Tuesday 30 April 2019

Huawei India announces VIP service for Huawei P30 Pro customers

Following the Huawei P30 Pro's overwhelming response to its launch in India, Huawei is announcing a new VIP-level service for these customers across India. These VIP perks will also be available to customers of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei Mate 20 Pro Those with either device can take advantage of priority service whether they contact a service center or a Huawei repair location. There is even a dedicated toll-free number for VIP customers to reach the Huawei Contact Center. Those who require service will also be offered free pick and drop service across...



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5G smartphones from Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo all launch in Switzerland this week

For Swiss carrier Sunrise, 5G is quickly becoming a reality. On Tuesday, Sunrise announces that it will begin offering three 5G smartphones from three different Chinese phone makers starting this week. Sales of the Oppo Reno 5G will start tomorrow, May 1 while the Mate 20 X 5G and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G will both go on sale starting Thursday May 2. Oppo recently announced the Reno 10X zoom and Reno this month in Zurich as part of the Swisscom partnership. Sunrise is the first operator to launch the 5G variant which comes with 256GB of on-board storage, the 10X zoom camera, and 8GB of RAM....



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Garmin introduces 5 new Forerunner smartwatches, starting at $199

Garmin makes some of the best smartwatches for runners and today the company announced its updated Forerunner range is growing with five new models. Ranging from the entry-level Forerunner 45/45S through the mid-range 245/245 Music and top of the line Forerunner 945, Garmin believes it has a smartwatch for every type of runner. The Forerunner 45 and 45S are targeted for novice runners who don't necessarily need the most advanced tracking tech. The only difference between the two models is the watch size with the regular Forerunner 45 coming in a 42mm casing while the 45S is only...



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OnePlus teases the ultra-wide and zoom cameras of the 7 Pro

OnePlus has really cranked up the volume on its teaser campaign for the 7 Pro. The latest promo for the upcoming phone is a three-part camera teaser of a bird on a seaside log. The three samples have naturally been stripped of their EXIF data but they are nonetheless quite clear. We're likely looking at an ultra-wide, regular and telephoto lenses here. We won't get into a technical discussion about the quality - that's what full-res samples and reviews are for. We only hope that the OnePlus 7 won't be a lackluster sidekick overshadowed by the 7 Pro. Get closer to the...



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Amazon uses AI to track and fire its warehouse workers

Those working at Amazon's fulfillment centers in the US are being tracked, evaluated, and even fired automatically by AI. Is this ok?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Android update brings all but night mode

The latest software update brings a security patch, plus camera upgrades and a dark mode. However, night mode is still missing from the Note 9.

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Counterpoint: iPhone X is the best-selling phone in the world for 2018

Counterpoint Research released its analysis of the best-selling smartphones in the world and specifically in China. The winner of 2018 is the iPhone X, followed by three more Apple smartphones, with the Xiaomi Redmi 5A wrapping up the Top 5 . In China, the results are quite different - the best-seller is the Oppo R15, iPhone X is second, but Oppo has two more phones in the Top 4 - the mid-range Oppo A5 and the ultra-affordable Oppo A83. The Counterpoint report appeared on the Weibo account of the company without detailed info. We only know the Top three iPhones totaled nearly...



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Samsung Galaxy A50 review: a convincing mid-ranger with room for improvement

It was during the MWC that Samsung unveiled its new mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A30 and A50. Here is our complete review of the A50.

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LG posts operating loss in Q1, smartphone division still struggles

LG Electronics published its financial report for Q1 2019 and the mobile division numbers make for a grim reading. Revenue keeps falling with only KRW1.51 trillion ($1.34 billion) generated between January and March. This is 30% less on an yearly basis and 11% quarter over quarter. According to the official press release, the LG Mobile Communications Company managed to narrow its operational loss to KRW203.5 billion ($181 million) while in a process of rebuilding its smartphone business. Expectations are the launch of LG V50 ThinQ 5G will create a positive momentum in the second...



