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First mention of Google “Pixel 5a” appears in AOSP

Google has finally confirmed that a Google Pixel 4a would be arriving on August 3 and even teased the device on Thursday. On Friday, 9to5Google’s own Dylan Roussel spotted a mention of Google’s Pixel 5a. This was spotted in a code change on Google’s Android Open Source Project or AOSP. We are still waiting for the Google Pixel 5, which may not be released until later this year, but now we know that the 5a is now in development. The code change mentions devices since the Pixel 2, along with the version of Android they (launched/will launch) with. The Pixel 4/4a are listed with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Dboe7Y via

Netflix gains playback speed settings on Android

Netflix will add playback speed controls to its Android app tomorrow. Once you get the new update, you will be able to choose 0.5x, 0.75x, 1.25x, and 1.5x, aside from 1x of course, which has been the only option up until now - and will remain the default. So if you're a fan of sped-up or slowed-down playback on Netflix, you will need to manually pick your favorite speed for every single title you want to watch. On the flip side, the playback speed options will be available regardless of whether you're streaming something or watching a show or movie that you have previously... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/314snml via

Galaxy S20 Ultra is $400 off this weekend, other Samsung phones on offer too

If you're in the US and have been eyeing Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra but haven't bought one yet, and if you don't mind using it on Verizon, this is definitely one for you. This weekend, Best Buy is taking $400 off the price of the device, if you activate it with Verizon. As usual with these types of deals, you'll have to grab the smartphone on the carrier's monthly installment plan. You will be paying $36.66 each month for two years, bringing the grand total to $879.84, which is the best price we've seen for the S20 Ultra so far. It's not the only Samsung handset that's on offer,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/33dD20H via

iPhone 12 Series Launch Delay Confirmed by Apple

Apple today confirmed that the launch of its new iPhone models would be a little delayed from the typical September schedule. CFO Luca Maestri stated the delay during an earnings call with investors that provided details around the company’s June quarter results. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ff3Y2t via

Google Pixel 4a With Hole-Punch Display Teased to Launch on August 3

Google is now teasing the arrival of a new phone on August 3 on its online store. White the teaser doesn’t reveal any details on which this might be, it most likely will be the Pixel 4a. The teaser page suggests the Pixel 4a will have a long-lasting battery and the camera is likely to support macro shots. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2DntV2m via

Global Oppo Reno4 is apparently official with Snapdragon 720G, VOOC 4.0

Oppo is expected to unveil the global version of the Reno4 Pro later today, but its vanilla sibling is already up online in Thailand. The phone is listed on the company website with full specs sheet, pricing, date of availability and proper renders. The regular Reno4 comes with Snapdragon 720G chipset and four shooters on the back that look a lot like the Reno4 5G version, but after further inspection, the fourth cam and the LED have switched places. Oppo Reno4 While the official website is saying nothing on the screen, the Oppo Reno4 is already listed at local retailers Lazada... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30c6z8W via

Mi TV Users Get Early Access to Movies From Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Multiplex’ Banner

Xiaomi on Friday announced partnership with Disney+ Hotstar to provide its Mi TV customers early access to Bollywood movie titles releasing under the ‘Multiplex’ banner. The company will begin the new experience by offering early access to six movie titles, starting with Lootcase. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hPf1RF via

Our Motorola Moto G 5G Plus video review is out

Motorola launched its cheapest 5G smartphone – powered by the Snapdragon 765. We’ve always known the Moto G to offer a compelling package at an affordable price and with the G 5G Plus, Moto brings 5G connectivity to the budget midrange segment. With a lot of other smartphones using the same processor populating this space, what makes the G 5G Plus stand out? The phone has a 6.7-inch LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, and a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, making this one tall smartphone. The phone’s body is made up of a plastic frame and back panel, but we found plastic to offer a better... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BJgPw0 via

Realme 6i, Realme Narzo 10A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Company Website: Price in India, Specifications

Realme 6i will go on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) while the Realme Narzo 10A will go on yet another flash sale at the same time. Both the phones will be sold on Flipkart and Realme India website. The Realme 6i was launched last week as a rebranded variant of the Realme 6s that previously launched in Europe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30cEBtG via

Apple confirms rumors of slight delay in iPhone 12 shipments

For some time now we've been hearing rumors about a delay this year in the start of shipments of the upcoming iPhone 12 family, compared to Apple's past release timelines. This wouldn't be anything very large, the story goes, but would shift things by a few weeks. Today during its earnings call for the third fiscal quarter of 2020 (also known as the second calendar quarter), Apple has pretty much confirmed this. Luca Maestri, the company's CFO, said that while last year Apple started selling the new iPhone generation in late September, in 2020 the company projects supply will be "available... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30emhR7 via

Google confirms Pixel 4a reveal coming on August 3

Google's Pixel 4a, initially rumored to become official at the Google I/O conference in May - which didn't happen because of the coronavirus - is finally close to launch, it seems. A few days ago a new rumor gave what seems like the umpteenth presumptive unveiling date, namely August 3. And now Google has confirmed this, though in the most convoluted way possible. If you head to a new special page on the Google Store website, you'll get a puzzle based on 'lorem ipsum', a famous describer of placeholder web pages. If you solve the puzzle, you'll get the August 3 date, as well as a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2D45ibo via

