Sunday, March 31, 2019

Huawei P30 Pro to arrive in India on Amazon

Huawei launched the P30 and P30 Pro on the global scene, but the phone is yet to hit India. Today the company posted a landing page on Amazon, preparing fans for the local market launch. Sadly, the website is yet to reveal any details like pricing, color options, pre-order and launch dates, etc. We only know the most powerful variant will be the 8/256 GB option for the P30 Pro, and we are likely to see the vanilla P30 arrive as well. Usually, the P30 Lite is part of the family only on paper, so the Kirin 710-powered midranger is probably due for a separate launch later this...

Read more

Top 10 trending phones of week 13

Samsung started a massive offensive with its refreshed Galaxy A and Galaxy M series. Last week we saw seven devices by the Korean manufacturer in our Top 10 list, but this time they got reduced to just six, making way for the newly announced Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro. However, Samsung Galaxy A50 keeps its top spot, followed by the Huawei's flagship with 10x zoom and then by another new announcement from this week - Samsung Galaxy A70. The Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro saw themselves kicked out of the podium, taking spots four and five this week. Then we have the vanilla Huawei...

Read more

Week 13 in review: Huawei P30 family is finally official

The star of the past week is definitely the Huawei P30 Pro that was finally unveiled in Paris, France. It was accompanied by the vanilla P30 and plenty of gadgets, while their more affordable sibling P30 Lite silently started popping up in random markets. Xiaomi tried to rain on Huawei's parade, mocking the P30 and P30 Pro for using a dated chipset, despite the Kirin 980 actually being the latest by HiSilicon. The company also posted another teaser of its foldable device and suggested 100W charging might be around the block. In other news, Samsung Galaxy A70 went official, more Oppo...

Read more

Nokia 9 PureView in for review

Ever since the return of Nokia under HMD Global ownership in the beginning of 2017, everyone's been asking where the proper flagship is. The Nokia 8 was sort of that, but it failed to impress, and then the Nokia 8 Sirocco missed the mark too, if it was even going for it at all. In comes the Nokia 9 PureView. PureView is more than a brand - the moniker holds an iconic status among Nokia loyalists thanks to phones like the Nokia 808 and the Lumia 1020 that were unmatched in their camera prowess back in their days. The Nokia 9 PureView has big shoes to fill then, and it certainly...

Read more

Weekly poll: can the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro win your affections?

Huawei redefined mobile photography this week with the unveiling of its P30 flagships. The phones also adopted OLED acoustic screens and reduced the size of the notch. Let's take a closer look. The 125mm periscope telephoto camera is the crown jewel of the Huawei P30 Pro. It has a fixed focal length, but advanced image processing and data taken from the high-resolution 40MP SuperSpectrum sensor provides a smooth zoom from 1x to nearly 5x (optical), 10x (hybrid) and 50x (digital). SuperSpectrum refers to a custom sensor from Sony that uses yellow pixels instead of blue. The main...

Read more

Counterclockwise: water resistant phones

Water was never a friend to electronics, but there have always been phones with an adventurous spirit that have protection against the elements. The Benefone Esc! from 1999, famous for being the first cell phone with a built-in GPS receiver, was shock and water resistant. But that was before phones were given official IP codes, so we'll fast forward to 2008. But first, a crash course on what the numbers mean. The first digit measures the protection against solid particles, the second is protection against liquids. We'll focus on the second digit. IPX3 Spraying water ...

Read more

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Weekly poll results: tablets are still relevant, but people rarely upgrade

While not a hot topic, tablets are still relevant - most people in last week's poll cast a positive vote. The three options are nearly even and while "No" has a lead of a few percentage points, "Yes" and "Somewhat" add up to a majority over 60%. Going through the comments makes things pretty clear - most people use tablets for media consumption. An old tablet performs this task just as well as a new one, especially if (as many of you recommend) you shell out for a high-end tablet once and keep it for many years. Upgrading in a year or two rarely brings a meaningful improvement to screen...

Read more

Interview: Huawei CEO, Richard Yu talks P30 cameras, folding phones and state of 5G

Building on a highly successful 2018, Huawei came into the new year with a bang. Earlier this week the company officially unveiled its brand new P series flagships in Paris. The new phones offer refinements across the board compared to last year's models and are yet again attempting to revolutionize mobile photography. As one of the forerunners in the race to 5G, Huawei surprisingly didn't announce any upcoming 5G devices during the event but we managed to get some insights on the company's approach going forward. Sure, the new P30 and P30 Pro are not the perfect smartphones for everyone...

