply linking your WhatsApp user ID to your Facebook account, the company insists, as it's using the standard Android and iOS data sharing APIs. That means you can also share your WhatsApp Status to other apps - Instagram, Gmail, Google Photos, and so on. And when you do share data to another Facebook-owned service like Instagram, the company says the two posts will be separate events in its systems, and will not be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FBa9Pv via
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YouTube gives you more control over what videos show up in your Home feed and Up Next

YouTube is making some changes today, that will give you more control over what videos show up in your Home feed as well as Up Next. First off, you can explore topics and related videos to see more of what you love. The options that you see are based on your existing personalized suggestions. These could be videos related to the one you're watching, videos published by the same channel, or other topics which may be of interest to you. You can find this new feature on the homepage when you scroll up, and on Up Next when browsing. It will be available for signed-in users in English on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xfN7ZW via
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Google now lets you set location history to auto-delete

Today Google has rolled out auto-delete controls for your location history and activity data. These should now be available on both Android and iOS. The feature was first announced at the beginning of May, but it took this long for it to actually be implemented. Auto-delete controls for Location History start rolling out today on Android and iOS, making it even easier for you to manage your data → https://t.co/dX1uoqcR8O pic.twitter.com/Oc3fk66QNm— Google (@Google) June 26, 2019 This is a useful middle-of-the-road option, that lets the company collect your location history and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KC5O2F via
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Our Samsung Galaxy A30 video review is up

Samsung has revamped its mid-range lineup this year, and the A series devices now have two digits after the letter. As its name implies, the Galaxy A30 is far from the highest-end of the bunch (that honor goes to the A80, for now), but it is an interesting contender nevertheless, with its water drop notch on its Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, big battery, and octa-core chipset. So how do its specs actually fare in the real world, once you get to know the handset a little bit better? You can check out our brand new video review of the Galaxy A30, embedded below, to find the answer to that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LsCtXI via
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OnePlus 5 and 5T are getting their last Open Betas

The latest OxygenOS Open Betas are out for the OnePlus 5 and 5T (v35 and v33, respectively). They bring some minor improvements, but they are more important for another reason - they will be the last open betas for the 5th generation OnePlus phones. Don't worry, OnePlus still plans to deliver Android Q to the 5 and 5T. However, testing for future firmware updates will be done only through closed betas. So only people who didn't want to wait for the stable release will be affected. Installing the last open beta on the OnePlus 5T (screenshots courtesy of arpit1+) As for the Open... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LoeclG via
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T-Mobile launches 5G network on June 28 with the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

T-Mobile is finally ready to throw its hat into the 5G ring. The magenta carrier will launch its 5G network on June 28, in parts of six urban areas: Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York. If you live in any of those places, check out TMo's coverage maps - it made one for each city. Don't expect a lot at this point, it uses mmWave technology which requires a lot of 'towers' for coverage. If you're lucky enough to spend your time in an area that will get coverage from the get-go, perhaps you'd like a 5G smartphone to take advantage of the new network.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2IJQgHQ via
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Mi CC9 Teasers Show Off Phone’s Back Panel, Retail Box Revealed Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e are all set to launch on July 2, and ahead of the phones’ official unveiling, the Chinese smartphone maker and its executives have shared new teasers that give us a better look at the rear panel of the Mi CC9 as well as its retail box. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2J6PuDQ via
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India Said to Have Warned Amazon, Flipkart, Other Foreign E-Commerce Firms Over Steep Discounts

India has told foreign e-commerce firms such as Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart that they must ensure compliance with new foreign investment rules aimed at deterring them from providing steep online discounts, three sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YcTPeP via
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Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G gets FCC certification, launch imminent

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a 5G variant that was just certified by the FCC. This is according to a leaked filing obtained by My Smart Price. The device was filed back on April 25 and the certification from an EMC report was approved on June 3. The EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) test ensures the device doesn't emit too much electromagnetic energy to cause or receive interference to/from other devices. Source: MySmartPrice The 4G variant of the Galaxy Fold supports dualSIM via a physical nanoSIM and an eSIM while the 5G variant uses a single SIM slot. Meanwhile, the 5G... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2J5yEoD via
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Samsung Galaxy A90 is coming with Snapdragon 855, 5G, "tilt OIS"

Last week a report claimed the phone that has been leaked so far as Galaxy A90 would actually end up being part of an all-new Galaxy R series of devices. And now it turns out that this stemmed from a misunderstanding, basically some sources confused marketing names with internal codenames. So the Galaxy A90 is real after all. It's in development, and coming (hopefully) soon. Alongside that clarification, we have thankfully also received more information about the A90. Galaxy A80 There will be two models. The SM-A905 will be the 4G version, with a 6.7-inch screen, an in-display... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xbsZb8 via
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Xiaomi Mi CC9 retail box leaks, more selfie samples published

