Google is announcing the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on October 15 in New York, as previously rumored. It sent out the official event invites yesterday, and in the meantime it's also started an ad campaign for the announcement.
One of the digital billboards in New York's famous Times Square has been taken over by Google, as you can see in the images below.
They also confirm the 'coral' colorway for the upcoming handsets, which will be the third option along with black and white. It has been leaked a lot and now it's gotten official. That, oddly enough, isn't surprising, as earlier...
With the new iOS 13, there are tons of improvements to enhance privacy – starting with the sign-in option with Apple ID. Sure, when it comes to utilizing Apple’s own services on the iPhone/iPad, you should not have an issue. But, what about third-party applications like Facebook?Facebook is infamous for collecting data without users’ consent. How will the new software affect such services?While we were wondering about it – there […]
A few days ago Samsung launched the Galaxy A30s in India, and it seems like this phone's European debut is on the way too. Belsimpel, one of the largest phone retailers in the Netherlands, has listed the upcoming A30s today, and that thankfully gives us pricing information.
In the Netherlands, it looks like you'll be able to purchase one for 299 unlocked. Three colors will be on offer: white, black, and green. The retailer has the model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Whether the other two versions of the phone (3/32GB and 4/128GB) will be sold in Europe or not is unclear - as are...
Yesterday vivo made the NEX 3 official, and while this phone's screen is probably what will get the most attention with its crazy curvature angle, it's also a beast when it comes to performance. That's because of the Snapdragon 855+ chipset it uses, of course, but we're also thinking vivo is using some secret sauce - maybe it's the hyped up vapor chamber that helps with cooling a lot.
We say that because when we ran the AnTuTu benchmark on it, we got the best result ever - slightly topping the Asus ROG Phone II as you can see in the handy table below. The unit we used was the NEX 3 5G with...
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are the first smartphones to get the "Wi-Fi Certified 6" designation from the Wi-Fi Alliance. This signifies that the Notes fully support the new standard and will allow networks to function optimally.
The Notes aren't alone, the Galaxy S10 trio also features Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. However, it seems they are not getting the "Certified" accreditation. You can find the full list of devices here. Note that the new iPhone 11 trio also features Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, but isn't on the Certified list yet.
In case you missed it, Wi-Fi adopted a...
Samsung Galaxy A20s appeared on TENAA earlier this month with specs and pictures, but now the device is finally revealed. The Samsung Malaysia division launched the device alongside the already known Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s, and looking at specs, it has some downgraded specs, but there are also some improvements on the hardware side.
According to official slides, shared by amanz.my, the screen of the Galaxy A20s is indeed a 6.5" TFT LCD panel with HD+ resolution. The chipset is now Snapdragon 450 with octa-core CPU.
For comparison, the Galaxy A20 that was launched in the Asia...
Huawei announced the Kirin 990 chipset at IFA 2019 and we expect it to arrive with the Mate 30 smartphones. They will be launched on Thursday, September 19, in Munich, Germany, although rumors have been suggesting the devices won't be for sale in Europe.
Well, Indian customers are lucky. Today, the local division confirmed the "world's first flagship 5G SoC" will arrive in India "with upcoming Huawei smartphones". Given the Mate lineup is ready for launch, it is a pretty safe guess what the suggestion is.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is expected to arrive with extremely curved edges...
It seems OnePlus is starting to get impatient, as the company just dropped images of its upcoming OnePlus 7T well over a week ahead of its official launch on September 26.
The images were shown in a form post, where the company briefly talks about the thought that went into the design of the new OnePlus 7T, as well as discussing OnePlus' focus on design since the launch of the first OnePlus One.
However, that's not what we are here to discuss today, so here are the images of the new OnePlus 7T.
OnePlus 7T
The two images released today only show the back of the phone. The...
The Realme XT that was unveiled last week, and went on sale in India yesterday, is already receiving its first software update.
The new build, bearing version number RMX1921EX_11_A.10, improves the performance of the camera previews. It also improves the quality of photos and bumps up the Android security patch level on the XT to September 5, 2019.
The update is rolling out over the air, but it's likely a staged rollout, meaning only a limited number of users will receive it initially, and a broader rollout will commence if no bugs are found.
