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vivo teased the S5 earlier this week and today the company announced the smartphone will be unveiled on November 14 at an event in Hangzhou, China. The company made the announcement by posting a video on Weibo. It doesn't reveal much about the S5, but the smartphone was spotted in a video last week with three cameras on its back arranged in a diamond-shaped formation. Details are scarce about the vivo S5 right now, but seeing how the S1 and S1 Pro were photo-centric devices, we expect the S5 to be aimed at the same audience and come with a 48/64MP primary camera and a 32MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JFDSbV

A couple or so weeks ago an unannounced Huawei tablet leaked in some official-looking (yet low quality) renders, showing a punch-hole display housing a selfie camera in one corner, incredibly thin bezels for a tablet, a keyboard accessory, and a stylus that magnetically attaches to the tablet's top side. Today Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, has outed a new press render of the same device, and also provided us with its commercial name. It's going to be called Huawei MatePad Pro, and not MediaPad M7, as previously rumored. Given the design, stylus and keyboard support, and the name, Huawei... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36nF2CF

Xiaomi’s latest range of TVs includes the Mi TV 4X 50, a 50-inch 4K HDR LED Smart TV. We review this model to find out how it performs. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32ZgPk0

EA has announced that the global player base for Apex Legends has crossed the 70 million mark. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2C165Wd

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Console Streaming preview for Xbox One testers in the US and UK. The feature allows users to stream any game to a mobile device via their console. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32YpvqF

Razer has launched Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds with a 60ms low-latency connection. The company has also launched Junglecat, which is a portable dual-sided gaming controller. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JymYvS

We Co, the beleaguered parent of WeWork, has been quietly building an electronic-gaming business. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2qUAgfz

Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour has already reached 123.9 million unique downloads across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in its first month, as per a report by Sensor Tower. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/36ecRGl

As per Sony’s financial report for the second quarter, the PlayStation 4 is now Sony’s second-bestselling console of all time. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Jztti5

China granted approval for Nintendo to sell its first Switch console game in the country, a regulator announced, drawing closer the official launch of the hybrid home-portable device in the world's biggest game market. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2otzh5c

The Fortnitemares event has kicked off in Fortnite and it brings the Storm King limited time mode among a host of other changes. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PsyIUe

EA and Valve announced Tuesday that the former’s games and services — including the likes of FIFA 20 and EA Access, called Origin Access on PC — will be available on Steam next year. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order kicks off the partnership on November 15. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BTa72X

Sony on Wednesday said quarterly operating profit jumped 16 percent on robust image sensor sales, its strongest-ever result for the second quarter, and it raised its full-year earnings outlook. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/34eAoow

After the Canalys report on the Q3 smartphone market from earlier today, now comes the one from Strategy Analytics. Both paint pretty much the same picture but with slightly different digits. One thing is for sure, though - the global smartphone market is finally showing signs of recovery after posting a 2% growth year-over-year - the first positive quarter since Q3 2017. In Q3 2018, the global smartphone shipments were 359.8 million and now they are about 366.3 million. Strategy Analytics outlines two main driving factors - strong pricing competition and the gradual introduction of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WuHLp9

Samsung is the latest company to issue its Q3 financial report and the results show a 56% decrease in year over year operating profits. During the July-September period, the company racked in just KRW 7.78 trillion ($6.58 billion) in profits down from KRW 17.57 trillion ($15.04 billion) last year. The sizeable drop is caused due to the slumping semiconductor market and weak demand for memory chips. On the flip side, smartphone profits fared better with solid sales of the Galaxy Note10 and A series helping push the mobile division to KRW 2.92 trillion ($2.5 billion) profit, which is 32%... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nu7IRD

We expect Xiaomi's Mi Watch to be released next week and we already got a few teasers for it. Now Xiaomi shared an image of the watch bands and it looks like four colors will be made available at launch. We've got a black one, gray, white and what looks like navy blue color. The straps are made of the so-called fluoro rubber that has anti-allergic and, anti-sweat properties. The band is also designed with a quick release mechanism for maximum convenience. That's all we have for now but it's enough to keep us excited for the next week's release. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BVJdHM