Spotify sees massive increase in subscribers in Q2, reaches 299M

Spotify has shared its Q2 2020 financial report and it shows the Swedish streaming platform increased its Monthly Active Users (MAU) to 299 million - an impressive 29% increase on a yearly basis and 5% more than Q1 2020. Income from Premium subscribers also increased, while a decline was seen only in Free Cash Flow, mainly due to the “continuing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.” Users (in million) Q2 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Total Monthly Active Users (MAU) 232 286 299 Premium Subscribers 108 130 ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30YpLWV via

Qualcomm Suggests Delay in 5G iPhone 12 Launch, October Debut Now Likely

While the tech world was anticipating the debut of the iPhone 12 family sometime in September, Qualcomm has suggested a slight delay in its launch. The San Diego-headquartered chipmaker in its earnings report for the third quarter of this year noted that its projection for the fourth quarter that covers the period between July and September include... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3geD9fV via

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Render Hints at Bigger Outer Display, Hole-Punch Camera Design

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G design seems to have been leaked in the form of renders showing off the cover or outer display and the new design for the cameras. As per a new report, the upcoming second iteration of the Samsung Galaxy Fold will come in two colour options namely, Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze, and will have a much larger outer display ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X9gESe via

Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 is up for grabs today, July 30, starting from 12pm (noon) IST. Launched this month, Redmi’s latest offering is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and comes in three RAM and storage options. Available in three colour options, the Redmi Note 9 can be availed on Amazon and the brand website, Mi.com. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2EuvcoZ via

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G press renders leak

The oft-rumored, much-leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will finally become official during the company's online Unpacked event on August 5. While we wait for that, here are a bunch of just-outed, fresh out of the oven press renders showcasing it in all its glory in two colors - Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. As rumored countless times before, the inner screen now has a punch-hole selfie camera, and thus no more big, awkward side-notch. The outer screen is much improved too, now stretching to the edges and not coming with laughably huge top and bottom bezels like in the original Fold.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2X8IHRS via

OnePlus 8T may have just passed through GeekBench

OnePlus just announced the new Nord mid-ranger last week, but the company is surely busy also working on its next-gen flagship device. Over the past few years it's gotten us used to seeing one or two T devices around October-November, and it looks like that may happen again in 2020. A OnePlus handset with the model number KB2001 has just been spotted in the GeekBench database, and this could be the upcoming OnePlus 8T or the 8T Pro. It was running Android 11 when it ran the benchmark, which makes sense if the company sticks to its usual T device announcement timeline - Google should... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2P3OCmG via

Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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Sony Alpha 7S III Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera With Fast Hybrid AF Launched

Sony Alpha 7S III aka Sony a7S Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera has been announced by the company as a long awaited follow up to the Alpha 7S II from 2015. It brings some new and improved features over its predecessor including a new image processing engine, a touch screen display, and some notable changes to the placement of the buttons, amon... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hPPxTZ via

vivo iQOO 3 Pro surfaces once again, will have 55W charging

iQOO has been launching more and more affordable devices lately, but it appears a new flagship is on the way too. A phone with the model number V2024A, rumored to be the iQOO 3 Pro, was certified on 3C with a 55W fast charger, hinting at an incoming launch. vivo V2024A certification at CCC The device has already been spotted on Geekbench, but the motherboard runs on the “Kona” platform, which is the Snapdragon 865 codename. However, the Snapdragon 865+ was launched earlier this month and it has the same identifier so the V2024Atmight actually be running the SD865+. The “2024” is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39AbX8U via

Nubia Red Magic 5S With Snapdragon 865 SoC, 144Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 5S has debuted as the newest member in the brand's Red Magic series of gaming smartphones after the Red Magic 5G and Red Magic 5G Lite. The phone features an upgraded cooling system ICE 4.0 that is backed by a centrifugal fan with a speed of up to 15,000rpm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jL4Yip via

Apple App Store Chief Phil Schiller Says Brand Aimed to Level Playing Field for Developers

When launched in 2008, Apple App Store decided to treat all apps in the service in the same way. Top executive Philip W. Schiller said, “One set of rules for everybody, no special deals, no special terms, no special code, everything applies to all developers the same.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2CVv15C via

Twitter Temporarily Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Video

Twitter restricted Donald Trump Jr.’s ability to tweet from his account for 12 hours on Tuesday, after it required him to delete a post that violated the social media site's policy on coronavirus misinformation. He had posted a viral video of doctors talking about the drug hydroxychloroquine. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jLHc5I via

All that may challenge Reliance Jio's plan to take 'made-in-India' 5G to the world

At company's 43rd AGM, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said that Jio has developed its own 5G technology. The company plans to take its indigenous 5G solution global. However, some experts feel Jio will face challenges as it enters 5G club and offers its product to operators globally. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2DbNxXs

