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Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3oNp7a3

The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TEdpQy

Last week’s poll shows that Huawei’s new phones can stand on their own feet, even without the Google software ecosystem. However, there are several factors that will impact how the new models will perform in the market place. We gave the Huawei Mate 40 Pro its own poll as this one will first get a global release – units will be available in Europe next month. About 20% of voters are ready to grab one as soon as local stores open sales. Slightly more people are interested, but think that the €1,200 price tag is too steep. There’s still time before pre-orders kick in, so maybe Huawei will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/35VGUmy

OnePlus isn't what it used to be - as the market changes the company evolves to try and adapt better. Its phones slowly turned from flagship killers to actual premium flagship phones. Sure, they are still undercutting many of the competition based on MSRP, but store prices are usually close enough so as not to make a difference. And while OnePlus matches the competition in the display and design and its software is a favorite to many it often fails to impress with camera quality. However, we are not here to talk about flagships. Instead we will focus on the just launched Nord series -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TTW7iJ

When Motorola announced the rhythmically-named Moto G 5G Plus back in July, it was pretty apparent that a vanilla Moto G 5G should eventually follow. Now we seem to have the scoop on a Moto device, codenamed “Kiev”, allegedly coming to market as the Moto G 5G. The original source on this is somewhat sketchy. But seems to mostly check out. Motorola Moto G 5G leaked shot Apparently the Moto G 5G will be based on the new Snapdragon 750G chipset – a promising part that offers 5G support, including mmWave and AI noise suppression at a budget price point. The exciting silicon already... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jINvpy

The Intel Iris Xe Max discrete GPU is not just about entry-level gaming performance, but AI acceleration and video encoding for content creators. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jIOYfp

One UI 3.0 builds are well into public beta at this point. Galaxy S20 family devices in both the US and Germany, signed-up for the program are already running test Android 11, One UI 3.0 ROMs and in a more-recent development, so are US Note20 units. A new page has now gone up on the company’s official Malaysian website, highlighting some of the major new additions and changes in One UI 3.0. Probably the biggest news on there, however, is in the small print below the images, that promises a November launch for One UI 3.0. Samsung is yet to officially unveil a list of supported... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/34McNPn

Samsung has redesigned its Galaxy Store to focus more on gaming. The new design is aimed to allow gamers discover, browse, and play more games. It also looks to offer a curated list of game recommendations and better gaming perks. Gamers can also download Fortnite through Galaxy Store. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3efLBva

Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/37Xhurr

Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/35R08K7

Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mGKwjo

The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2GdiOLh

Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jHtaks

Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3eeeN68

Earlier today, LG posted its earnings report for the July-September period and results from the mobile division are looking promising. Operating income from mobile was listed at KRW 1.52 trillion ($1.34 billion) - a 17% quarter on quarter increase in sales. Despite this, the mobile division is still operating at a loss - $124.9 million for Q3 which is down from the $169.1 million loss in Q2 2020. LG saw improved sales figures across major markets in North and South America. The LG Wing, Velvet and Q51 were listed as the key smartphones for LG in the past quarter. Increased production... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3oBMO4S

Apple finally launched the iPhone 12 lineup and for the first time, there are four smartphones - mini, vanilla, Pro, and Pro Max. The iPhone 12 was expected to be the bestseller of the four by delivering the most versatile size at a more affordable price tag. Having already completed our written review, we are now ready to show you the video version. It's over 10 minutes long, so take a comfortable seat and see what Will has to say about the Apple iPhone 12. There are plenty of things to get enthusiastic about but Apple also managed to disappoint some of its hardcore fans. While... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31WiDvJ

Amazfit unveiled the second generation GTR and GTS smart watches and among their upgrades was REM detection. REM sleep is essential for a good night’s rest, this update will improve the sleep analysis performed by the watch. After installing the new firmware, you can activate REM detection in the Zepp app (which used to be called Amazfit). A previous update enabled the original Amazfit GTR and GTS to detect daytime naps too. This update also improves the accuracy of GPS tracking during exercise. It’s not the first to do so, Amazfit has tweaked the GPS speed and position accuracy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jErb0h

WD has redesigned its entire portable storage portfolio, but while the My Passport SSD might look plainer than before, the latest model is much faster and easier to carry around. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oGPgap