Luxury brand Caviar has introduced its new iPhone 11 Pro lineup, called Discovery. This time the theme is the Solar System and the most impressive variant is called Solarius and comes with half a kilo of 18-carat gold on the back. The price of the phone is just over $70,000 to make it the most expensive iPhone 11 Pro you can purchase. The cost can increase to exactly $71,520 if you decide to go for the 512 GB variant of the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Fans of Caviar and Apple can also get an iPhone without the extra 500 grams, if they go for the Mars, Terra or Luna options. They have an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2pviYVV

Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi CC9 Pro on November 5 in China, and nine days later, it will announce the Mi Note 10. The Mi CC9 Pro and Mi Note 10 will sport a penta-camera setup with a 108MP primary camera. The Mi Note 10 was expected to be a re-branded Mi CC9 Pro for the global market, and the smartphone's Geekbench 5 listing now confirms that. The Mi Note 10 and Mi CC9 Pro have appeared on Geekbench with the same specs, but the Note 10 has 6GB RAM onboard while its Chinese counterpart has 8GB RAM. However, the CC9 Pro's TENAA listing reveals it will arrive in two more RAM options... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36qA2xh

Nintendo’s second-quarter operating profit more than doubled, blowing past analyst estimates, on strong demand for its Switch console. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JD1f5O

The Realme X is receiving a new software update which brings in the much-requested system-wide Dark Mode to the smartphone. Additionally, the new firmware bumps up the Android security patch level on Realme X to October 2019 and adds an option in the settings menu that lets you swipe down on the home screen to expand the notification bar. The update also improves the touch experience when gaming and adds a toggle in the notification center that lets you switch between SIMs. You can check out the full changelog below for more details. Security Android security... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WBq2g4

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 features a premium design with LTE connectivity and a clever proximity-based security system. Is it worth its premium price? Find out in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/34iCbZW

iPad (2019) price in India starts at Rs. 29,900 and it has a bigger 10.2-inch display. Here’s our full review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Nr5rqy

Valve has rolled out a new update for Steam that brings a redesigned interface and opens the Remote Play Together beta for all players. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NvDWw3

Valve has rolled out a new update for Steam that brings a redesigned interface and opens the Remote Play Together beta for all players. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NvDWw3

Canalys posted today its analysis on the smartphone market in Q3, just a day after the report for China. For the first time in two years, the market saw an increase in total sales, and Huawei's performance at home might be a big part of that. The Shenzhen-based company posted a 29% annual growth, but looking at the bigger picture, it actually managed to sell fewer phones outside China than the Q3 period last year. Between July and September 2019, smartphone makers sold 352.4 million units, which is just a percent more than the 348.9 million sales last year, but it is a positive... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Wsnhh3

Huawei's EMUI 10 open beta program has been active in China for some time now and the company is finally extending its availability to international users. Starting today, owners of the Mate 20 series, P30 lite, Nova 5T and P Smart 2019 will be able to test out the latest EMUI features. Complete list of supported devices: Mate 20 Mate 20 Lite Mate 20 Pro Mate 20 X P30 Lite Nova 5T P Smart 2019 P Smart + 2019 If your device is on the list and you want to test out the latest EMUI, you'll first have to download Huawei's Beta app. After that, you're several short steps... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2q2Rwil

A trio of PUBG Mobile video leaks have emerged and they tip new gun, emotes, skins, and a lot more. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2q6Zqar

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi will unveil its penta-camera smartphone, Mi CC9 Pro, on November 5. The company has already confirmed a few of the phone's features, and today it revealed its battery details. Xiaomi posted an image on Chinese social network Weibo confirming the phone will pack a 5,260 mAh battery. It will support 30W fast charging which will take the cell from flat to 58% in 30 minutes, and take another 35 minutes for a full charge. In another post, Xiaomi shared an image showing off the Mi CC9 Pro's curved edge screen with a waterdrop notch. Xiaomi says the phone will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36pUK0f

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi CC9 Pro next week, and the phone with 108 MP five-cam setup is going on the international market under a different name - Mi Note 10. While we thought they might be launched at the same time, today the Facebook page of Xiaomi Poland revealed it will have a premiere for new products on November 14, using the five-cam logo. The smartphone is expected to have all cameras on the back lined up vertically, coupled with two dual-LED flashes. Later Xiaomi posted two images on its social media channels, including the Polish version, where it is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PIVR5h