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Xiaomi CEO loses $149 million on a bet

Lei Jun could have to pay a huge sum for a bet made on a TV show in 2013. Will the millions be paid?

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Developer options tips and tricks: make the most of Android

The Android developer options aren't just for developers. Regular users can also find a trove of useful settings. Here is a list of the best you should try

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Samsung Galaxy Fit and Fit-e appear for pre-booking in Portugal, reveal full spec sheet

Samsung's Galaxy Fit trackers are aimed at users who don't need the full smartwatch experience but still want the basic convenience of tracking their workouts and heart rate. Last week we saw the Galaxy Fit-e on Samsung Albania's site and today we get more details as well as pricing on both the Gear Fit and Gear Fit-e. The Gear Fit-e will come with a 0.74-inch monochrome PMOLED display. It will run on the Cortex M0 processor with just 128KB of RAM and 4MB of storage. The fitness tracker only supports incoming notifications without the option to respond. The Gear Fit-e features...



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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro gets Fortnite support with latest update

After being taunted by the Realme CEO, Xiaomi announced couple of weeks back that it is considering adding support for Fortnite on its mid-range flagship, the Redmi Note 7 Pro. True to its word, Xiaomi has now released v10.2.10.0 update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which among other things, promises support for Fortnite. We decided to install the update and see how the game performs. The first thing we noticed was that you did not require the update to install and run Fortnite, both of which went through just fine. The other thing we noticed that performance was remarkably poor...



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Oculus Quest and Rift S pre-orders are live now

Pre-orders just began for Facebook's new generation of VR headsets, Oculus Quest and Rift S, which offer different experiences at an attractive price.

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What apps and games will be on Oculus Quest?

Oculus Quest could revolutionize VR, but it'll need some great apps to do so. Here's what we expect to see on the new standalone headset.

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Oculus Quest hands-on: VR unchained

The Oculus Quest promises a complete and convenient VR kit free from cables, connections and external sensors. Is this the VR headset for the mainstream?

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Bosch invests in hydrogen fuel cells for electric cars

Automotive supplier Bosch also wants to equip the fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. It is now partnering with stack manufacturer Powercell.

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OnePlus 7 Pro New York Times ad promises no bezel and no notch

OnePlus is running an ad in the New York Times newspaper, promoting its upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro. It teases a phone with No bells & whistles, no bezel, no notch, no app lag, no bloatware, no $2,000 price tag and oddly, no random music. The ad also features a blueprint of a phone that more or less confirms a few of its key selling points - the new triple camera, the new pop-up selfie camera, the in-display fingerprint scanner and a heat pipe for heat dispersion. Yes Virginia, if it's in The New York Times, it's got to be true. Welcome to the world, One Plus! pic.twitter.com/leKjS801dN—...



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Realme is celebrating its first birthday with flash sales, price cuts and phone giveaways

Realme is celebrating its first anniversary in India with a number of deals and giveaways that total INR 10,000,000. Participants could win 10 Realme 3 Pro units or buy one with a discount from its flash sale at noon on May 3 for INR 13,999. The regular Realme 3 now comes with double the storage at 3GB + 64GB for INR 9,999. Its flash sale will happen on May 2 at midnight. The Realme 2 Pro and Realme U1 will get a INR 1,000 discount on May 2 and will be priced INR 10,990 and INR 8,999, respectively. Buyers are eligible for 15% SuperCash when paying with MobiKwik while...



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Latest Samsung Galaxy Note9 update improves the camera and brings April security patch

Samsung is seeding a software update for the Galaxy Note9, which includes the Android security patch for April 1, 2019. More importantly, however, this firmware also adds an option in the Settings menu that lets you schedule the Night Mode to turn on and off automatically. Additionally, the new build comes with camera improvements that let you switch the FOV of the selfie camera between 68 degrees and 80 degrees with the help of a toggle located above the camera shutter button. This update, carrying version number N960FXXU2CSDE, weighs around 520MB in size and is currently rolled...