Renders of the retail box for the Xiaomi Mi CC9 have leaked. It's more colorful than Xiaomi's usual box design and you can see the "Chic" and "Cool" keywords that are behind the name. The text on the box is quite cheeky, saying that the Mi CC9 is a fun phone and should be in the hands of a fun person. Xiaomi Mi CC9 retail box (leaked renders) The box doesn't give away specs that we haven't seen already. The phone will have a triple camera on the back with a 48MP main module. On the front, there will be a 32MP selfie camera. Speaking of selfies, here are some more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FuO5Gc via
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Xiaomi Mi CC 9 to have 32 MP selfie camera with advanced Beauty mode

Xiaomi is launching its new smartphone series called CC on July 2 when the Xiaomi CC9 smartphone is expected to debut. Specs of the device are still scarce, but the company revealed on Weibo it will have a 32 MP selfie shooter with improved Beauty mode. The post says the camera will "restore the natural skin texture" and will "record the beauty of each moment", which might sound tacky, but that is simply marketing talk about the new advanced filters that Lei Jun was talking about earlier this month. We are still waiting for specs like the chipset and the battery, but with 7 days to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Nqk3d9 via
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Black Widow Set Photos Reveal Florence Pugh Might Play Yelena Belova in Prequel Movie

New set photos from Black Widow’s production in Budapest, Hungary have revealed that Yelena Belova might be a part of the film. Given what we know of the Black Widow movie cast, it’s likely that Florence Pugh (Lady Macbeth) will play Yelena Belova. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/31Rodh7 via
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Black Widow Set Photos Reveal Florence Pugh Might Play Yelena Belova in Prequel Movie

New set photos from Black Widow’s production in Budapest, Hungary have revealed that Yelena Belova might be a part of the film. Given what we know of the Black Widow movie cast, it’s likely that Florence Pugh (Lady Macbeth) will play Yelena Belova. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/31Rodh7 via
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vivo iQOO now comes in Feather White color

The vivo iQOO gaming smartphone just got a new color - Feather White. It's priced at CNY2,998 ($435/€290) for the 8GB/128GB variant and CNY3,398 ($495/€430) for the 8GB/256GB model. You can purchase it from vivo China's official site immediately. The vivo iQOO has Snapdragon 855 SoC at the helm and sports a 6.41-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. It boasts a triple camera (12MP+13MP+2MP) at the back and comes with liquid cooling. The smartphone packs a 4,000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. iQOO will launch its second smartphone, dubbed iQOO Neo, on July 2 with Snapdragon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZNTn7s via
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First public betas of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina are now out

Today Apple has released the first public beta builds for iOS 13, iPadOS, and macOS Catalina. All three new iterations of its operating systems were announced at the company's annual developer conference earlier this month. In the meantime we've seen a few developer previews, but now Apple has decided the upcoming releases are good enough to undergo testing out in the open by anyone who has the guts to sign up for its beta program. To sign up, go to this website. You'll then keep receiving follow-up beta builds all the way to the release of the finalized versions of the operating systems,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IESM26 via
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Samsung Galaxy A30 in for review

The first half of 2019 saw Samsung phone launches left and right which quickly filled the new Galaxy-A line's ranks. The reborn line already has over ten members, but one the Galaxy A30 has remained one of the most interesting - you don't need to look further than the popularity charts on this very website to know that. The phone is one of the two original members of the new A-line along with the Galaxy A50. On the outside, you'd be hard to tell the two apart but the A30's lower price tag means it has one fewer cameras around the back and a fingerprint sensor there instead of under the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WVN3ZG via
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Samsung Galaxy M40 Review

Samsung M40 boasts of a modern hole-punch display and powerful internals, making it an attractive package under Rs. 20,000. We find out what this phone is like to live with, in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Rx6kPV via
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Samsung Galaxy M30 in for review

At first glance you may think that the M-phones are just Samsung's entry-level series, but then you risk overlooking the Samsung Galaxy M30, which has all the makings of a sleeper hit. Really, the name is quite misleading - this phone is more capable than the Galaxy A30, even though the A-series is supposed to sit higher than the M-series and be second only to the Galaxy S/Note flagships. Name aside, the M30 is the only one of its siblings to feature a Super AMOLED display. It has 1080p+ resolution and a small waterdrop notch for the 16MP camera. It does face unlock or you can use the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZEtUgu via
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FedEx refused a Huawei phone to the US amidst Huawei ban