This has been the year when a lot of phone makers' lineups have gotten more confusing than ever, and Motorola is no exception. The One branding used to imply that phones with that name were part of the Android One program, but now... not so much. We're also getting more and more Motorola One branded handsets, and the latest of the bunch is the One Zoom. It has "Zoom" in the name, but its telephoto lens provides only 3x magnification, so it's bested on that front by competitors from Huawei and Oppo. Still, what's it like to use? We prepared a short and sweet video review for you that aims... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36l5sVx

Although a lot of Android device makers have already launched 5G capable smartphones, Apple is still holding out. This year's iPhones top out at 4G, but that situation has long been rumored to change in 2020. Now a new report out of Japan claims that next year's iPhones will employ Qualcomm's X55 5G modem, according to four people familiar with the plan. However, there may be supply constraints on the X55 as everyone will want to use it in 2020. Apple's A14 SoC that will debut in next year's 5G iPhones is said to use the world's most advanced 5nm fabrication process, and TSMC will be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BU4nGp

The Y500 Wireless is a new pair of Bluetooth headphones from the Samsung owned AKG Acoustics. It's a fairly affordable pair for casual, outdoor use with a compact, foldable design and some unique features for the price. The design of these headphones is quite appealing. It's quite compact, thanks to a relatively thin frame and small ear cups, and they also fold inwards to be stowed away easily. They come in four different colors, black, green, blue and pink. Build quality is average. They feel lightweight and plasticky with slightly loose joints. The headband length is adjustable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MZWCVI

After the Realme X2 went on sale in several European markets yesterday, the company announced its flagship X2 Pro is going on pre-order starting November 4. On launch, Realme will be able to ship the phone to Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The X2 Pro is every bit of a flagship phone with a 90Hz SuperAMOLED display, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 64MP main camera. You also get the blazing 50W SuperVOOC charging to top up the 4,000 mAh battery. The baseline 6/64GB version comes with a €399 price-tag. There's also an 8/128GB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36gqwN7

Gamers with tight budgets will be happy that they can get better performance at low prices with Nvidia's Super series refreshes from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Nl1F1U

PUBG Mobile's security team is working on an upgraded anti-cheat system to keep cheating behaviour in check. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32WuHLU

1More has launched its first pair of truly wireless earphones, the Stylish True Wireless, at Rs. 6,999. Here's our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Nl3lse

As per Sony’s financial report for the second quarter, the PlayStation 4 is now Sony’s second-bestselling console of all time. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Jztti5

As per Sony’s financial report for the second quarter, the PlayStation 4 is now Sony’s second-bestselling console of all time. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Jztti5

Back in September, Realme announced its Android 10 update roadmap for its smartphones in India. Now, the company has revealed its Android 10 rollout plans for its devices in China. Realme X2 Pro Realme currently sells five smartphones in its home country, which include the Realme X, Realme X Lite (aka 3 Pro in India), Realme Q (aka 5 Pro in India), Realme X2 (aka XT 730G in India), and Realme X2 Pro. Realme will release Android 10 for the Realme X, X Lite and Q in Q1 2020, while the X2 and X2 Pro will get it in Q2 2020. The company hasn't shared an exact date for the rollout... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PxViL9

After yesterday's confirmation that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Watch which will go official alongside the Mi CC9 Pro/ Mi Note 10 on November 5, we have the first hands-on tour of the smartwatch. After unlocking the device we see a simple 3x3 app grid with square icons and a dark background which hints that MIUI for Watch will support a built-in dark mode just like its smartphone counterpart. We also get to see the digital crown in action which can be used to navigate the interface and also acts as a power button. Oddly enough the user loads up a video on the small watch screen which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2q9GqrJ

China granted approval for Nintendo to sell its first Switch console game in the country, a regulator announced, drawing closer the official launch of the hybrid home-portable device in the world's biggest game market. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2otzh5c

The smartphone market in China has improved sequentially, reported Canalys in its quarterly report. Huawei managed to steal market share from all its major competitors, reaching a total of 42%, thanks to an annual shipments growth of 66%. However, the overall scene remained unimpressive, with 97.8 million shipments, 3% down from the 100.6 million for the same period last year. The runner-up for the July-September period of 2019 was vivo with 17.9% market share, followed by fellow BBK brand Oppo with 17.4% of the pie. Xiaomi and Apple completed the Top 5, while other brands saw 31%... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/321kwUW