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Huawei will release 100,000 Mate X units before July

With Samsung's Galaxy Fold crisis at an all-time high, Huawei have decided to double their bet. At least that's what it looks like...

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Meizu 17 will likely be the company's first 5G phone, might bring portless design

Meizu's recently released 16s is the company's flagship device for 2019 but according to new speculations, Meizu is hard at work on its successor which will also bring 5G capabilities for the first time in the manufacturer's lineup. An image from the recent China Unicom Partner Conference revealed the slogan for the upcoming device reading "meet the new 5G era, Meizu 17 is coming". We've also got some leaked hands-on images courtesy of a Weibo user. According to speculations, the new phone will adopt the portless design from the Meizu Zero concept phone, which failed to make its way to...



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Samsung Galaxy A40 review



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Motorola Moto E6 specs leak, 5.45-inch display and Snapdragon 430 SoC in tow

Motorola unveiled the Moto G7 lineup back in February this year, and while there's no word from the company yet regarding the Moto E6 series, specifications of the vanilla E6 have surfaced online which tell us what to expect from this smartphone. According to the report the Moto E6 is codenamed "surfna" and is powered by Snapdragon 430 SoC which is mated to 2GB RAM. The smartphone has a 5.45-inch 1440 x 720-pixel display on the front which is accompanied by a 5MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K5E9 sensor having f/2.0 aperture. Motorola Moto E5 Round the back, the E6 sports a 13MP Samsung...



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Energizer Max Power 18K Pop funding campaign fails spectacularly

MWC 2019 saw plenty of new gadgets announced, but one of the phones that surprised us was the Energizer Max Power 18K Pop with 18,000 mAh battery. Initially, pricing and availability weren't revealed, but the device eventually appeared on IndieGoGo in an attempt to gather funding and gauge public interest. The manufacturer Avenir Telecom set a $1.2 million goal, but a total of 11 backers pledged just $15,005 before the campaign came to its end. Avenir Telecom said it will keep working on improving design and thickness, as the company believes "there is a rising interest for...



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Dead Facebook users to overtake living ones in 50 years

According to a study by the Oxford Internet Institute, the number of deceased Facebook users could exceed the number of living users in 50 years.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 sales are solid, but chip business brings profits down

Samsung announced its financial results for Q1 2019 and they look as grim as predicted back in late March. The company reported consolidated sales of KRW52.4 trillion, which is 13% lower on a yearly basis. The decline of profit is even sharper - just KRW6.23 trillion, down 60% compared to the same period a year ago. Samsung Q1 2019 financial results Samsung stated in its press release the main reason for the poor performance is the weak memory chip demand. However, the Samsung Galaxy S10 sales are "solid", reporting a quarterly rise in revenue, despite a decrease in overall...



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Realme 3 3GB RAM variant coming with double storage on May 2

The Realme 3 debuted in two variants - 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, but it's getting a third one now. Today, the company has announced that a new flavor is coming to India on May 2. This new model will come with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage and will be likely sold through Flipkart as well as the company's online store. The price of this new variant is currently unknown, but if we consider the prices of 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB models, this one will likely cost around INR10,000 ($143). That said, the Realme 3 isn't the only smartphone from the company that's got a new...



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Is this the new foldable Motorola RAZR?

Motorola's iconic phone is about to make its comeback as a foldable smartphone. The first leaks have already appeared online.

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Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL pass Bluetooth certification

Google's latest Pixel 3a and 3a XL are expected to be officially announced at the company's 2019 I/O event on May 7. We've seen pretty much everything there is about these new devices ranging from cases, to pricing and recently saw both phones pop up on Geekbench detailing the internals. Today, the 3a and 3a XL got their Bluetooth certifications as we inch closer to the launch date. A total of eight variants passed through SIG - four for the Pixel 3a and another four for its larger brother the Pixel 3a XL. Along with the model numbers we also learned that both phones will feature...



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You can pay for personalized messages from celebrities with this app

Thanks to a new app, you can now get personalized birthday messages and shoutouts from your favorite celebrities. You'll have to pay, of course!