The Huawei ban in the US has many American companies afraid to have anything to do with the Huawei. The company was explicitly banned from doing business with American tech companies last month by the Trump Administration due to "security concerns". A frustrated member of PC Magazine tweeted about a situation where a UK-based member of the team intended to send a Huawei P30 Pro for testing to Indianapolis via FedEx, only to find the package was returned to the UK sender. A large note was slapped onto the package, which contained the Huawei phone that read "parcel returned by FedEx, Due... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XnjNiL via
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge aren't receiving quarterly security updates anymore

The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are more than three years old at this point, but surprisingly enough Samsung still plans to issue security updates for them from time to time. This is anything but the default scenario for Android smartphones - even Google only promises three years of updates for its Pixel line of handsets. While the good news is that the S7 and S7 edge should still get security patches from time to time, the bad news is that they've just been switched to that time frame from the one they were previously in, which meant they'd get such updates every three months. Samsung... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2L5T8QV via
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T-Mobile's LG V40 ThinQ is latest in line to get Android 9 Pie

LG may have been very slow to start the rollout of the Android 9 Pie update to its V40 ThinQ, but once it finally got the ball rolling there's been a lot of momentum for this release. We've already seen the update hitting units sold by AT&T, Verizon, and US Cellular, as well as unlocked ones in the US and Europe. Now it's T-Mobile's turn to join the fun. V40 units sold by the magenta carrier are starting to receive the coveted update notification. It's a 1.7GB download, so make sure you grab it where you have enough bandwidth so you don't have to wait a lot for it to be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KtiN6s via
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Samsung Galaxy M40 Review

Samsung M40 boasts of a modern hole-punch display and powerful internals, making it an attractive package under Rs. 20,000. We find out what this phone is like to live with, in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Rx6kPV via
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Here's the Google Pixel 4 in a transparent case

Google did a pretty unprecedented thing recently, by leaking the Pixel 4's rear design on its own, following a bunch of other leaks about the handset. Since Google's deed, the leaks haven't slowed down - on the contrary, they seem to have intensified. We've seen the Pixel 4 in the three alleged colors it's going to arrive in, we heard about its dimensions, and there was even a live photo of someone holding a prototype unit somewhere in the wild. Today we've been tipped about the image below, which seems to show the Pixel 4 inside a transparent case. There really isn't anything new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WWgWcn via
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Samsung Galaxy A90 might be part of a new Galaxy R series, have 45W fast charging

The story of Samsung's Galaxy A90 is weird. For a couple of months earlier this year it looked like the phone that ended up being launched as the Galaxy A80 would be released under the A90 moniker. After the A80 became official, new rumors started talking about an A90 again, except this time it's obviously a different device. That brings us to this point, when we're hearing from one of the most prolific leaksters out there that the Galaxy A90 may not end up being called that after all - instead, for the second time Samsung will forgo that name (this makes us wonder if it's cursed or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XuGj9l via
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Xiaomi CEO announces CC series, explains what it means

Xiaomi acquired the smartphone company Meitu last year and we were expecting the first product of that collaboration to be called Xiaomi CC9 and a lighter Xiaomi CC9e. The company promised us an announcement today, and it happened, but it turned out it involved no actual phones. Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, introduced the CC series, explaining the meaning behind the name. It means Colorful & Creative, and is developed by the Chic & Cool 90 team. There were no phones in the announcement and we are still waiting for an official date of the flip-camera CC9. The number in the CC9 moniker... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WWiOll via
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Honor 8S arrives in the UK while Honor 10, 10 Lite, and View 20 get discounts

Huawei sub-brand Honor has released a new smartphone in the UK. This isn't a high-end device like the Honor 20 that should be launching imminently. Instead, the Honor 8S is a very cheap basic smartphone, that will set you back only £99.99 at Amazon, SIM-free and unlocked of course. For that amount of cash, you get a 5.71-inch 720x1520 LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio A22 SoC at the helm, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 13 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP selfie snapper, and a 3,020 mAh battery. It runs Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9 lite on top. If you're thinking... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ITkwik via
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Google is done making tablets, the Pixel Slate is not getting a successor

Remember the Pixel Slate? The tablet launched last year alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, to... not a lot of fanfare. This tablet runs Chrome OS, as Google was seemingly doing its best to forget there was ever a time when Nexus tablets were a thing. The company is now officially giving up on tablets entirely. The Pixel Slate will never get a successor, and there are no more Chrome OS or Android tablets in development by Google's hardware teams. There used to be two tablets in development, both smaller than the Pixel Slate, but earlier this week these were canceled along... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZBMjug via
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Gmail for Android is getting a dark mode