The Fortnitemares event has kicked off in Fortnite and it brings the Storm King limited time mode among a host of other changes. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PsyIUe

Apple released watchOS 6 for Watch Series 3 and 4 back in September, and earlier this month the company rolled out watchOS 6.0.1 with some bug fixes. Now, Apple is seeding watchOS 6.1 for all models of its smartwatch, including Series 1 and 2, which were excluded from the initial rollout. watchOS 6.1 doesn't come with any major new features but brings in some improvements and bug fixes. However, users of Watch Series 1 and 2 should expect a new digital clock as well as new Calculator, Voice Memos, and Audiobooks apps. You can head over here to learn more about watchOS 6. watchOS 6.1... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Jyxbsi

Xiaomi’s latest range of TVs includes the Mi TV 4X 50, a 50-inch 4K HDR LED Smart TV. We review this model to find out how it performs. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32ZgPk0

EA and Valve announced Tuesday that the former’s games and services — including the likes of FIFA 20 and EA Access, called Origin Access on PC — will be available on Steam next year. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order kicks off the partnership on November 15. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BTa72X

Sony on Wednesday said quarterly operating profit jumped 16 percent on robust image sensor sales, its strongest-ever result for the second quarter, and it raised its full-year earnings outlook. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/34eAoow

Xiaomi has revealed the Mi CC9 Pro back panel and teased the curved edge of its display, but today it delivered a much clearer image of the front. The device, expected to go global under the name Mi Note 10, will have a waterdrop notch, curved sides of the display and at least one more color, in addition to the Green - some sort of Pearl White gradient. In several promo posters that are circulating Chinese social media, we see images depicting networks and 5G connectivity, but Xiaomi is staying silent on what the chipset of the phone will be - if it is the rumored Snapdragon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C6hcxv

The Black Shark 2 Pro unveiled in July got an orange paint job just over two weeks ago. Today, the company announced a new color variant of the gaming smartphone, dubbed Streamer Purple (machine translated from Chinese). This new color model comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It's priced at CNY2,999 ($425/€380) and will go on sale in China starting November 1 through the company's official site, JD.com, and Mi.com. The Black Shark 2 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and packs a 4,000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging. You can head this way to know more about... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BUL27V

Last week we saw a leaked render of the Huawei nova 6 which revealed the phone's design. The smartphone also appeared on TENAA sporting model numbers WLZ-AN00 and WLZ-AL10 - its 5G and 4G variants, respectively. Now thanks to 3C, we know the 4G model will support up to 40W charging speeds. The 3C listing of the nova 6 4G reveals the phone will ship with the HW-100400C00 adapter, which supports 40W charging speed. The listing doesn't reveal any other details about the nova 6, but the render that surfaced last week did confirm a few things about the phone like a quad camera on the back,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2q3zVqu

Huawei's grand unveiling event for the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro took place in Europe, but so far neither device has officially been released in the continent. That might change soon, if a new rumor that supposedly originates at "well-informed sources based in China" is to be believed. These unnamed people claim that the company is gearing up to release the phones in Europe in mid-November. In fact, the launch date could be November 15. That said, it's still unclear exactly which countries are going to get the new flagship duo. Huawei Mate 30 Pro However, the same sources speculate... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32YZJmi

The Google Pixel 4 duo was not Google's best-kept secret. We saw pictures of the phone weeks before the event, and we even learned about Face unlock while Google teased the Motion Sense features ahead of its event. The Google Pixel 4 XL represents everything that Google has learned in the first four iterations of the Google Pixel, including a mid-cycle and mid-range Pixel 3a which was very well received. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31Z5fnD

LG has already announced that its G8X ThinQ, along with its unique Dual Screen accessory, will be hitting the United States starting on November 1. Carriers were going to then confirm their specific launch details, and Sprint is the first one to come forward with just that. The LG G8X and the Dual Screen will be available at Sprint on November 8. Pre-orders start on November 1. If you switch to the carrier, you can have the G8X for just $15 per month with Sprint Flex lease. Current customers can take advantage of this offer if they are upgrade eligible or add a line of service to their... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32YAel7

Before the millions of players, before the billions in revenue, before the esports tournaments that topped 100 million spectators, League of Legends was more of an idea than a game. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/36dgRqk

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is frequently crashing for some Xbox One X owners. Developer Infinity Ward has addressed the matter, assuring that a fix is being worked upon. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Jul6nE