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Kirin 985 to be mass-produced with 5G modems

Last month we heard rumors that the Huawei Mate 30 could be the first smartphone with a chipset built on the EUV process, and now media representatives in Taiwan confirm the information. Not only that, but Huawei's chip manufacturer HiSilicon will implement 5G modem in all the chips, effectively making all future Huawei flagships 5G-compatible. The new processor will be manufactured using the FC-PoP method (FlipChip Package-on-Package), which allows vertical stacking of transistors. Combined with the Extreme UltraViolet process, the transistor density will be increased by 20% -...



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Both Samsung's and LG's mobile businesses are looking grim

The two Korean technology giants have posted financial results for Q1, 2019, and it's not looking too good for the Samsung and LG.

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Realme's RMX1901 will be called the Realme X and it appears in a new video

Last week, a Realme device passed through the TENAA with a large bezel-less display and a pop-up camera. The device was explicitly named RMX1901 on the filing, but we are now learning this Realme smartphone is going to be called the ‘Realme X'. This according to Chief Marketing Officer of Realme: Xu Qi Chase. The CMO made a Weibo post that revealed the phone's name. A promotional video for Realme was posted to the phone maker's Weibo account with a new Realme song. The video also showed the unreleased smartphone in a few quick shots. Stills from Realme video This looks...



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Monday 29 April 2019

Google admits smartphone sales declined with the Pixel 3

As we approach May, Google is gearing up for its upcoming announcement of its entry into the mid-range smartphone segment with the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. We can understand why Google would want to do this. It needs to diversify to better compete in the smartphone market. During Google's earnings call on Monday, Google's CFO Ruth Porat admits that the company sold fewer Google Pixel devices in Q1 compared to Q1 of last year. Porat named "some of the recent pressures in the premium smartphone market" as the determining factor of the weaker sales. Maybe making $1000+ phones isn't such...



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Redmi Y3 goes on sale in India

The Redmi Y3 that was unveiled last week goes on sale today in India through Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home stores starting at noon local time. It's priced at INR9,999 ($143) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR11,999 ($172) for the 4GB/64GB model. Both these versions are offered in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue colors. The Redmi Y3 comes with Snapdragon 632 SoC under the hood and runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 atop. It sports a 6.26-inch HD+ notched display and ships with a 4,000 mAh battery that fuels the entire package. Redmi Y3 in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue...



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OnePlus 7 Pro camera samples outed

The OnePlus 7 Pro will become official on May 14 as by far the most expensive OnePlus phone ever. This year the company's strategy is to split its flagship line into two - the OnePlus 7 that will be the 6T's successor and arrive with some improvements, as usual. But then there's the Pro, which is going to have an award-winning display and a triple rear camera setup. One of those three shooters is a 3x zoom telephoto lens, and the folks over at Wired have somehow (cough, PR stunt, cough) gotten their hands on a "near final" pre-production model, and proceeded to capture a few snaps to let...



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Stock Android won't have a native scrollable screenshot feature

Over the past few years, Google has done a great deal of work to implement useful features into stock Android. Specifically, we're referring to features that existed in skinned versions of Android, for example EMUI or TouchWiz. Such features like the blue-light filter, dual-windowed apps, and always-on display were all implemented on manufacturer skins before making it to Google's vision of Android. One feature that we might not see on the Google Pixel for the foreseeable future is the "scrolling screenshot". Implemented in many other Android skins, the scrollable screenshot lets you take...



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iOS 12.3 beta 4 released, public beta now available

Apple is rolling out the fourth beta for iOS 12.3 and along with it, the public beta is also available to download. iOS beta builds are generally prioritized for registered developers (who do so for a fee) until the operating system is deemed stable enough for the general public to try out before its public release. The fourth iOS 12.3 beta brings the new version of the Apple TV app, update with a new look and UI. With it, a new algorithm-based curator will suggest which movies and TV shows you should watch based on watch history and interests. Image source: Mac Rumors Under...



