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A software update has been released for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in the US today, and it makes an important change: After the update is installed, the touch bezel on the watch will be turned on by default. As we had reported, one of the Galaxy Watch Active 2’s key features, the virtual touch bezel, comes disabled out of the box and requires the user to take a trip into the Galaxy Wearable app on their connected smartphone to manually enable...

vivo unveiled the NEX 3 5G last month in two memory versions - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB. The 8GB RAM variant was already available for purchase in China, and starting today, the 12GB RAM version goes on sale for CNY6,198 ($870/€795). You can buy the vivo NEX 3 5G 12GB RAM variant from the company's official China site and online retailers like TMall, JD.com, and Suning.com. The vivo NEX 3 5G is built around a 6.89" Waterfall Display and has a Snapdragon...

Galaxy S10 owners in Canada can now download an update with the September 2019 security patch. However, they will be disappointed to find that the update does not bring any of the Galaxy Note 10 features that the Exynos-powered Galaxy S10 devices received with the September update in other markets. Only the new security patch is included in the update, which bumps the software version up to G97*WVLS2ASI6. The...

The latest report from Huawei Central cites industry sources about Huawei's next-generation Kirin processor. Supposedly called the Kirin 1000, it will be Huawei's first chipset built on the 5nm process and said to launch in the second half of 2020. The source says Huawei has begun trial production of the chipset and the Kirin 1000 would use A77 architecture cores (the 990 uses A76). We can expect the Kirin 1000 to be even faster while consuming...

The latest variant of the Moto One series was spotted on a Saudi Arabian retail website, but the listing has been taken down. A tipster provided us with an image of the phone and some of the specs from the listing. The spotted device is called the Moto One Macro and its headline feature could be a 2MP macro camera. It has two other main cameras: a main 13Mp sensor and another 2MP sensor, which we suspect to be a depth sensor. Moto One Macro Based...

Google is set to announce the Pixel 4 and 4 XL on October 15 and the phone has already leaked on several previous occasions. The latest few ads posted by Google are touting the Pixel's various features. The #SwitchtoPixel campaign consists of four videos released on the ‘Made by Google' YouTube channel. Each video features customer testimonies of their experiences pertaining to Unlimited Google Photos storage, camera experience, process of transferring...

Samsung has started rolling out the first firmware update for the Galaxy Fold 5G. It’s a minor update that doesn’t bring much in the way of new features. It’s certainly not like the significant update released for the Galaxy S10 recently which brought over many of the new features introduced with the Galaxy Note 10. What this update does bring is the Link to Windows feature that debuted on the Galaxy...

Air Actions is the latest addition to the Galaxy Note family. The feature was introduced along with the new S Pen version paired with the Galaxy Note 10. For the first time in the series, the latest S Pen features an internal gyroscope. The hardware is being put to practical use through what Samsung calls Air Actions; or to be more specific, a sub-section of Air Actions which covers gestures. Galaxy Note 10 Air Actions allows users to remotely-control...

According to popular Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on high-end iPad and MacBook with the most advanced displays ever. The panels will be based on the mini-LED technology and are expected to hit the market sometime between late 2020 and mid-2020. Both, the MacBook and the iPad, will use around 10,000 LEDs for the displays, which in turn is a huge jump from the 576 LEDs in Apple's upcoming Pro Display XDR. Each LED will be under 2000...

Honor is preparing another phone for debut alongside the recently teased V30. Carrying the model number LRA-AL00 it was certified by China's CCC agency and according to speculation will be the next addition to Honor's Note line, succeeding the Honor Note 10. CCC certification While the certification only reveals that the device will ship with a 20W charger, a Chinese tipster claims the phone will come with the Kirin 810 chipset and a 64MP main camera...

Earlier today the Realme CMO teased a new phone, called Realme X2 Pro and powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus. Several hours later the Chief Product Officer also chimed in on Weibo, this time with a screenshot. The post simply says "here's a little gift for National Day #X2Pro" and the image attached reveals a toggle between 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate for the upcoming device. Are we going to see OnePlus 7T's display on a Realme phone? This is not...