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the reboot of the widely popular first-person shooter game, will launch on Friday and is set to become another billion-dollar hit for publisher Activision. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2pcoE7g

In our review of See Apple TV+ series — which stars Jason Momoa in the lead — we look at how terrible, surface writing leads to lacklustre plot, underdeveloped characters, and a show that has nothing to say. See TV series release date is November 1 on Apple TV+. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2MRSAhQ

We put Honor's latest band to the test to see if can stand on its own against the Mi Band 4. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3477iHz

The Galaxy Fold has been out for a while now, after its issues got dealt with and it was re-announced. So what's next for Samsung in the foldable smartphone space? Well, it looks like the company is thinking of going smaller. Where the Fold is a smartphone that unfolds into a tablet, Samsung's next foldable might unfold into a smartphone, flip phone style. The video embedded below is official and straight from Samsung's developer conference. In it the company is showing that it's exploring a new form factor, and this will bring back memories for some of you. Memories of flip phones.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WqsC8D

NVIDIA has announced two new graphics cards for the PC in the mid-range price category, the GTX 1660 SUPER and the GTX 1650 SUPER. Both these cards will compete with the upcoming RX 5500 series of graphics cards from AMD. The GTX 1660 SUPER is the card launching today through board partners. The GTX 1660 SUPER is an evolution of the GTX 1660 launched earlier this year, although it won't be replacing it and will slot between the GTX 1660 and the GTX 1660 Ti. The GTX 1660 SUPER packs in the same 1408 CUDA cores as the GTX 1660 and the same 1530MHz base and 1785MHz boost... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36aqTbX

The Moto 360 was amongst the pioneer Android Wear smartwatches when it debuted back in 2015. Motorola had two takes at smartwatches before deciding to call it quits in 2016 but now a company called eBuyNow decided to take up where Motorola left off and revived the Moto 360. The new smartwatch runs Wear OS and retains a similar design to the second-gen Moto 360 from 2017 but overhauls the internals. The new Moto360 is built around a 1.2-inch OLED display which has a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. It also brings always-on functionality and has a crown for easier UI control. Under the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2qUX3rK

During this year's SDC (Samsung Developer Conference), the company introduced two new notebook lineups - the Galaxy Book Flex and the Galaxy Book Ion. Each comes in two flavors - 13" and 15" and they all share a couple of common standout features. First and foremost, the Flex and the Ion have QLED Full HD (1920 x 1080px) displays and although Samsung claims these are the first QLED displays on the market, there are some earlier implementations of the tech in the laptop market. AU Optronics has been making Quantum Dot panels for quite some time now and they can be found in early Acer... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nlb9u1

CAT's latest rugged phone doesn't look it on the surface. While still complying to the usual IP68 water and dust resistance and MIL-STD 810G standards, it's thin at 9.69mm and has an exposed aluminum frame as well as a clean TPU backplate. The front is covered with Gorilla Glass 6 that sits slightly recessed under a protective ridge. The aforementioned back plate is made of non-slip TPU interrupted only by a single camera cutout. That camera is a 12MP f/1.8 Sony-made unit with 1.4µm pixels. The selfie camera is an 8MP snapper. The CAT S52 has been tested for thermal shocks, high and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NlF59f

Samsung unveiled a new rugged phone and it may be the first instance where "Pro" actually means "professional" rather than "premium chipset" or "larger screen". This is phone for agents in the field and first responders. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro is MIL-STD-810G and IP68 certified, allowing it to survive adverse conditions and hard shocks. It can go under 1.5m (5ft) of water for half an hour. It's powered by a 4,500mAh battery, which can be swapped in the field with the second battery included in the package. There are also exposed pogo pins to allow it to charge from a docking... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32XBjcU

Ever since Apple introduced its ProMotion display on the 2017 iPad Pros, rumors have been swirling that it would also make its way to the iPhone lineup. While the past two generations iPhones failed to deliver on this front and stuck with regular 60Hz panels, a new report quoting industry insiders suggests that next year's flagship iPhones will in fact come with 120Hz ProMotion OLED screens. Apple's ProMotion technology is an adaptive refresh rate solution that can scale between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on the task at hand. This would also allow for better battery management as keeping... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JxdMHV