The siege on Huawei may be easing off a bit – at least as far as its mobile division is concerned. The Financial Times reports that companies will be able to supply Huawei with components for non-5G uses. More specifically components that won’t be used in the company’s 5G networking equipment. “It has been indicated to us that chips for mobile devices are not a problem,” says an executive from an Asian semiconductor company. Samsung Display already has a license and Mr. Lee, an analyst at Jefferies, writes that Sony and OmniVision have been given the green light to supply Huawei with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TCswtZ

The Ministry of Electronics & IT in India banned 118 mobile apps back in September, and the list included the popular game PUBG Mobile. After multiple attempts to get back on track and to bring the battle royale title to its fans, PUBG Corporation has finally given up and announced it is terminating all service and access to users. Starting today, October 30, PUBG Mobile Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG Mobile Lite will stop working. The rights of the PUBG Mobile brand will be returned to the owners of the intellectual property and Tencent Games will no longer have rights to the franchise in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/35MTcxI

The latest addition to Honor’s X10 lineup is here with the 10X Lite. It’s a more affordable alternative to the X10 5G and X10 Max 5G and brings midrange specs and a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. The 10X Lite brings a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner while the bottom houses the headphone jack and Type-C connector. Around the back, we have an f/1.8 aperture 48MP primary shooter paired with a 5MP ultrawide lens. Keeping them company are two 2MP modules for macro shots and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HEDXPr

Xbox Series S/X pre-orders in India sold out instantly, Microsoft Executive Vice President of Gaming Phil Spencer said in a weekly talk show. The Redmond company started taking pre-orders for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the country starting September 22. The pre-orders went live through channels including Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34IkJAQ

Up until now, Samsung phone owners have the option to use the company’s Find My Mobile as well as Google’s Find My Device to locate misplaced or stolen phones. Today, Samsung is introducing a new service called SmartThings Find. It works on all Galaxy phones and tablets running Android 8 or later and can also be used to track wearables like Galaxy Watch devices (running Tizen 5.5 and above) as well as Galaxy Buds Live and Buds Plus. It’s part of a new update to Samsung’s SmartThings app and is already up and running in most regions around the world. The service comes with some cool new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TzGkp3

LG’s focus at the start of next year will be on two projects – Rainbow and B Project. The former is expected to be a classic flagship, a continuation of the V-series. The latter is will have a rollable screen. It’s part of LG’s Explorer Project, which gave us the unorthodox LG Wing. B Project will have a similarly “out there” design – part of the screen will be rolled up for compactness but will be rolled out during use for a larger screen size. LG teased this device at the end of the Wing announcement, you can see it in the video below (we’ve cut out just the relevant part): ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HOTig7

Samsung has been touting the Galaxy Fold and its successor the Galaxy Z Fold2 as the ultimate multitasking mobile device - it is simultaneously a smartphone and a tablet. According to patents filed at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation), the eventual Galaxy Z Fold3 might become even more versatile by also adding an S Pen to its arsenal. The drawings show the stylus will be sitting in the bottom right side of the phone like in a Galaxy Note smartphone. The biggest issue so far was how the S Pen would work when interacting with the crease - reports from South Korea are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kU3XV2

Earlier today we reported that Samsung has grabbed back the top spot in the smartphone world from Huawei according to data by Canalys. Now, two more analysts companies confirm the data, along with the fact that Xiaomi is now in Top 3, surpassing Apple after an impressive performance in Q3 2020 while Huawei concedes the top spot it held last quarter. Analysts at IDC say the market witnessed very strong volumes between July and September in emerging markets like India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, revealed there was some pent-up demand for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3muI2UW

The Mandalorian season 2 episode 1 review and recap: Chapter 9: The Marshal was an epic opening (partly thanks to an IMAX sequence) that saw Mando (Pedro Pascal) and Cobb Vanth (Timothy Olyphant), a marshal with Boba Fett’s armour, take on a giant kyrat dragon on Tatooine. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37Td0SB

348 million smartphones were shipped between July 1 and September 30 according to the latest report from Canalys. That is 4 million fewer units than the same time last year. On a quarterly basis, the overall market grew by 22% and Samsung was yet again the runaway leader with 80.2 million shipments thanks to whopping 50% jump in smartphone sales during Q3 with improved cost management and the launch of several midrangers. Coming in at second place is Huawei, the Chinese maker managed a respectable 51.7 million shipments despite its ongoing legal battles. Huawei did decline compared to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JlI4QT

Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine have been postponed due to issues caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Far Cry 6 was scheduled to release on February 18 next year while Rainbow Six Quarantine was supposed to be available early 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31W2eHH

Samsung has for years had a luxurious line-up for the Chinese smartphone market under the W line. It used to launch exclusive (and ultra-expensive) clamshell phones with Android until the Fold series came to life and now it's more of an exercise in rebranding. The company has confirmed that it's about to welcome a new member along those lines - the Samsung W21 5G. The new phone is scheduled to arrive on November 4 but initial reports and listings reveal that it will be identical to the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Samsung W21 5G poster The only major difference between the W21 5G and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HJY2Ua

Cyberpunk 2077 might be delayed to December but the special edition of the OnePlus 8T is still on track for a November release. The company confirmed it's coming on November 2 with a modified camera island on the back. The phone is expected to have a custom theme, similar to other cross-branding partnerships in the past. The teaser image suggests the rectangle on the back is getting extra wide to incorporate “2077” for extra fancy looks but it's unlikely that the actual cameras will be any different. Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to arrive on Xbox, Playstation, Windows, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3e9N861

Steam Halloween Sale is currently underway and brings attractive discounts on several games. The sale started on October 29 and will run through November 2 with discounts on not only horror titles but also a variety of other genres. Control, Devil May Cry 5, Doom Eternal, Dead Island, Resident Evil 2, and Outlast are some of the games that get price cuts for the Hallo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kJtm3P

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PC system requirements have been revealed by Activision and Treyarch, and the first thing that stands out is the game’s massive size: 175GB for all game modes, and 250GB for 4K gamers. Here are the minimum and recommended requirements for CoD Cold War. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TAuECa

As reported by The Verge, Netflix is announcing new rates for US-based subscribers. Currently, the streaming service offers three-tiered plans. The entry-level Basic $9 plan only allows for a single stream at up to 480p resolution and remains unchanged. The next tier - Standard, which is Netflix’s most popular, is being increased from $13/month to $14 – this plan allows for up to two simultaneous streams at up to 1080p resolution. Finally, the Premium tier is going from $16/month to $18. This tier allows for up to four simultaneous streams at up to 4K resolution. Netflix... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kC0lXM

Apple One — the subscription bundle that includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage — will launch Friday, October 30, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced. Apple One costs Rs. 195 / $15 per month (for individuals) or Rs. 365 / $20 per month (for families). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2JgDEdT

PUBG Mobile will terminate its access for users in India starting Friday, October 30. The new move comes nearly two months after the government banned the highly popular battle royale game along with its lightweight PUBG Mobile Lite and other 116 apps in early September. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mBU27b

Best Buy got impatient and stopped waiting around for Black Friday. The retailer has ousted some outstanding deals on smartphones, but these, as far as we can tell, are all very short-term. Like, one day only. That means if you like what you read about here, you need to jump straight up to one of the Source links below and make your purchase quickly. First up, we have Samsung's very own 'flagship killer', the Galaxy S20 FE. Its normal retail price is $700, we've seen it offered for $600 a bunch of times, but now you can pick it up for only $350. That's an insane deal, but there are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jHe6TC

If you're in the US and are wondering which carriers are going to offer the upcoming OnePlus 9, that may be coming sooner than expected, then wonder no more. The enterprising folks over at XDA Developers have discovered, through a deep dive into the OxygenOS code, that the OnePlus 9 is in fact headed to both Verizon and T-Mobile. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro seems to only be on the way to T-Mobile, with Verizon seemingly foregoing the more expensive option. The OnePlus 8 was also offered by Verizon There are very good hints about all of this in the OxygenOS code, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/386sgfh

We’ve seen plenty of Samsung devices get updated to One UI 2.5 in the last weeks and the latest one is the Galaxy A70s which has is now receiving the update in India. The new update comes with the A707FDDU3BTH4 build number and weighs roughly 1.6 GB. It also brings the latest October security patch on board as well as all the near One UI 2.5 additions. These include Wireless DeX, updated Pro camera mode, Always On Display additions and more. One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy A70s The update is expected to follow a staged approach and will likely make its way to more users in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3eaPn96