A OnePlus Nord is headed to the US, perhaps powered by the Snapdragon 690

The OnePlus Nord was announced last week, but the Nord phone is just the first Nord product in a line that is yet to come. So if you're wondering what the next device in the newly established family is going to be, well, it looks like it's also a phone. Shocking, we know. Unlike the first Nord, that's limited in availability to Europe and India (at least for now), the next Nord will make it to North American markets too, according to CEO Carl Pei speaking to Wired. The timeline for the launch is "later this year". That handset may be powered by the recently unveiled Snapdragon 690... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2X7uLYd via

vivo S7 render reveals camera design, it is similar to the X50 Pro

The vivo S7 announcement is scheduled for Monday, and today the manufacturer gave us another teaser, revealing the camera setup and one of the colors, and they both look intriguing. The S7 will sport a similar setup to the vivo X50 Pro - one main cam with a big lens in the upper side of a rectangle setup, accompanied by two auxiliary shooters. The big difference is we don’t see a periscope cam, but the S series leans to the mid-tier price range, so it’s not really a surprise. The color looks interesting, but it is hardly a surprise anymore - we’ve seen numerous different gradients... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39AUBZv via

OnePlus Nord Fails Durability Test, Breaks Under Pressure

During the durability testing, it is discovered that the OnePlus Nord does not have a metal frame. It has a silver anodised coating to create the illusion of a metal frame, but the frame is actually plastic. The power button and the switch are made from metal though and the back of the phone is made of glass. The SIM tray is seen to have ingress p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hNFoYh via

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Teaser Gives Us a Glimpse at Galaxy Note 20, 4 More New Devices Coming on August 5

Samsung has released a teaser video to give us a glimpse at five new devices that we can expect at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event next week. The teaser video suggests that the South Korean giant would unveil its next-generation foldable phone that is rumoured as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a new smartwatch that could be the Galaxy Watch 3 alongside the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fafrAe via

Vivo V19 with 32MP+8MP dual front cameras, Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC gets a price cut of up to Rs 4,000

Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has reduced the price of its mid-range smartphone — Vivo V19 — in India. The handset was launched in May in two storage variants of 128GB and 256GB in India at Rs 27,990 and Rs 31,990 respectively. The price of both variants have been reduced by up to Rs 4,000. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/305qt5J

Another Samsung Galaxy Watch3 fully unboxed in Mystic Bronze ahead of launch event

A new video has been published to YouTube by The Mobile Central which shows us a full unboxing, tour, and pairing process for the yet to be released Samsung Galaxy Watch3. According to the video, a retailer (presumably in the UAE) sold this watch ahead of its release date. We saw another video starring the Galaxy Watch3 surface just several hours ago, but this one isn’t a spy or leak video, it’s a full-on unboxing and setup. The Watch3 in this video is a Mystic Bronze 41mm version with model number SM-R850. Around the 1-minute mark, the host speculates the possibility of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39AFfUR via

Realme Narzo 10 to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Offers, Specifications

Realme Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale in India once again. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has a quad rear camera setup that is headlined by a 48-megapixel shooter. It packs a large 5,000mAh battery and features a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop-style notch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/304XzT5 via

Black Shark 3S to arrive on July 31 alongside a Tencent version

Qualcomm recently unveiled the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, setting off a race between smartphone makers over who's going to update their lineup first. Asus, Lenovo and Samsung already announced new phones with it, but the rest of the gaming phone makers will follow sooner rather than later. The brand manager of Black Shark recently posted a cryptic post on Weibo from a phone called Black Shark 3S and today we get a date for its announcement - Friday, July 31. It will also have a Tencent version, a unit of which will be gifted to a random Weibo user who reposts the message. The new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3g3GQ85 via

vivo TWS Neo earbuds review

vivo is the latest smartphone company that shows strong interest in the TWS niche and we have its latest product with us - the vivo TWS Neo. We got a Starry Blue unit alongside the Vivo X50 Pro smartphone (here's the review), and we are now ready to share our impressions on it. vivo is trying to be a brand for the young and successful people and is doing its best to make its devices look appealing. The Neo earphones have a plastic case with neat gradient color - it goes from Silver through Blue all the way to Black - it is indeed as beautiful as the night sky. The earphones follow... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hCEeyp via

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Smartphone Tipped to Feature 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A42 is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery, according a reported listing on China’s 3C website. The phone is said to be the company’s first budget 5G offering and may debut next year. Now, the Galaxy A42 has allegedly made its way onto the certification website which hints at a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eZ0q4m via

Samsung Galaxy M51 Tipped to Come With 64-Megapixel Primary Camera, 12-Megapixel Ultra-Wide Shooter

Samsung Galaxy M51 has been consistently popping up in the news, be it for leaked specifications or production delays, and now, a new leak claims that the phone will feature a 64-megapixel primary. This main sensor will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, as per the leak. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2CLYzTh via

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 'Mystic White' Variant Tipped, Galaxy Note 20 Series to Bundle 25W Charger

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is said to come in an additional Mystic White colour variant, as per a new report. It was recently leaked that the phone has two colour options namely, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black, but now it seems like there will be a third variant as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2D1gtBg via

iPhone 12 Models, Apple Glass, New MacBook Models, Apple Watch Tipped for September 8, October 27 Events

Apple iPhone 12 models may debut on September 8 according to a tipster on Twitter. The tipster claims that Apple is planning for an online event for September 8 where it will showcase the new 5G iphone models, the new Apple Watch, and a couple other products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32VPORc via

Tenet Might Release in Europe, Asia in Late August: Report

Tenet — Christopher Nolan’s movie — might release in late August in parts of Europe and Asia, according to a new report. Warner Bros. is reportedly in talks with cinema chains in France, Spain, and the UK to open Tenet between August 26–28. Asian chains are waiting on hear on a new release date for Tenet in “the next few days”. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eS20F2 via

Lovecraft Country Trailer Looks Great. Will the J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele Combo Deliver for HBO?