The Realme XT is powered by the...
Ahead of the official Mate 30-series launch date, Huawei posted several teaser videos on Weibo hinting at some of the features the duo will have.
The first video posted is about the side control buttons that might end up being pressure-sensitive virtual buttons instead of the old-fashioned hardware keys. Perhaps just like vivo's NEX 3, Huawei is facing the same design challenges that come with the curved Waterfall screen.
The next video suggests that the phone will support air gestures - probably something similar to the Pixel 4 gestures. We assume the upgraded hardware for facial...
The latest in the Pixel leaks saga is a video comparing the cameras of the Pixel 4 XL and the iPhone XS Max (never mind that Google announced the phone's unveiling date just yesterday). This video is by the same channel that compared the Pixel 4 XL cam with the Galaxy Note10+.
The video starts with details on the camera hardware. The wide camera on the back is based on a Sony IMX363 image sensor - 12.2MP with 1.4µm pixels, 1/2.55". This is the same sensor that the Pixel 3 and 3a use. The telephoto camera has an IMX481 sensor - 16MP with 1.0µm pixels, 1/3.6".
The selfie camera uses an...
Xiaomi's Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have reached another milestone, topping 3 million sales worldwide. Back in July Xiaomi celebrated the 1 million sales mark of the Redmi K20 series and now that number has tripled just four months after its initial release.
Alongside the new milestone, the brand teased a new Exclusive Edition of the Redmi K20 Pro which will be unveiled on September 19. According to the teaser poster, the phone will offer faster performance, better cooling and will be more durable.
Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition teaser
This is not to be confused with the K20...
The Pixel 4 XL stars in these new hands-on photos, which show the Black and the White models side by side. Like we saw in the leaked ad yesterday, the White model has black sides and camera island, plus an orange power button. It's one good looking phone.
Google Pixel 4 XL in Black and White
Unfortunately, the Coral color is missing from this comparison. Fortunately, this video offers a second look of the Coral Pixel.
At this point there's not much from the new Pixels that we haven't seen yet. Even Google itself has revealed some official info, including an image of the...
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi today launched the Mi Smart Band 4 in India. It's priced at INR2,299 ($32/30) and you will be able to pick one from Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home stores starting September 19.
The Mi Smart Band 4 is the global version of the Mi Band 4 sold in China, and it lacks two features - NFC and microphone. However, it retains rest of the specs like a 0.95" full-color AMOLED display, sleep and heart rate monitoring, and water resistance up to 50 meters.
The Mi Smart Band 4 can also track different activities like running, cycling, and swimming. Additionally, it can...
In a world where flagships are easily selling for over $1,000, one might think there are no more affordable phones on the market. Well, Huawei tends to break that stigma with its latest device that costs just about $100 - Honor Play 3e.
The Honor Play 3e comes with MT6762R chipset by MediaTek, coupled with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. There is also a variant with 3/64 GB memory, which is slightly more expensive. The back panel is occupied by a single 13 MP camera and a neat design.
Honor Play 3e in Black, Gold, Blue
On the front, we have an LCD panel that is...
Oppo Reno Ace is the next upcoming flagship of the Chinese manufacturer and it is expected to come with a massive improvement - 65W fast charging. Today, the Weibo profile of the company revealed the device can fill the full capacity of its battery in under 30 minutes. For comparison, a VOOC 3.0 device can go only as high as 39% in the same time.
The test has some caveats though - the Oppo Reno Ace starts from 10%, while the other smartphone has lower percentage. Since the power cell charges with different speeds at a different percentage, the Ace might have a slight...
Xiaomi already confirmed it's hosting an event on September 24 where it will introduce two new flagship handsets from the Mi 9 and Mi Mix series. Now, Xiaomi CC brand manager Cici Wei published the first teaser poster of the Mi 9 Pro 5G which shows the device will feature a curved screen.
While the poster does not reveal any other hints, we can expect to see the Snapdragon 855+ chipset along with Qualcomm's X50 5G modem and a 4,000 mAh battery with support for the brand new 30W Mi Charge Turbo wireless charging. Around the back, we'll likely see an improved triple camera array.