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Is it time to change your Samsung Galaxy S7?

We've received updates for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Is it worth keeping it or even buying it in 2019?

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Sprint and T-Mobile extend merger deadline by another month

Monday, April 29 marks the one-year anniversary that both T-Mobile and Sprint announced their plans to merge into a single carrier. As this day rolls around, the carriers are still seeing both support and opposition for the merger from different parties. According to a report from Reuters, T-Mobile filed an extension with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a new July 29 deadline for the merger. Makan Delrahim is the head of the US Justice Department's Antitrust Division and told CNBC "I have not made up my mind," he continues with "We've requested some data from the companies...



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Google Pixel 3a shows up on Geekbench days before its unveiling

Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are finally going to be made official at the company's annual developer conference, I/O, on May 7. As we get closer to that date they're leaking even more than before, hard as that may be to believe. We've recently seen the Pixel 3a in press renders in white and purple, and today a prototype has made a visit to the Geekbench online database. The phone unsurprisingly runs Android 9 Pie, it has 4GB of RAM, and is powered by a Qualcomm chipset, though oddly enough the board for that is missing in the details. Past rumors said the bigger Pixel 3a XL would have...



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These are the electric cars with the most cargo space

One of the biggest advantages of EVs is cargo space. Here are some of the best electric cars on the market today in terms of boot volume.

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Our guide to trimming down excess apps, the fast way!

Deleting system apps isn't always possible through traditional methods. Here's a solution that doesn't require you to modify your smartphone software.

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Realme 3 Pro gets an important update

Shortly after its announcement, the Realme 3 Pro is getting its first OTA update, which is a pretty important one too. It adds super slo-mo video recording and improves overall system stability. The firmware update weighs only 182MB and it carries a build number RMX1851EX_11_A.12, but April's security patch is nowhere to be found. However, there are plenty of changes that can keep you warm at night. For starters, Realme claims that the new update improves the overall clarity of captured photos while the super slo-mo video recording lets you shoot in 960fps. Improved system stability...



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Huawei P30 Pro updates: new app, camera enhancements and April patches

Huawei P30 Pro is also receiving an update in Europe, which differs from the latest update in Asia. What are the improvements?

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Huawei P30 Pro gets another software update, enables dual-view camera mode

Huawei just won't stop updating the P30 Pro and we are not complaining. While the last update that rolled out in India was mainly focused on improving the user experience, this one revolves around a cool camera feature - the so-called dual-view mode. The feature was advertised during the announcement of the phone but it's only now that we are seeing it reach users. It comes with the EMUI 9.1.0.153 update and as for now, it's only available in China. It will surely make its way outside the country, though. You can see what the dual-view camera mode is all about in the video below, but it...



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Spotify reaches 100 million Premium subscribers

Spotify just announced that it reached a big milestone - 100 million paid users. That's almost half of the service's total users. Those listening on the free tier are 117 million. The official launch in India helped a lot last quarter as about million users signed up the first week and that number doubled in the next month or so. Unfortunately, though, even that's not enough to propel Spotify into profiting. The company lost about €142 million in Q1 2019, which is in contrast to December's €442 million in profit. At least it's less than last year's Q1 when Spotify lost €169...



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Android stock won't get scrolling screenshots for this unconvincing reason

A Google engineer has just confirmed this feature is missing from Android stock. However, the reason is rather bizarre and difficult to accept...

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vivo Z3x announced - it is the vivo Z1 with a new selfie camera

Last week another vivo smartphone was spotted on TENAA, and today the device is official. Although it looks a lot like the vivo V9 or the vivo Z1, it is actually called vivo Z3x, despite having almost identical specs. The phone has a Snapdragon 660 chipset, coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The screen is 6.26" LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and a notch that some would call retro. The cutout houses the earpiece and the 16 MP selfie shooter, sitting behind an f/2.0 aperture. The front-facing camera is the only hardware difference from the vivo Z1 that has been official for...



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