Lovecraft Country trailer is out. At San Diego Comic-Con 2020 — known as Comic-Con@Home this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — HBO unveiled a two-minute trailer for its next big series executive produced by the likes of J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39oS0C9 via

Top 10 trending phones of week 30

After having the exact same 10 phones on our trending chart for two weeks straight, this time the leaderboard is changed beyond recognition. With the OnePlus Nord flying as high as third even before it went official it was always the favorite to top the chart in its announcement week and it delivered. Meanwhile a couple of big leaks got people talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and sent it all the way up to second place. Yet another rumored phone completes the Podium - the Realme C15 is gathering attention far greater than its price tag suggests, but the combo of huge battery... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32Y7Y4H via

Week 30 in review: OnePlus Nord, Asus ROG Phone, Galaxy Z Flip 5G are here

Last week held several important announcements, but the biggest by far was the OnePlus Nord. With the Nord, OnePlus returned to the affordable segment and did so with a very capable product. The OnePlus Nord has a 6.44-inch 90Hz display, Snapdragon 765G chip with 6GB,8GB ot12GB of RAM, a good camera array on the rear, dual camera on the front, and a very affordable starting price of €400/INR 28,000. The OnePlus Nord will launch on August 4. Asus announced the ROG Phone 3, which is a rather different propostion. It's the gaming-PC of smartphones and comes packed to the gills with high-end... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ElWpdA via

Weekly poll: is the OnePlus Nord a great phone or just overhyped?

The prices of OnePlus flagships have been rising year after year, so the company decided to add a mid-ranger to its roster – the OnePlus Nord. The phone brings many of the company’s trademark features while switching some things up to hit its €400/£380 price tag. It’s INR 28,000 in India and if you’re patient, you can get one for INR 25,000 in September. Let’s get the chipset out of the way first, it’s a Snapdragon 765G. It doesn’t have the CPU or GPU computing power of the 800-series chips, but it does support 5G. That matters in some European countries and may matter elsewhere too,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2COjB3I via

Don’t Ban TikTok. Make an Example of It.

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Weekly poll results: fast charging is well loved, moreso when it's standards-compliant

Last week’s poll shows that money spent on fast charging R&D was a great investment by smartphone makers. The new batch of battery and charging technologies that will breach the 100W barrier has many fans excited. With a 60% positive vote, support for fast charging is strong. However, the supporters are split almost evenly into two groups – ones that want a standards-compliant charger and ones that value speed above all else. There is a vocal minority that opposes such technologies on the basis that they degrade the battery and reduce its capacity over time. Well, actually not that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WSKcDu via

Flashback: OnePlus X marks the spot where the Nord found treasure

OnePlus launched in December 2013 and by 2015 it was still young and trying to figure out what kind of company it wanted to be and what kind of line-up it wanted to have. Release one “flagship killer” per year and that’s it? The OnePlus X was the first break from the “one phone a year” model. This was a year before the OnePlus 3T introduced the T-series and well before the Pro models came around. The X brought several firsts for the company and even the industry. Today the phone still stands unique in OnePlus’ lineup and while the new OnePlus Nord can be considered a spiritual... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jG6Qsv via

Samsung Galaxy M51 Tipped to Come With 64-Megapixel Primary Camera, 12-Megapixel Ultra-Wide Shooter

Samsung Galaxy M51 has been consistently popping up in the news, be it for leaked specifications or production delays, and now, a new leak claims that the phone will feature a 64-megapixel primary. This main sensor will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, as per the leak. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2CLYzTh via

Samsung Galaxy M51 will pack a 12MP ultrawide angle camera

CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy M51 that surfaced in March revealed a triple camera setup on the back. But separate reports later claimed the M51 will pack a 64MP quad camera setup on the back, and the folks over at SamMobile now claim that the 64MP primary camera will be joined by a 12MP ultrawide unit. The purpose of the other two modules is currently unknown. Samsung Galaxy M51 leaked renders There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy M51 yet, but a Samsung device sporting model code SM-M515F and believed to be the M51 passed through Geekbench last month, revealing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/301ard3 via

Motorola Moto G Pro / G Stylus review

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Oppo A72 5G goes official with Dimensity 720 SoC and 6.5" 90Hz screen

After announcing the A72 back in April Oppo today unveiled its 5G model, dubbed Oppo A72 5G. But this isn't just a 5G-supporting A72. We are looking at many differences between the 4G and 5G variants. For starters, the A72 5G is powered by the freshly announced Dimensity 720 SoC while the 4G model has a Snapdragon 665 chipset under the hood. Both smartphones pack a 6.5" FullHD+ LCD, but the A72 5G comes with a 90Hz panel as opposed to the non-5G variant's 60Hz screen. While the network connectivity and screen are upgraded, the camera department gets a downgrade. The A72 features a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hEnIhl via