As...
The Asus ROG Phone II unveiled in late July and announced for global markets earlier this month will make its way to India on September 23.
The ROG Phone II is a gaming smartphone having a Snapdragon 855+ SoC under the hood paired with 12GB RAM. It boasts a 6.59" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded in it.
Asus ROG Phone II
The smartphone has a 48MP camera at the back joined by a 13MP ultra-wide unit. It packs a massive 6,000 mAh battery having 30W fast charging support.
You can read our detailed written review of the ROG Phone II to learn more about...
The first-gen Black Shark that was launched in April last year with Android Oreo is finally receiving the Android Pie update.
The update comes with a new version of SharkSpace and GamerStudio - the latter allows players to customize their preferences for performance, display, touch, audio, and network.
Black Shark users also get Screen Recorder and FaceUnlock with the new update, and they can now share the Wi-Fi network through the hotspot function.
The new firmware bumps up the Android security patch level on the Black Shark to August 5, 2019, and includes optimizations for...
Samsung has been releasing a clam-shell smartphone with two touch screens for ten years, but the device hardly could escape China. This doesn't stop the Korean manufacturer to produce a new variant every year and this time the device will be called Samsung W20 5G - a follow-up of the Samsung W2019.
Samsung's second foldable phone will be the Galaxy W20 5G, a "flip phone."Someone caught its preheating poster at the exhibition. pic.twitter.com/KEMaSoQvJ6 Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 16, 2019
The poster, revealing the new name, appeared at an expo in China. The W series is...
Chinese phone maker Realme unveiled the Realme XT last week at an event in India, and now the company has announced it will unveil the Realme X2 on September 24 in China.
The teaser shared by the company on Weibo confirms the X2 will boast a quad camera setup with a 64MP unit as the main sensor, but other than that Realme hasn't divulged anything.
That said, after the XT event in India last week, Realme teased a variant of the XT with a Snapdragon 730G SoC and 30W VOOC Flash Charge. The X2 is likely the Snapdragon 730G-powered XT for the Chinese market, which will make its way to...
For the longest time ever, whenever Apple released a new iPhone, it was guaranteed to be a smashing success. However, in the recent years, that hasn’t always been the case. While far from being a flop, the combination of a matured market and also ever-increasing prices has resulted in demand not being as strong as it used to be.However, that could change with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro […]
One of the highlight features of Apple’s new iPhone 11 Pro is when the developers of the Filmic Pro video capture app showed how video could be captured on the phone’s multiple cameras simultaneously. This meant that video could be captured using the front-facing camera and rear-facing cameras at the same time.It also showed how video that uses the phone’s ultra-wide lens and the standard lens can also be shot […]
If you love what OnePlus has done with the OnePlus 7 and would love to see what the company will be doing with its successor, you’ll be pleased to learn that following the rumors, it has been confirmed that the OnePlus 7T will be launched on the 26th of September and the 10th of October.Now, we know that it is a bit odd to have two separate dates, but according […]
The Pixel 4 has to be one of the worst-kept secrets of 2019, where it seemed that it could have potentially forced Google to partially show their hand, where the company unveiled the design of the phone as well as confirmed some upcoming features. That being said, it looks like all the rumors can soon be put to rest.This is because Google has confirmed that on the 15th of October, […]
The Galaxy Note 10+ (and 10+ 5G) represents the technological peak of Samsung’s smartphone offering for 2019. We have tested the unique features that make the Note 10 series a “must-see” waypoint on your smartphone quest.This review was based on using the Galaxy Note 10+, which we consider to be the true successor of the Galaxy Note 9.It’s essential to understand that the base Galaxy Note 10 (non-plus) is, in […]
While you’re outside, using your phone to browse the web is to be expected, but when you’re at home, it would be more comfortable using a computer. However, there are times when we might prefer using our phones, but that presents a problem when you’re trying to move from phone to PC.However, the good news is that in the latest Chrome Canary, Google has introduced a new feature called “Shared […]
One of the features that we’re seeing more handset makers introduce to their phones is reverse wireless charging, where the phones themselves offer wireless charging capabilities which can charge other devices, like another smartphone or wireless earbuds. This is a feature that had been rumored to find its way to the iPhone 11 lineup.However, at Apple’s event where the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max were […]
iOS 13 has yet to be released, although we heard, it could be coming out next week. However, it seems that ahead of the update’s release, an exploit has already been discovered. If the exploit is taken advantage of, it will allow an unauthorized user to bypass your lockscreen to access your contact list.This exploit was initially discovered by Jose Rodriguez and shared with The Verge. Rodriguez had initially reported […]