Just a year ago getting a 5G-ready phone meant you had to shell out around $1,000 but since then we’ve seen an abundance of more affordable phones that support the latest network standard and LG’s K92 5G is the latest one. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset and works with sub-6 5G networks only. More importantly, the phone will be available soon in the US at just under $400. LG K92 5G in Titan Gray The K92 features a large 6.7-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. We have a fingerprint scanner on the right-hand-side and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/34EUU4X

Spotify released its financial results for the July-September period and performance is better than expected. The music streaming platform now boasts a total of 320 million monthly active users (MAUs) which is up by 7% from the 299 million MAUs it reported at the end of Q2 and 29% more than Q3 2019. Premium users now number 144 million, which is a 5% increase over the previous quarter and an impressive 27% yearly growth. Spotify Q3 financial results These numbers still put Spotify as the runaway leader in the music subscription services category, well ahead of Apple Music which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2G88W5s

Lenovo unveiled a transparent edition of the Legion Pro gaming flagship. The X-shaped middle part is now see-through, allowing you to peek at the components inside (the two “wedges” on either side of the X remain opaque). While most phones are pretty static, the Lenovo Legion Pro has a side-mounted pop-up camera. It’s normally hidden out of sight, but with the transparent edition the mechanism that raises and lowers it can be viewed in action. Lenovo Legion Pro transparent edition Lenovo did not say when this special edition will be available (beyond “coming soon”). Some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3e62JU8

While the S21 series is supposed to launch a month earlier than expected, it seems that the design is still being tweaked. OnLeaks is back with a revised version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which has a different camera design from the original renders. Revised design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - note the extra camera/sensor No, the camera island will still look like that, but there’s an extra module on the back. It’s not clear if this is a fifth camera or some sensor (a 3D ToF sensor, perhaps?). Also note that the position of the LED flash has shifted slightly. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/34Em2AT

OnePlus has published an early access version of the HeyMelody app, which can be used to update the firmware of several True Wireless headsets. The main difference between it and the OnePlus Buds app is wider support. HeyMelody supports OnePlus’ Buds and Buds Z, as well as a couple of Oppo Models – Enco W51 and Enco X. You can use the app to pair the buds, check their battery levels and, of course, update their firmware. HeyMelody let's you update the firmware on your OnePlus and Oppo TWS headsets But wider support doesn’t just mean support for more buds, this app works on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/37SWHFC

Samsung reported its quarterly results for the July-September 2020 period and the numbers look promising. The revenue is KRW66.96 trillion which is the highest ever in the history of the company, while the operating profit is KRW12.35 trillion - a 52% increase from the previous three-month period and 59% better than last year. Q3 2020 Guidance KRW / USD Q2 2020 Results KRW / USD Q3 2019 Results KRW / USD Sales 66.96 trillion / 59 billion 52.97 trillion / 46.72 billion 62 trillion / 54.69 billion Operating Profit 12.35... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/37ONy0E

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers as much power as previous-gen flagships and could help popularise ray tracing, though it's still relatively expensive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jIBZKG

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers as much power as previous-gen flagships and could help popularise ray tracing, though it's still relatively expensive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e8lS8f

While Huawei didn’t rank highly in Counterpoint’s Trust Rankings, things are about to change as Wang Chenglu, the President of Huawei’s consumer business software department, says that the company is preparing to release an EMUI 11 update for 37 models. This will push the upgrade rate over 90%. Flagships in the Huawei P40 and Mate 30 series received a public beta of the new OS version on October 10. Today, ten more models are joining the beta program, including the Honor 30 and Huawei nova 7. You will find the list of phones getting the beta below along with a timeline at the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jBoRHb

Earlier this week, news broke out that vivo is gearing up to replace its Funtouch OS with an all-new overlay called Origin OS based on Android. The project has been dubbed a complete makeover of Funtouch OS and now we have official confirmation from vivo that Origin OS is indeed real thanks to several posts from the brand’s official WeChat account. vivo Origin OS teasers The launch of the new OS is expected to take place on November 19 when vivo is planning to hold its developer conference. There we’ll get to see what vivo has in store on its software front and we also might... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TzsG55