Apple's new iPhone 11 lineup seems to be doing quite well in India according to recent reports. The phones were released on Friday with strong consumer interest comparable to that of the iPhone 6 launch according to Tarun Pathak from Counterpoint Research. Pre-bookings opened on September 20 and the two leading retailers Amazon India and Flipkart ran out of stock just three days later. Consumers were queuing for hours in front of retailers across...

In-ear headphones are versatile. They’re perfect to use during your commute, in the office or while working out. The design makes sure they stay in your ear so you can move freely. They also have a built-in microphone (compatible with Samsung smartphones) so you can take calls with them too. At 60% off, this is a great opportunity to get a couple of headphones in so you’ll never have to go without...

The Meizu 16T will be unveiled on October 23 according to a leaked invite. The event will be held in Beijing and promises "big screen entertainment". Luckily, AnTuTu spotted the phone in its database and revealed more details. Meizu 16T invite • AnTuTu result The 16T will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset like the 16s. The scores are a bit low for this chipset, but this is likely due to the prototype status of the device. It certainly doesn't...

Samsung will supply Japan’s second-largest mobile carrier, KDDI, with 5G network equipment. According to a Samsung official cited by The Korea Times, the company “[…] won a contract to supply its 5G network equipment to KDDI,” however, the value of the contract was not disclosed. KDDI and Samsung have been testing 5G equipment over the past few years. In 2018 the companies showcased the power of 5G...

AR Doodle is a camera feature that debuted on the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, but it didn’t stay exclusive to the two Notes for long as Samsung brought it over to the Galaxy S10 lineup with a software update starting September 23. AR Doodle is a fun little video recording feature that allows you to draw on top of whatever it is you’re recording with the phone’s camera. These drawings — doodles, to be more precise — maintain their original position,...

Realme landed an important update for its C2 smartphone bringing a handful of improvements including the September security patch. The changelog talks about a new manual lock feature by long pressing the power button. There's also a new nifty option to limit the network speed for devices connected to the phone's hotspot. Google's Digital Wellbeing is now available too. The lock screen clock widget design has been revamped along with the date and...

Samsung has sweetened the deal for US buyers that are still undecided on which flagship to choose - the Galaxy Note10+ and Note10+ 5G now come with a free set of Galaxy Buds and a Galaxy Fit smart band. These cost $130 and $100, respectively, for a total of $230. If you prefer other accessories, you can choose $200 store credit instead (enough for an original Watch Active, but $80 short of the Watch Active2 price). There are more goodies too, 6...

Samsung has opened a new showcase venue for ‘The Wall’ displays in Korea today. The ‘experience space’ is set up at ODEPort, a high-end audio store in Seoul’s Gangnam district. This is the first such showcase in Korea and the third one globally. The other two venues are the Harrods department store and the Samsung KX experience center – both of which are in London. The Korean tech giant is displaying...

The Honor 9X and 9X Pro have been selling well and Honor is bringing a new colorway called Icelandic White in an attempt to maintain the momentum. A similar-looking color was previously released on the Honor 20 Pro. Up until now, the 9X was available in Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue and Charm Red while the Pro version was also offered in Phantom Purple. The new colorway features a shifting tint with hints of pink, yellow and blue mimicking the...

Samsung has been facing a challenging business environment for the past few quarters. That was reflected in the company’s bottom line. Its profit plunged by 56 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The primary reason is the supply glut of NAND flash and DRAM chips. Semiconductors account for a significant chunk of the company’s revenues and as prices have...

As part of its ongoing Big Billion Days sale, Indian retailer Flipkart is selling the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at a considerable discount. The regular Galaxy S9 is available from Flipkart for Rs. 29,999 (~$425), nearly 52% off its maximum retail price, while the S9+ can be purchased for Rs. 34,999 (~$495), or 50% less than its maximum retail price. It’s worth noting that Flipkart has jacked up the list price to make the discounts seem bigger than...