There are many ways to backup your phone and Google Drive is one of them. However, if you need more storage than what Google Drive has to offer by default, then you might want to check out Google One. This is because in an announcement by Google, it seems that Google One plans will now include automatic phone backups.According to Google, “We’ve taken the standard Android backup (that includes texts, […]
While on the surface, the differences between the iPhone XR and the iPhone X, XS, and XS Max seemed superficial, like LCD versus OLED, single-camera versus dual-cameras, and so on, there were differences in its software as well. For example, when it comes to taking photos of objects or pets in Portrait Mode, the iPhone XR fell short.However, as noted by MacRumors, it seems that Apple has made some upgrades […]
When Apple announced the new iPhone 11 Pro, they also revealed that the new phones will offer up faster connectivity speeds. It sounds good, doesn’t it? However, Apple did not mention exactly how much faster we might be able to expect, but thanks to SpeedSmart, they have managed to get their hands on test data that shows just how fast we can expect.Now, the speed improvements you can look forward […]
Apple already makes battery cases for its iPhones, but if you’d rather not wait, it seems that Mophie has you covered. For those unfamiliar, Mophie has been creating iPhone battery cases for many years already, so it’s not surprising that the company is back with a new battery case designed for Apple’s new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.According to Mophie, the new case Juice Pack Access cases […]
Ahead of Apple’s iPhone event, it was rumored that the company could be getting ready to launch a Tile-like tracking accessory of their own. It was also rumored that the tracker could take advantage of ultra-wideband technology which would make it easier to find and also more accurate when it comes to pinging its location.However, during the event, Apple failed to mention anything about the tracker, but it seems that […]
When it comes to gaming, phones can get pretty hot depending on how much processing power is needed. This is why gaming phones are becoming popular as most of them tend to come with cooling features that might not typically be found on a regular smartphone. However, if you’d rather not buy a gaming smartphone, you might be interested in Razer’s new iPhone case.The company has taken the wraps off […]
Several years ago when Apple launched the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, they introduced a new hardware feature in the form of 3D Touch which brought pressure-sensitive displays to smartphones. It sounded promising in theory, but it was quickly shown that it was more exciting in theory than in practice.So much so that we have heard rumors that Apple could be killing off the feature in its 2019 iPhones. It […]
During today’s Apple media event in Silicon Valley, the company has announced the iPhone 11 ($699+) and the iPhone 11 Pro ($999+), which also features its most powerful camera system to date.The iPhone 11 Pro comes with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch displays, the latter is called the iPhone 11 Pro Max ($1099+). Apple has slightly pulled back the launch prices since last year, as the launch of the iPhone Xs showed […]
With the flop of the iPhone 5c, we’re sure many were skeptical of the iPhone XR when the device was launched last year. However, apart from the color options, the iPhone XR proved itself to be nothing like the iPhone 5c where it actually outsold the flagship iPhone XS and XS Max models.This is why we have to say that we are pretty excited when Apple announced its successor in […]
Apple Arcade was initially announced in the earlier part of the year. However, Apple declined to mention when the service will be launched or how much it might cost, but today at Apple’s iPhone event, those details have since been officially confirmed.Gamers who are looking forward to the service will be pleased to learn that Apple has confirmed that Apple Arcade will be launching on the 19th of September, which […]
When it comes to to-do list apps, there are plenty of options available in the market, but it looks like Microsoft has decided to add yet another to the list. This is actually not Microsoft’s first attempt at a to-do list app for smartphones and tablets, although this seems to be an improvement over its previous launches.For those who are unfamiliar, Microsoft acquired to-do list app Wunderlist back in 2015. […]
There is no doubt that Apple wants users to use its iMessage messaging platform. It is a pretty decent default messaging platform that iOS users can use with each other, and with every iOS update, Apple introduces new features to it. However, one feature that seems to be lacking is message scheduling.As its name implies, this would allow users to schedule messages to be sent at a later date instead […]
These days, our smartphone prices are getting more and more expensive to the point where mid-range handsets are starting to look like pretty good alternatives. This could be the reason why Apple’s iPhone XR is doing so well, because even though at a starting price of $749 isn’t exactly cheap, it is still several hundred dollars cheaper than the iPhone XS and XS Max models.It is also not surprising to […]
When Apple took Touch ID away from its iPhones in favor of Face ID, it seemed like the company was set to on sticking with it for the foreseeable future. However, in recent times, we’ve started to hear rumblings that Apple could actually be looking to bring back Touch ID to future iPhones.Now according to a report from Express.co.uk, they interview Apple executive Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Product […]
If you value your privacy, then you should probably check out our guide that will give you more control over how an app tracks your location, and how to disable it if you don’t want it to track you anymore.