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ‘Mystic White’ Variant Tipped, Galaxy Note 20 Series to Bundle 25W Charger

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is said to come in an additional Mystic White colour variant, as per a new report. It was recently leaked that the phone has two colour options namely, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black, but now it seems like there will be a third variant as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2D1gtBg via

Airtel, Vodafone lose subscribers; Reliance Jio adds 1.57 million customers in April

Mobile operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 5.26 million and 4.51 million subscribers respectively in April, while Reliance Jio added 1.57 million users during the same period, according to latest Trai data. The subscriber base of Reliance Jio swelled to 389 million in April. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2CK1dJ6

iPhone 12 Models, Apple Glass, New MacBook Models, Apple Watch Tipped for September 8, October 27 Events

Apple iPhone 12 models may debut on September 8 according to a tipster on Twitter. The tipster claims that Apple is planning for an online event for September 8 where it will showcase the new 5G iphone models, the new Apple Watch, and a couple other products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32VPORc via

OnePlus Nord gets yet another pre-release update, with July security patch

It's not unusual to see phone makers prepare day one software updates for their new phones, which will be waiting to be installed once the first customers take them out of the box. And yet, OnePlus has really outdone itself with the Nord. The handset, which got announced earlier this week but will only go on sale in early August, is now already receiving its second software update. This is OxygenOS 10.5.2, and it brings with it the July security patches. Additionally, the recently unveiled OnePlus Buds get an easier pairing system when used with the Nord, and for India Dailyhunt supports... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3g2tEka via

You can now reserve a Galaxy Note20 in the US to get a $50 gift

Samsung has started taking reservations for "the next Galaxy" through its official US site, and we all know that means the Note20 and Note 20 Ultra. It's important to keep in mind that a reservation is not the same thing as a pre-order. In fact, if you reserve, you will "enjoy private access to pre-order the next Galaxy", according to Samsung's wording. This seems to imply that there will be a pre-pre-order period, just for the people who went through the reservation process. Additionally, if you reserve you will receive a $50 instant credit when you complete your pre-order. Samsung... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39vr4R1 via

Galaxy Buds Live leak in official app, ANC confirmed

Samsung’s upcoming bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live have appeared in numerous leaks in the past months which have confirmed most of their key details. They are rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Note20, Z Fold 2, Tab S7 duo and Galaxy Watch 3 at the Unpacked event on August 5. Now, an update to Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app has revealed even more details for the TWS earbuds including the presence of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) which can be turned on or off via the app. In addition, we get an in-depth look at the software customization options for the Buds Live including an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2EiusmU via

Realme V5 Set to Launch on July 27, TENAA Leak Tips Key Specifications

The TENAA listings suggest that the Realme V5 may sport a hole-punch display with the cutout placed on the top left of the screen. At the back, the Realme V5 has an inverted L-shaped rear camera setup at the back inside a rectangular module and a gradient white back panel. It is listed to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400pixels) display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30KxSGn via

T-Mobile will require VoLTE compatible devices for future line activations

According to an internal document (as reported by Android Police, T-Mobile will no longer allow new line activations with devices that do not support VoLTE (voice calls over LTE). This change will begin on August 4. Source: Android Police T-Mobile offered a statement to Android Police following the report: We’re making great progress building a truly transformative nationwide 5G network. As part of that, we will be phasing out some older technologies over time to free up even more capacity for LTE and 5G. In preparation for that and to give customers the best experience, those... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3fZEUhc via

Redmi Note 9 Review

Redmi Note 9 is the latest in the Note 9 series from Xiaomi. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and comes in multiple RAM and storage options. The Redmi Note 9 packs in a big 5020mAh battery and runs Android 10. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39oznhp via

Facebook Messenger Rooms Large Video Calls Can Now Be Broadcast on Any Profile, Page, Group

Facebook said on Thursday it was rolling out a feature that would allow users to broadcast live a video call with up to 50 people. Users can invite people to join "Messenger Rooms", including those who do not have a Facebook account, for group video calls and then broadcast the room live on any profile, page or group on the platform, the company sa... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3huBdQQ via

Watch the Indian Realme 6i announcement live here

A new phone is arriving in India, called Realme 6i. It is a rebranded Realme 6S since the global Realme 6i is already selling under the name Narzo 10. Generally it's a more affordable alternative of the regular Realme 6. The event begins at 12:30 local time and will be live-streamed on YouTube, and we’ve embedded the video below. The Indian Realme 6i is basically the Realme 6 with a downgraded main camera sensor - it is now 48MP, instead of 64MP, while the other three cams remain unchanged: 8MP ultrawide + 2MP B&W for portraits + 2MP macro. On the inside you get Helio G90T... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30IAXqt via

Oppo to Unveil a Wear OS by Google Smartwatch on July 31: Report

Oppo may be planning for a new smartwatch reveal on July 31, this time running on Google’s Wear OS, as per a new report. The company released its first smartwatch, simply called the Oppo Watch, in China back in March. It ran on a custom version of Oppo's ColorOS and only recently reached the German market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30KdbKG via