Last week we spotted a smartphone in the hands of a vivo ambassador, and the device had an unusual setup with four cameras, lined up in a diamond shape. Today the vivo account on Weibo posted a short teaser, revealing the already rumored name of the upcoming device - vivo S5. The tagline of the device is roughly translated as "Illuminate your beauty" and given the vivo S1 and vivo S1 Pro were photo-centric, it is highly likely the vivo S5 will also be a smartphone for people who take plenty of selfies and portrait shots. At this point there are no specs... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WlU5YO

Alphabet released its Q3 earnings report and the results show steady growth across the board. Revenues, in particular, have grown by 20% year over year and reached $40.5 billion. As usual, the majority of revenues stemmed from advertising which brought in $33.92 billion. Google's other product categories which include hardware and cloud products brought in $6.43 billion for the period. Operating income is also growing at 23% and topped $9.1 billion. I am extremely pleased with the progress we made across the board in the third quarter, from our recent advancements in search and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31Xrjz4

1More has launched its first pair of truly wireless earphones, the Stylish True Wireless, at Rs. 6,999. Here's our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Nl3lse

Gamers with tight budgets will be happy that they can get better performance at low prices with Nvidia's Super series refreshes from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Nl1F1U

Xiaomi launched the MIUI 11 beta testing for the Pocophone F1 on October 19 with a promise to deliver a stable version in about two weeks. It appears that testing well very smoothly as the final update is now rolling to selected units. Tthe newest MIUI 11 software with build number 11.0.5.0.PEJMIXM is now seeded to those that participated in the beta test with a wider rollout in the following days if everything goes as planned. Xiaomi calls this a "Beta Stable" release, but it should be identical to the Stable update everybody will get unless major bugs are discovered. The update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MYhAnY

Xiaomi continues the teaser campaign for the Mi CC9 Pro (which will go under the name Mi Note 10 globally). The latest image focuses on the curved display - that's right, curved. It also posted demoes of the camera using its 5x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom. Mi CC9 Pro teaser image - check out the curved screen Thanks to TENAA, we know that it will be a 6.47" OLED display with 1080p+ resolution. Actually, if you look at the photos by the regulator or even the official schematic of the five cameras, you'll see the telltale reflections of a curved screen. But what all these... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/348XvAX

Alphabet has been inquiring about the eventual purchase of Fitbit for quite some time, but the latest reports reveal the parent of Google has submitted an official offer for the wearable company. The agency is saying there is no certainty this offer would lead to any deal and the price cannot be learned. The acquisition of Fitbit could mean Google will finally have a team able to build a Pixel Watch that can compete in the wearable market. Currently, Google only provides the Wear OS to third parties and this could help it expand its hardware portfolio. Once the news broke,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WlNj5i

After its big announcement two weeks ago, Realme has finally started the sales of its X2 smartphone in the European markets. The phone is now shipping to Spain, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and the UK. It's available in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colors and goes for €300. The X2 is only available in the 8/128GB trim. It packs a 6.4-inch FHD+ display, quad-camera setup with a 64MP main sensor and the Snapdragon 730G chipset. There's also a 4,000 mah battery with 30W fast charging and NFC. You can check out our hands-on to know more about the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PtMPJg

Xiaomi is outing the Mi CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10 next Tuesday, and the phone will be accompanied on stage by a Mi Watch and a new Mi TV 5. We learned the key specs of the phone earlier today, but the company also lifted the curtain a little bit to show more of the upcoming gadgets. The wearable will look a lot like the Apple Watch with its square screen and one button on the upper right side, while the TV is advertised with NTSC at 108% and 4K quantum-dot technology. The NTSC color gamut (not to be confused with the TV standard) is developed for the range of colors that the human eye... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NqyH0q

PUBG Mobile's security team is working on an upgraded anti-cheat system to keep cheating behaviour in check. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32WuHLU

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While Samsung has already pushed two versions of its One UI 2 beta to S10 owners, it seems there is a critical flaw that refuses users' PIN, password or pattern after restarting their device. It's not confirmed whether Note10 users are experiencing the same issue yet. For now, the only workaround to the bug is to set up the remote unlock feature before restarting the device and then use the Find My Mobile app to delete all biometrics and screen lock data. The only issue is that you still won't be able to enroll new screen lock or biometrics so the device will remain without any form of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2q08Q7B