2019 seems to be the darkest year in mobile OS history, if you count the fact that both Android and iOS are getting official system-wide dark themes. Not only that, but Google and Apple are also busy working on adding dark themes to all of their mobile apps. The latest one to get the treatment is Gmail for Android, but don't pop the champagne just yet. It's still very much a work in progress, even though it is randomly showing up for people running the latest version of the app. Dark Gmail Settings For now, the dark theme is only there in the Gmail app's Settings. You don't... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IsBm8C via
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Galaxy S10 and S10+ are $300 off, S10e $200 off in Samsung deal for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint

Samsung's official online store for the US has a huge treat for you right now, that is, if you don't mind your carrier being either AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. The Korean company is currently offering $200 off the Galaxy S10e for the aforementioned carriers, and $300 off the Galaxy S10 and S10+. This is a pretty remarkable deal, so hopefully you don't love T-Mobile too much, because for some reason it's not included in the offer. Anyway, if that's okay with you, you can jump right to the Source page linked below to purchase a Galaxy S10e for just $549.99, an S10 for $599.99, or an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Itz358 via
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Our Mid-2019 Buyer's guide video shortlists the best phones so far

The first half of 2019 is almost over, believe it or not, and you know what that means - a mid-year Buyer's guide is due. We're hoping you've already read the written version of it, but if you don't have time for that here's another option. Our buyer's guide for this point in time, but in video form. We'll take you through what we think are the best smartphones of 2019 so far, going by different price points. So with an investment of just eight-ish minutes of your time, you're bound to quickly find out what devices are worth spending your cash on right now, no matter how small or large... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IuttQj via
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LG G8s ThinQ launches in Taiwan on June 28

LG announced the G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ at its MWC event this February, and now it's almost ready to get round to actually launching the latter. The Korean company will hold a launch event for the G8s ThinQ in Taiwan on June 28. Hopefully the handset will quickly spread to more markets after that. The G8s ThinQ has a 6.2-inch 1080x2248 OLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 855 chipset at the helm, 6GB of RAM, 64 or 128GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera setup (12 MP f/1.5 standard, 12 MP f/2.4 tele with 2x zoom, 13 MP ultra-wide), an 8 MP selfie shooter and an additional ToF camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2x4Fm8S via
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Deal: Unlocked Sony Xperia XZ3 is now just $487.27

Now that the Xperia 1 is in the picture, you were probably expecting some interesting price cuts to hit past Sony flagships, and it turns out you'd be right. The Xperia XZ3, launched last October, can now be yours in the US, in unlocked form, for just $487.27 from Amazon. It's expected to be back in stock on June 22, but you can order already to secure that price. This may not look like much of a deal until you factor in the phone's initial price when it became available in the US last year. It launched for a whopping $899.99, so now it's almost half off compared to that. There's no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KqWgXZ via
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Amazon launches new Kindle Oasis with adjustable color tone display

Amazon has launched the updated Kindle Oasis, which comes with a new lighting system that allows you to adjust the color temperature of the display. With this model, you can choose to have the display light be either a cool white or a more warmer yellow based on your preference. The display can also change its color temperature based on time of the day. Apart from that, the new model also features faster page refreshes thanks to a new e-ink display. There's also a new Champagne Gold color that joins the previous Graphite. Other than that, the new model is identical to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Iu0VX3 via
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AT&T LG V35 ThinQ is now receiving Android 9 Pie update

LG is definitely anything but the fastest to roll out big Android updates to its devices, but once it (finally) gets the ball rolling, it's, well... on a roll. Like now, for instance. The update to Android 9 Pie has recently gone out to the V40 - unlocked, on AT&T, or Verizon - as well as the G7. So today LG and AT&T have added the V35 ThinQ to the party. This model is now receiving its very own taste of Pie, following the initial rollout in South Korea back in April. It's a 1.46GB download so make sure you have a decent connection when you want to grab it. Once you install the new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KvCudY via
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Xiaomi caught stealing artist's work commissioned by LG

It's not the first time we hear something about a Chinese company ripping off somebody's work - as Jeremy Clarkson once put it, "copyright infringment doesn't translate terribly well in Mandarin". Also, Xiaomi has been open about following Apple's marketing strategy and design for years. Yet now that the company has outgrown that phase it's somewhat disappointing to learn Xiaomi took Peter Tarka's work (a 3D artist) without permission. To make matters worse, the image was actually commissioned by its rival LG. You can see the two images below and how (almost) identical they are. Some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Fmr1sU via
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Premium phone market slumps, Apple still holds half of it