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series Price Tipped to Be Similar to Galaxy Note 10 Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series may carry a similar price tag to the Galaxy Note 10 series. The upcoming Galaxy Note 20 may hit the South Korean markets for KRW 1.199 million (roughly Rs. 74,700), while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may cost KRW 1.452 million (roughly Rs. 90,400). It can be speculated that the new Galaxy Note 20 offerings could feature a ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3huMWi9 via

Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro Now on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

The Vivo X50 is priced in India at Rs. 34,990 for the 128GB storage option and Rs. 37,990 for the 256GB storage option. The Vivo X50 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 49,990 for the single 256GB storage model. The Vivo X50 is listed in Frost Blue and Glaze Black colour options and the Vivo X50 Pro is listed in a single Alpha Grey colour opti... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32QC36w via

Oppo's Wear OS-powered smartwatch is coming on July 31

The Oppo Watch unveiled back in March runs a proprietary platform, but the company will announce another smartwatch on July 31 that will be powered by Google's Wear OS. Oppo sent out a GIF teasing the launch of its upcoming Wear OS-powered smartwatch that will be again be called Oppo Watch. The teaser doesn't include any specifications of the Watch, but it does give us a glimpse of its design, which is reminiscent of the Apple Watch. You can check out the GIF below. It's currently unclear if the Wear OS-powered Oppo Watch is just a global version of the ColorOS-powered Watch or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ZVdiEc via

Redmi Note 9 to Go on First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 will go on its first sale today, July 24, via Amazon and Mi.com starting 12pm (noon). The phone was launched in India earlier this week in three RAM and storage configurations. It also comes in three colour options with a fourth colour options launching in the first week of August. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hzflE6 via

Amazon India to Open 10 New Warehouses, Takes Country Total to Over 60

Amazon India's unit on Thursday said it will open 10 new warehouses in the country and begin offering auto insurance, in moves that will help the e-commerce giant widen its reach in a key growth market.With the expansion, Amazon will have over 60 warehouses or fulfilment centres across 15 Indian states with an area equivalent to more than 100 footb... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eZpI22 via

Amazon Prime Day sale: What to expect in deals, discounts on smartphones, TVs, accessories, other gadgets and appliances

The dates are out for Amazon Prime Day sale 2020. The two-day sale will start August 6 and run through August 7. Prime Day sale is an annual sale exclusively for Amazon Prime members. Here's a ready reckoner on discounts that Prime members will get on gadgets, appliances and tech accessories. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2D5b9go

DxOMark reviews the LG V60 ThinQ’s camera with average scores

DxOMark has posted its review of the LG V60 ThinQ’s camera setup. It was the first smartphone camera to be able to record 4K video, and it was one of the first smartphones to launch with the Snapdragon 865. The V60’s camera hardware includes a 64MP, 1/1.7” sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, 0.8µm pixels, phase-detection autofocus, and OIS. This is accompanied by just two more cameras: a 13MP ultra wide camera with f/1.9 aperture, and a ToF depth sensor for portrait photos. There’s no dedicated telephoto camera on the V60. In still images, the V60’s exposure and dynamic range... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OOuGUV via

Watch our vivo X50 Pro video review

The vivo X50 Pro is the first smartphone with a gimbal-stabilized camera, although it isn’t the highest-end smartphone of the lineup, what else does it have to offer? The phone has a nice, premium design, a bright and sharp 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display, and FunTouch OS has seen significant improvements that make it less like an iOS clone, and more like Android. The quad-camera is fully equipped, with a 48MP main sensor, two telephoto cameras (one of which is a periscope camera), and an 8MP ultra wide camera. The main camera is one that’s stabilized by vivo’s micro-gimbal system... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jt5OQu via

The Boys Season 3: Amazon Prime Video Renews Superhero Series at San Diego Comic-Con 2020

The Boys season 3 is a go. At San Diego Comic-Con 2020, The Boys executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg announced that Amazon Prime Video had renewed the superhero series for a third season. An after-show — Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys — will air alongside The Boys season 2. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32JUl9o via

PUBG 8.1 Update Is Live on PC and Consoles With Major Changes to Sanhok Map, Loot Truck, and More

PUBG for PC and consoles has got its 8.1 update that brings a revamped Sanhok map, a loot truck, an updated Survivor Pass, and several other gameplay improvements. The Sanhok map, which is the smallest map in PUBG, has been revamped with terrain changes, reworked areas like Ruins, Gateway (previously Docks), and Airfield (previously Mongnai), along... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2D0DOTu via

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Renders, Detailed Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is all set to launch on August 5, but days before official unveil, all information about the phones is leaking online. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra renders and detailed specifications were leaked just a day ago, and now the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets the same treatment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30AXu8U via

vivo to launch iQOO U1 with 5G, TENAA listing reveals

Vivo decided to expand its iQOO lineup outside the world of flagships and brought the iQOO Z1 and iQOO U1 phones that have midrange chips and overall less powerful performance while keeping the gaming aesthetics. However, the iQOO U1 has no 5G, despite being launched in the heavily 5G-influenced market of China, so now the company is fixing this - a device said to be vivo iQOO U1 5G appeared on TENAA with specs and images. The Chinese regulatory does not reveal the actual chipset, only the CPU - it says 2 GHz. One might think this is the Dimensity 800 platform by Mediatek, however,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39isCxO via