Xiaomi revealed the upcoming Mi CC9 Pro would be made official on November 5 with five shooters, the main one having a 108 MP sensor. Today the device with model number M1910F4E appeared on TENAA, shining a light on the specs sheet. The phone will have a massive battery that is listed as 5,170 mAh. However, the CC9 naming is likely to remain exclusive to China. The company announced on its Facebook page that a Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is arriving with five cameras and it is pretty safe to assume they are exactly the same devices. The Mi CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10 will have three RAM options -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WjUY4g

Last week, Huawei announced via social media that it would begin holding pre-order for the Mate 30 series in The Philippines on October 28. Today, customers in the Philippines can start pre-ordering the Mate 30 for PHP 34,990 ($685) or the Mate 30 Pro for PHP 50,990 ($999). Both base models come with 8GB of RAM while storage is 128 GB and 256GB, respectively. Customers who pre-order from now through Friday November 8 will free accessories including a Supercharge Wireless Charger and a second Supercharge Wireless Car Charger, both worth PHP 5,580 ($109). The Huawei Mate 30 Pro... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31XDziW

Back in September at HMD Global's IFA debut, the Nokia 7.2 became official, wanting to compete in the incredibly crowded mid-range smartphone space. This phone has turned heads left and right for its value proposition, so let's see how good that actually is. We've taken the Nokia 7.2 for a spin and have some thoughts - both in writing, as well as in video form, embedded for your viewing pleasure below. The Nokia 7.2 is promising on paper, but does it deliver in real life? Our video review goes into aspects such as the build and screen quality, performance, battery life, and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2pXF2Zk

Back in June LG made a huge fuss in India about its brand new W series of smartphones, of which the W30 Pro is the last to launch. Both the W10 and the W30 went on sale in early July, while the W30 Pro is only now making its way to stores. The LG W30 Pro is priced at INR 14,999, which at the moment translates into roughly $211 or €191. For that amount of cash you get a 6.22-inch 720x1520 19:9 LCD touchscreen, the Snapdragon 632 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera system (13 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 5 MP depth sensor), a 16 MP selfie snapper housed in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31Qd9zL

Jio All-in-One plans, first Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 sales, WhatsApp Group Privacy settings update, Moto G8 Plus India launch, Redmi K20 update rollout, and other top tech news of the week. from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2om5ECV

Apple is now rolling out iOS 13.2 to compatible iPhones, which includes iPhone 6s and newer devices. The size of the OTA varies but expect it to be about 500-600MB in size. One of the big new features in iOS 13.2 is Deep Fusion, which was first announced back in September during the iPhone 11 announcement. Deep Fusion uses machine learning on the Neural Engine on the A13 Bionic and captures nine images every time you take a shot in low to medium light. These images are then intelligently selected and combined to produce one high resolution images with more detail and less noise... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32X3Wae

Apple has finally announced the much rumored AirPods Pro. They are priced at $249 in the US and will be available starting Wednesday, October 30. The AirPods Pro are not a replacement for the standard AirPods but as the name suggests, a more premium version of them. The main features here are active noise cancellation, a new water resistant design and a few other unique and interesting features. The active noise cancellation has been a long time coming. The AirPods Pro feature an in-ear design, making them only the second pair of Apple earphones apart from the now defunct and aptly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JJgsCH

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With the 2019 flagships out of the way, it's time to look forward to the 2020 flagships. One of the first rumors surrounding the Galaxy S11 is in. Аlthough, most of it is already expected. For starters, the S11 family is expected to come with Snapdragon 865 and Exynos 9830 depending on the market. But that's hardly of anyone's surprise. Perhaps the usual market arrangements will be at hand - Snapdragon 865 for China and the US and Exynos 9830 for the rest of the world. The Exynos 9830 exists. In the latest One UI 2.0 beta for the S10, Samsung added support for the Exynos 9830... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2pWWoWc

In the past, if you wanted to send money via Google Pay you'd be prompted to use an old school PIN pattern to authenticate the transfer. Starting with version 2.100 Google is finally adding support for fingerprints and face authentication for money transfers thanks to Android 10's biometric API. New biometric options in Google Pay The feature is currently only available for Android 10 devices and is found in the Sending money settings section of the app. Previously you were only limited to using your Google Account Pin but now can switch to biometric authentication instead.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2qTqISb