Smartphone makers shipped a record-setting 53 million units in India this quarter, reports Counterpoint Research. This is a growth of 9% year over year (YoY). “The Indian smartphone market is on a recovery path as the lockdown restrictions have been relaxed,” said Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh. Still, most people prefer to shop online. Xiaomi pipped Samsung to become the top brand in India in 2018, but now the Korean company has reclaimed first place. Samsung shipments grew 32% compared to Q3 last year, surpassing even pre-COVID levels. The company has been the quickest to recover... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kF9oY2

Despite being a full week away from going on pre-order, Apple’s iPhone 12 mini somehow managed to get into the hands of Romanian tech journalist George Buhnici. He then posted a detailed hands-on video of the device where he gives us our first live look and compares it to the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro which further reinstates the mini’s tiny stature. At 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm and 135 grams, the mini is going against the mainstream and finally delivers a one-hand usable iPhone with the latest chipset from Apple. We get to see the mini and its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED against the 12, 12... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31SOihD

Oppo is bringing a new smartphone to its lineup of midrangers - the K7x 5G. The launch is scheduled for November 4 and while we don’t know any actual specs about the phone, the company says it will have “lots and lots of power”. We can clearly see a rectangle island on the back for the camera but even when we tinkered with the brightness of the image, we couldn’t make out the number of shooters or how they’re going to be aligned. Rumors are the phone has already appeared on TENAA under the model number PERM00 with a 6.5” LCD of Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 ratio. The battery has ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/31ToOk3

Honor’s universe of wearables keeps expanding and the latest addition will be the Band 6, the company announced on Weibo. The device will have a big screen and will be officially introduced on Tuesday, November 3. Honor Band 6 official teaser In the Weibo post, the company claimed the Band 6 will mark a new era of full-screen wearables and “this time it will be different”. The predecessor, Honor Band 5, covered all the bases for an affordable device - stylish, unobtrusive, basic fitness tracking. While we expect the same key functionality from the new wearable, we are also likely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3my72KW

Even the Pixel 5 is a mid-ranger this year, but Google's most affordable phone is the Pixel 4a. The phone sells for around $349.99 usually, and for some reason Verizon marked that up to $379.99. No need to worry, though, for Big Red currently has a very nice deal going for the phone. If you are okay to use its installment plan to purchase the device, you can get the Pixel 4a for just $5 per month, adding up (with Verizon math) to just $119.99 over the entirety of the two-year monthly payment period. Those are some huge savings you're getting for a phone that wasn't very expensive to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TvIkP4

AMD has unveiled three new graphics cards under the Radeon RX 6000 series: AMD Radeon RX 6800, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, and its new flagship AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. The first two — RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT — will be available November 18 at $579 and $649 respectively, with the RX 6900 XT following December 8 for $999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oAoP68

PlayStation Plus Collection details have been announced by Sony just ahead of the launch of PlayStation 5. The service will offer PS5 owners access to a curated library of iconic PlayStation 4 titles. The new service will be added as a benefit to existing PlayStation Plus members at no extra membership fee. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TBc8ts

PlayStation 5 (PS5) launch is just around the corner and Sony’s list of free PlayStation Plus games for the month of November has a surprise addition for PS5 users. The list includes Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, and Bugsnax as a PS5 exclusive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mJZuVR

Samsung Germany is currently running a “Payday” promotion starting on October 28 through November 18 for any customers who purchase a new Samsung Galaxy flagship phone and register the purchase through the Samsung Members app. Customers can get €200 off when they purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, or Z Fold 2, €150 off when they purchase a Galaxy Note20 Ultra or S20 Ultra, or €100 off when they get a Note20, S20, S20+, or S20 FE. The discount will be honored as a Samsung Pay rebate, so customers would need to pay the regular retail price and then register for the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kFbjf4

With T-Mobile’s recent acquisition of Spring, the carrier has been working all year to strengthen its mid-band 5G reach. The 2.5GHz spectrum is what T-Mobile calls its “goldilocks” band – which strikes a balance between reach and speeds (low-band 5G doesn’t have the best speeds and mmWave has pretty bad reach). T-Mobile’s mid-band 5G spectrum (2.5GHz) came from Sprint. T-Mobile is announcing its mid-band 5G network has been expanded to reach “nearly” 410 cities and towns all over the US (up from 210 US locations one month ago). The carrier hopes to cover 100 million Americans by the end of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/37Pnen3