When Xiaomi had a launch last week, we all expected the Mi Mix 4 with 5G capabilities alongside the Mi 9 Pro 5G. Well, Lei Jun surprised everyone and only introduced the concept Mi Mix Alpha with wrap-around screen. Some self-appointed leaksters kept suggesting Mi Mix 4 is coming, including with dubious screenshots, while other just kept bombarding Xiaomi executives with questions about more phones, so one company executive took it to Weibo to clear...

With EMUI 10 beta testing recruitment now in full swing, Huawei just announced the next batch of devices that are getting access to the new firmware. The list includes phones from both Huawei and Honor brands as well as two Huawei tablets and is divided into open and closed beta testing. The updates will come between October and December depending on the device. EMUI 10 beta update schedule EMUI 10 (Open Beta) Huawei P30 / P30 Pro (Mid October)...

As a limited time offer, Samsung is giving away a Galaxy Fit and the Galaxy Buds for free with every Galaxy Note 10+ purchase in the US. Bought separately, the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Fit would set you back by $229.98, making this is a pretty impressive deal for what is Samsung’s most impressive Galaxy Note flagship yet. And the free Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Fit make sense when you consider that the Note 10+ does not have either a 3.5mm headphone jack...

Realme X2 arrived last week with Snapdragon 730G chipset, and it looks like a Pro variant will be unveiled sooner than expected. Xu Qi Chase, the Chief Marketing Officer at the company, posted on Weibo that the first Realme flagship with Snapdragon 855 Plus is coming soon, and its code name is Super Warrior/Samurai (depending on the translation). Interestingly enough, Chase posted the message with a device called "Realme X2 Pro Super Samurai", pretty...

Galaxy A50 owners who have been wondering why Samsung hasn’t yet sent out the September security update for their device are in for a surprise: The Korean giant has decided to skip ahead to the October security patch for the Galaxy A50 and is rolling out an update with the next month’s patch in some countries. The update, carrying software version A505FNXXS2ASJ1, is out in Switzerland, Kazakhstan,...

A dedicated section for Galaxy Fold themes has gone live on the Galaxy Store. Samsung’s foldable phone-cum-tablet is, at long last, available for purchase and has been making its way into the hands of consumers in the last week or so, and while it may have a unique form factor, a lot of the software experience is going to be the same as on other Galaxy devices. That includes support for themes, and exclusive options that are designed for the Galaxy...

Huawei might have troubles launching its phones with Google services, but it keeps researching and developing new phones. We've already reported the upcoming Honor V30 will have 5G, which shouldn't be a surprise, but the latest leak, coming from China, gives us a sneak peek of what to expect. According to some insiders, the V30 device will have a punch-hole display, just like the Honor V20 (View 20 on the global scene), but this time it will have...

There were two major events this week. First Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix Alpha with a wrap-around OLED screen, 180% screen-to-body ratio, a 108MP camera and Snapdragon 855+. It will cost CNY 19,999 when it is released in December. In more conventional smartphone news, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 855+ and 45W charging - it starts at CNY3,699 ($520/€473) and is China-only for now. Wrapping up Xiaomi's announcements of the week the...

Two weeks back Apple's new 11 trio debuted and dominated our trending chart to be followed by the Huawei Mate 30 lineup last week. This time around it was Xiaomi's turn to show it latest and greatest and top the popularity contest. The Mi Mix Alpha may be nothing more than a concept device, but it's just so exciting that even people who know they'll never own it can't stop looking at it. Following it as a distant second is the Google Pixel 4 - that...

Two weeks back Apple's new 11 trio debuted and dominated our trending chart to be followed by the Huawei Mate 30 lineup last week. This time around it was Xiaomi's turn to show it latest and greatest and top the popularity contest. The Mi Mix Alpha may be nothing more than a concept device, but it's just so exciting that even people who know they'll never own it can't stop looking at it. Following it as a distant second is the Google Pixel 4 - that...

The OnePlus 7T feels more like the phones that made the company popular - while the 7 Pro was a pricey attempt to take on flagships, the 7T adds a lot the value proposition of the phone but not much to the price. Camera selection on pure or nearly pure Android phones is spotty at best. Few phones have wide, ultra-wide and telephoto cams on the back while avoiding heavy maker skins - Xperia 1 and 5 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. The Google Pixel 3, Asus...