OnePlus Nord Blue Marble Variant with 12GB RAM to Go on Sale in India August 6

OnePlus Nord 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant in Blue Marble colour option will be available for purchase in India from August 6, Amazon revealed through a banner on its site. The Gray Onyx colour option of the same variant, and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option of the OnePlus Nord will both go on sale in the country from August 4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2WKJUyk via

Realme X3 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Specifications

Realme X3 goes on sale today, July 23, at 12pm (Noon) on Flipkart and the online Realme Store. It features dual cameras in the front for selfies, and a quad camera setup on the back featuring a 64-megapixel primary shooter. It also comes packed with a 4,200mAh non-removable battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Bn0k8K via

Realme V5 teased with a punch hole display and 48MP quad camera

Earlier this week Realme teased a new smartphone lineup and yesterday the company teased a new smartphone with a quad camera setup on the back. Now we know it's called the V5, which is the first smartphone in the new V lineup. Realme made this announcement by sharing images of the V5 on Weibo, which reveal the smartphone will pack a punch hole display and sport four cameras on the back arranged in an inverted L formation inside a rectangular island. It is the first time we are seeing this camera layout on a Realme smartphone. The rear cameras are accompanied by an LED flash and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ZPAgg0 via

Motorola Edge goes on pre-order in the US with special price

Motorola's Edge mid-ranger is now finally up for pre-order in the US, in unlocked form. The phone will become available on July 31. If you pre-order, however, you're getting a huge discount. The phone's recommended retail price is $699.99, but if you get in on that action during the pre-order period, you'll be paying just $449.99 or $499.99. The latter is the 'normal' reduced price, which you can find at B&H and will also get from Amazon whenever that retailer decides to put up its pre-order page. However, at Best Buy, if you get the pre-order with the 'activate today' option,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/39j4v25 via

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra leaks in all its glory with full specs and images

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra expected to arrive on August 5 has leaked several times before, but today the flagship has leaked with its full specs and images, giving us a very detailed picture. According to German blog WinFuture, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra will pack a 6.9" WQHD+ 19.3:9 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with a punch hole in the center for the 10MP selfie camera with dual-pixel autofocus and a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. The Note20 Ultra will be the first smartphone to feature Gorilla Glass 7. Around the back, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hs33xg via

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra All-Angle Renders, Detailed Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra render leak suggests that the phone will have a curved-edged Infinity-O display with the cut out placed in the top centre. It has an S Pen slot in the spine, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a triple camera setup at the back that supports 50x digital zoom as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZPrMpd via

Samsung Galaxy M31 Starts Receiving New Software Update with Glance, Vodafone Idea RCS Support, More

Samsung Galaxy M31 has started receiving a new software update that brings features like Glance and RCS (Rich Communication Services) support on phones with Vodafone-Idea network connection. The latest software update also carries July 2020 Android security patch along with other bug fixes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39kk6hz via

Oppo F15 New Variant With 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo F15 with 4GB of RAM has been launched in India and is listed on Amazon. The phone originally launched in India in January with a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option but now, a new model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage has been listed on Amazon, though it is currently unavailable. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32JE30a via

Poco C3 gets certified, likely to be a rebadged Redmi 9

We’ve seen a Poco flagship and a Poco midranger or two, so the next logical step is an entry-level device from the totally independent brand that wants to be completely separate from its parent Xiaomi. A device with the name Poco C3 was certified at the Bluetooth launch studio, alongside a bunch of Redmi phones, including an apparently new device, called Redmi 9AT. Redmi and Poco phones at Bluetooth LS Xiaomi usually puts the year and month of manufacturing the device in the first four digits after the letter M, and the Poco C3 has the moniker M2006C3MI, revealing it has been... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ZO4zU6 via

Spotify launches video podcasts on free and premium tiers

On Tuesday, Spotify announced its new video podcasts. Podcast listeners will be able to watch a small number of podcasts on video in all markets where Spotify already has Podcasts rolled out. You'll still be able to listen to Podcasts the same way, the only difference is some podcasts would let you watch a video along with the audio. Spotify lists the following podcasts will now offer a visual or video feed along with the audio track: Book Of Basketball 2.0 Fantasy Footballers The Misfits Podcast H3 Podcast The Morning Toast Higher Learning with Van Lathan & Rachel... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ZQlRA9 via

Oppo F15 4GB+128GB variant launched at Rs 16,990: Report

BBK-owned smartphone brand Oppo has launched a new variant of its mid-range smartphone, called the Oppo F15, in India. The new variant of the Oppo F15 packs 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Originally, when the handset was launched in January earlier this year, the company made available only the 8GB RAM and 128GB variant. The launch of the latest variant of the Oppo F15 was posted by Mahesh Telecom on Twitter.​​ from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZMyVGO

OnePlus launches its 'most-affordable phone' ever: Price, design, specs and more

OnePlus has announced one of its most-affordable phones in recent times with the OnePlus Nord. While OnePlus focused mainly on flagship devices, OnePlus Nord caters to the mid-premium segment with Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 price range. The Nord doesn’t come with a flagship Snapdragon processor but bets big on camera, battery life and design. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2WIADag