AMD today announced the Radeon RX RX 6000 series of gaming graphics cards. Built on the new 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, these cards provide up to 2x improvement in performance over the previous generation AMD flagship while also including support for the new Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate API and will be available starting November. The most important card in this series will likely be the $649 Radeon RX 6800 XT. It features 72 compute units and 16GB of 16Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit wide memory bus. The 6800 XT can clock up to 2015MHz under load (or Game Clock as AMD likes to call it)... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3e2LwLu

The next Samsung smartphone in the entry-level world was expected to be called Galaxy A02, but a device with the model number SM-A025F/DS was just certified in Thailand as Galaxy A02s, revealing the actual marketing name of the device. This is the third time we see this moniker appear online - first it was certified by Bluetooth SIG, later popped on Geekbench, and today is on NBTC. Samsung Galaxy A02s on NBTC and Geekbench Those listings reveal pretty much nothing about the actual specs sheet of the phone. What we can take out from these listings is the Galaxy A02s will have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3oDpCU6

Apart from delivering intrusive ads outside the app, these 21 apps also frequently hide their icons so they can’t be deleted, and also hide behind relevant-looking advertisements which makes them hard to identify. Sensor Tower notes that these apps have been downloaded approximately eight million times so far. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jCOPKk

HyperX Pulsefire Haste is the newest addition to the company’s peripheral portfolio. It is a lightweight symmetrically designed mouse targeted towards gamers. It uses the PixArt PAW 3335 sensor that gives it a really high resolution. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35FZbnY

The company's share price was down 5.25 percent by 1000 GMT on the Warsaw Stock Exchange after Tuesday's statement that it could not meet the November 19 deadline and would have to postpone until December 10. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oyRPep

According to an FCC filing, the recently released iPhone 12 family might be hiding a reverse wireless charging feature, much like several of its Android rivals. The functionality has been rumored to appear with iPhone 11 but was then revealed that Apple has removed the feature in the final testing phase. A teardown from last year showed that not all the required hardware was in place. This year, however, the iPhone 12 seems to be rocking all the hardware that's needed to charge an accessory wirelessly. Of course, Apple hasn't mentioned anything about the feature and it's not currently... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3juRZ2U

Our Watch Dogs: Legion review looks at the “play as anyone” feature, the socio-political themes it tackles, its depiction of near-future dystopic London, the emphasis on drones, and the game’s performance on the Xbox One X. Watch Dogs: Legion available October 29 on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. It costs Rs. 3,999 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37PFMDU

Despite officially no longer being supported the Galaxy S7 duo is now receiving the September 2020 security patch. The two early 2016 phones were previously on the March 2020 security patch Update changelog The new update is currently rolling out in Canada and the UK and weighs in just under 70MB. The Galaxy S7 gets the G930W8VLS8CTI1 while the S7 Edge comes with the G935W8VLS8CTI1 build number. The new software comes with improved device stability, bugs fixes and performance optimizations. It’s expected to arrive in more regions soon. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HCPWfU

Our Watch Dogs: Legion review looks at the “play as anyone” feature, the socio-political themes it tackles, its depiction of near-future dystopic London, the emphasis on drones, and the game’s performance on the Xbox One X. Watch Dogs: Legion available October 29 on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. It costs Rs. 3,999 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31NG61U

Micromax’s return to India's smartphone market will begin on November 3. The company has now confirmed that the new phones – the “in” series – will be powered by MediaTek Helio G chipsets with hints pointing to the G35 and G85. India is gearing up to game on with the ultimate performance. And we have the perfect processor for that. Share the screenshot to tell us which one you think it is. #INMobiles unveiling on 3rd Nov, 12 noon.#MicromaxIsBack #INForIndia pic.twitter.com/g4EoKHN7Pr— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 27, 2020 The teasers continue with the back of a new phone,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TtuA7m

The same Chinese tech blog that gave us a look inside the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro now brings the teardown of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. The disassembly is the usual process of heating up the phone so that the adhesive holding its glass plate to the frame can loosen and then be pried open with a thin tool. The Mate 40 Pro is naturally modular inside. We can see the main board, the wireless charging coil, the 4,400mAh battery, the USB-C connector and the cameras. The main and ultrawide cameras are connected, while the 5x periscope zoom camera has its own independent housing. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3oHhBNZ