In case the default keyboard in iOS isn’t to your liking and you want something a bit more robust, here’s how you can install third-party keyboards on your iPhone.
These days with cameras readily at our disposal in our smartphones, it makes it so easy for anyone to take a photo or video anytime, anywhere. This has unfortunately resulted in some accidents, where people try to take photos only to lose their phones instead. This was almost the case with one main at the PortAventura World theme park in Catalonia, Spain.In a viral video that’s been making its rounds, […]
The latest iteration of Android is finally here. Android 10 marks the beginning of a new naming tradition (just like iOS) with numbers. This time Android 10 focuses on three important themes – supporting bleeding edge technologies (like foldable smartphones & 5G Network), protecting users’ privacy, and enhancing the digital wellbeing controls.In this article, let us take a look at what’s new in Android 10.Best Android 10 FeaturesThere’s a lot […]
In case the battery indicator isn’t doing a good enough job of showing you how much juice your iPhone has left, here’s how you can check and turn on the battery percentage on your iPhone.
While flagship phones pack a ton of amazing and bleeding edge features, they also come with ridiculous price tags attached to them. Given how far we’ve advanced, mid-ranged phones these days actually do a pretty good job for what they are, and if you are after such a device, HMD Global might have something for you.The company has recently announced two new Nokia-branded mid-ranged phones. This includes the Nokia 7.2 […]
Whenever Apple hosts an event, they typically make it available for live streaming. However, in the past, the company has made it exclusive to their platforms, where you could either only stream it on an iOS device or a Mac device using their Safari browser. Apple has since slowly expanded its availability, where last year’s event could be watched live on Twitter.This year, it seems that Apple will be trying […]
Google is announcing the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on October 15 in New York, as previously rumored. It sent out the official event invites yesterday, and in the meantime it's also started an ad campaign for the announcement.
One of the digital billboards in New York's famous Times Square has been taken
With the new iOS 13, there are tons of improvements to enhance privacy – starting with the sign-in option with Apple ID. Sure, when it comes to utilizing Apple’s own services on the iPhone/iPad, you should not have an issue. But, what about third-party applications like Facebook?Facebook is infamous for collecting data without users’ consent.
A few days ago Samsung launched the Galaxy A30s in India, and it seems like this phone's European debut is on the way too. Belsimpel, one of the largest phone retailers in the Netherlands, has listed the upcoming A30s today, and that thankfully gives us pricing information.
In the Netherlands, it looks like you'll be
Yesterday vivo made the NEX 3 official, and while this phone's screen is probably what will get the most attention with its crazy curvature angle, it's also a beast when it comes to performance. That's because of the Snapdragon 855+ chipset it uses, of course, but we're also thinking vivo is using some secret
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are the first smartphones to get the "Wi-Fi Certified 6" designation from the Wi-Fi Alliance. This signifies that the Notes fully support the new standard and will allow networks to function optimally.
The Notes aren't alone, the Galaxy S10 trio also features Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. However, it seems they