Counterpoint reports that the market for premium smartphones shrunk 8% globally during the first three months of 2019. It defines smartphones as "premium" based on their price - over $400. Apple's shipments tumbled 20% year on year. Part of the reason is that buyers are holding on to their iPhones for longer - the average is now 3 years while it was once 2 years. Another factor is lower shipments in China. While North America remains the largest market for premium phones (30%), China is close behind (26%). However, the Chinese market was sluggish in the first quarter, which was the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XqaFdc via
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G lands at Verizon on June 20 for $999.99

Verizon is releasing the LG V50 ThinQ 5G on June 20. The carrier is continuing to expand its roster of 5G capable smartphones, and this will actually be the cheapest yet. It's still a 5G handset, though, so "cheap" in this case means $999.99 full retail. Of course you can use installments to pay $41.66 per month for two years instead. For a limited time, Verizon is offering up to $650 off if you port-in and opt for the device payment plan, $200 of that being a prepaid card and up to $450 is what you can get with an eligible trade-in. The $10 a month fee for accessing the 5G network is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FjKdYn via
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New Motorola One Pro images show quad camera, three more colors

Back in April, CAD-based renders of Motorola's first quad-camera phone surfaced, showing a blue-gray paint job. Now additional images have been released, adding three more colors to the palette. The camera hump is rectangular, giving equal space to the four lenses (arranged in a square) and the Motorola logo. There's not enough room for the camera flash here, so it's off to the side of the hump. New Motorola One Pro renders The phone should launch as the Motorola One Pro, though it was originally meant to be part of the Moto Z4 line-up. The device will have a 6.2" screen and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WPe0Ov via
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Huawei nova 5 will feature new 7nm Kirin 810 chip

Huawei will become the first mobile phone brand with two 7nm chips in its portfolio. The news was announced in a Weibo post by He Gang, head of Huawei's smartphone division. The upcoming Huawei nova 5 will feature a new 7nm Kirin SoC, believed to be the Kirin 810 which will replace the popular Kirin 710 used in current Huawei midrangers. The other 7nm chipset in Huawei's lineup is the Kirin 980 which made its debut on the Mate 20 series last year and powers the P30 family as well. We are already familiar with the design and specs of the upcoming nova 5 but the processor was not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Rr9dSu via
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To improve data security, HMD is moving data from Nokia phones to Finland

Going forward, HMD-made Nokia phones will be sending activation and performance data to Google Cloud servers in Finland. This data will be under the EU's data privacy regulations, including GDPR. The first phones to make the move are the new Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 2.2. Older models will join in with the Android Q update, which will start rolling out later this year and complete in 2020. The data will be collected on Google Cloud servers in Hamina, Finland. HMD has also partnered with consultancy firm CGI to analyze the data to look for ways to improve the user experience on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KoWija via
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Xiaomi will be moving to a new HQ in Beijing

Some of Xiaomi's 20,000+ employees will be moving to the 8 buildings that make up its new headquarters called "Xiaomi Science and Technology Park". Inside, 210,000 square meters will offer plenty of room for the company's many projects, as well as dedicated space to speeding up AI development. Xiaomi will keep using the 4 buildings making up its current HQ, but some of the research will move out to the new place. Both old and new headquarters are located in Beijing. A photo of the new Xiaomi headquarters by Donovan Sung, Director of Product Management Late last year the company... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FhhvXW via
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Truecaller adds free voice calling to other Truecaller users

Truecaller has started rolling out its Truecaller Voice feature, which enables voice calls over the VoIP protocol. The feature started rolling out to Android devices on July 10 but the official announcement was only made today. The feature currently is only available only on Android for now. The iOS version is expected to get it over the coming weeks. Truecaller Voice works pretty much like any other VoIP app. If you're a Truecaller user, you will already be familiar with the UI, which already had the dialer and access to your contacts. You can now use the same UI to place calls... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MXFim9 via
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Samsung Galaxy M40 goes on sale in India

The Samsung Galaxy M40 goes on sale today in India starting noon local time through Amazon.in and the company's online store. It's priced at INR19,990 ($285) and comes in 6GB/128GB configuration. The Galaxy M40 has Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood and runs Android Pie out-of-the-box. It flaunts a 6.3-inch FHD+ PLS display that has a hole in the upper-left corner which houses the 16MP selfie camera. At the back, the M40 sports a triple camera setup which is a combination of 32MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP depth sensor units. It ships with a 3,500 mAh battery which draws power... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ImDa2Y via
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