OnePlus Nord gets its first update, improving camera performance

If you're planning on buying the brand new OnePlus Nord, you will have a software update waiting for you to install it when you take the phone out of the box. The Nord has only been official for a few hours, but the first update is already rolling out to review units left and right. It's OxygenOS 10.5.1, and its changelog speaks of optimized video calling performance, as well as a bunch of camera-related stuff: optimized depth sensor effect and indoor image quality, better power efficiency for shooting 4K at 60fps, as well as overall improvements to the camera experience. As usual, system... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WHzaB5 via

Twitter Takedown Targets QAnon Accounts

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JioMart App for Android and iOS Launched: Here's How It Works

JioMart, the online grocery service operated by Reliance Retail and Jio Platforms, has launched its mobile app for Android and iOS. The development comes days after Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani announced new plans for its JioMart platform at the company's Annual General Meeting. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OJz47G via

Tenet Release Date Delayed Indefinitely, Nolan Movie to Have a Staggered Release

Tenet doesn’t have a release date anymore. Warner Bros. has delayed the Christopher Nolan movie for a third time. It still plans to release Tenet in 2020, noting that it would share a new release date “imminently”. That said, Tenet won’t have a “traditional global day-and-date release”. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39cH0rm via

nubia Red Magic 5S is coming on July 28

nubia's been teasing its Red Magic 5S gaming smartphone since last week and now the company finally set a date for the announcement - July 28. The Red Magic 5S will be powered by the Snapdragon 865+ SoC and come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone will feature a silver-plated cooling system and sport 320Hz touch-sensitive shoulder buttons located on the right side. nubia will also launch a Wind Cooling Magic Box accessory for the Red Magic 5S, which will include a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port with 30W Power Delivery charging support. This will be likely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jtfpae via

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra appears in leaked 360-degree image

Earlier today, Samsung confirmed that will be announcing 5 new devices at its Unpacked event on August 5. Now, thanks to @evleaks latest reveal, we get a close look at the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra (not that we haven’t already seen it) in a 360-degree image. The GIF shows the alleged Note smartphone in the leaked color allegedly called “Mystic Bronze”. In the run-around view, we can see that the very edges of the display are slightly curved. It looks like Samsung did this to keep the bezels super thin on the sides. The display appears to still be as flat as Samsung made the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30uf26l via

Realme C15 will be unveiled on July 28, sports 6,000 mAh battery

Hot on the heels of the launch of the C11, Realme is busy working on its next C-series device. The Realme C15 will be outed on July 28 in Indonesia, and the teaser image you can see below reveals some of what we can expect. The C15 will come with a 6,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a quad-camera setup in a squircle island on the back. Two color versions seem to be on offer, blue and silver/white. On the other side, the screen has a waterdrop notch, and a decently small 'chin' for what will definitely be a very affordable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CwCh7Y via

Moto G8 Plus is now receiving Android 10 update

While we're not very far away at this point from the official launch of Android 11, Motorola is still in the process of catching all of its mid-range phones up to Android 10, released by Google last fall. The update to Android 10 has finally started rolling out to Moto G8 Plus units in Spain and Brazil, which hopefully means it will reach other countries as well very soon. India was also supposed to get a soak test of the update last week, so if that goes well we may see the finalized build making its way to the subcontinent in the near future. The update that's currently doing the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30uFCfR via

Realme Teases New Smartphone Series With Hole-Punch Display, 5G Connectivity

Realme has started teasing the arrival of its new smartphone series that will come with a hole-punch display design and offer 5G connectivity. The new development comes just days after a tipster suggested the debut of the company’s new series that is claimed to solve early 5G issues. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jo9sek via

First Oppo K7 5G specs leak, reveal Snapdragon 765G chipset

Oppo is about to bring the 5G evolution to another of its smartphone lineups. After the Reno, the Find X, and the A series, now the K family will have next-gen connectivity, according to a rumor on Weibo by a well-known leakster. A phone called Oppo K7 5G is going to be introduced soon, and it will come with Snapdragon 765G. The new phone is the successor of the Oppo K5, and it will keep the same 6.4” AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution on the front. The main camera on the back will have a 48MP sensor, while the battery is said to arrive with 4,025 mAh capacity and 30W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WCZ7l9 via

Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans to Star in $200 Million Netflix Movie From Avengers: Endgame Directors

Netflix will reportedly spend over $200 million on an action thriller film called The Gray Man, which stars Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans and will be directed by Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo. The Gray Man is expected to be the start of a franchise on the scale of James Bond. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/399TcJq via

Top 10 trending phones of week 29

This week's 10 most popular phones in our database are exactly the same as those from week 28 and yet not a single one of them is where we left it. The hype surrounding the Poco M2 Pro launch has died down so the former leader founds itself all the way down in sixth. The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51 have now reclaimed the top two spots, while OnePlus is clearly successful in hyping up the Nord as it's already in third. The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9 duo follows, while the M2 Pro makes it three Xiaomi-made phones in a row. Samsung's Galaxy A71 and A21s take seventh and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30pxwVL via