Read more

Alleged Meizu 16s appears on GeekBench

The Meizu 16s has been a hot topic over the past month, with first live images appearing at the end of February and then another one some 10 ago, following a 3C certification. The latest piece of info on the upcoming handset comes from GeekBench. What is allegedly a Meizu M16s, but goes by the name 'alps m1971' for the time being, has had a crack at the popular CPU benchmark. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset (the 'msmnile' in the screenshot), as previously rumored, and has 6GB of RAM at its disposal. Here's how the supposed Meizu's numbers stack up against...

Read more

Google leaks Nest Hub Max, 10-inch HD screen and a camera in tow

Google has accidentally leaked details about its unannounced product dubbed Nest Hub Max. It posted images on its online store revealing information about this product. The images have now been taken down, but the folks over at Android Police managed to take their screenshots before Google rectified its mistake. These images tell us that the Nest Hub Max will come with a 10-inch HD display, and the device will also sport stereo speakers. It will also have a built-in Nest Cam for motion and sound alerts, and you will be able to make video calls to your friends and family through Google Duo...

Read more

Second Galaxy S8 update in two weeks brings improved camera stability

Samsung's rolled out another update for the Galaxy S8's global version (SM-G950F) with the changelog listing improved camera stability and a 'security patch update'. The second bit isn't strictly the March security patch as that was already made available with the previous update from March 18 - yes, today's Galaxy S8 update is the second in less than two weeks. As we point out every time, it may take a day (or a few) for the OTA to reach each and every device. The two-year-old Galaxy S8 flagship was updated to Android 9 Pie last month. The long-awaited release includes the...

Read more

Oppo granted patent for a smartphone with slider design and dual front cameras

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo launched the Find X last year with a slider design that also led some other phone makers to follow suit. Now the company has been granted a patent for another slider design smartphone, but this one's a tad different from the Find X. The Find X came with three cameras - two at the back and one on the front - which were all concealed inside the smartphone and were accessed through a slider. However, the sketches of Oppo's possibly next slider smartphone show that its dual rear cameras will sit on the back of the phone in the left corner, always exposed. Only the...

Read more

Samsung Galaxy A10 goes on sale in Pakistan

The Samsung Galaxy A10 that was unveiled late last month has been launched in Pakistan with a price tag of PKR21,500 ($153). The Galaxy A10 has an Exynos 7884 SoC under the hood which is coupled with 2GB RAM. It's built around a 6.2-inch Infinity-V display having a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The smartphone runs Android Pie out-of-the-box and has 32GB of storage on board with the provision to expand it by up to 512GB via microSD card. For photography, the A10 comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The smartphone is offered in Blue, Red, and Gray colors, and packs...

Read more

Sony's smartphone workforce to be reduced by 50% within a year

Following a restructuring that will see Sony's smartphone division merge with the TV, audio and camera operations into Sony Electronics Products and Solutions, job cuts are planned at what was Sony Mobile. A report out of Japan says that the Sony smartphone workforce will be reduced to half of the 4,000 people that are employed there now, and it will all happen by March 2020. Aiming to cut down on operating costs, the company will scale down the mobile division by focusing on Europe and East Asia, and limiting operations in Southeast Asia. Some of the Japanese employees will be...

Read more

Motorola One Vision listed on Google's ARCore website, may launch soon

Motorola is expected to launch its first Exynos-powered smartphone dubbed Moto One Vision soon. Images and specs of the One Vision have already leaked, and now, the smartphone has been added to the list of ARCore supported devices on Google's website which hints at its imminent launch. According to leaked specs, the One Vision will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 9610 SoC and will run Android Pie out-of-the-box. It will be an Android One smartphone and have up to 4GB RAM with up to 128GB of onboard storage. The One Vision will sport a 6.2-inch 21:9 Full-HD+ punch-hole display and...

Read more

Alleged Galaxy A20e case renders show it will look similar to the A20

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A20 smartphone last week, and the company is expected to launch its slightly toned down version dubbed Galaxy A20e soon. The A20e was listed on Samsung UK's website earlier this month, and now, its alleged case renders have surfaced revealing its design. These case renders show us that the A20e will look similar to the A20. It has a waterdrop notch display on the front with a dual camera setup located on the back in the left corner. The cameras are accompanied by an LED flash and an oval-shaped fingerprint scanner. Samsung Galaxy A20e case...

Read more

Friday, March 29, 2019

Retinol-Infused Beverages - Dirty Lemon Created the First-Ever Drinkable Retinol Product (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Dirty Lemon has created a range of innovative functional beverages that feature unique and powerful ingredients like detoxifying charcoal, sleep-promoting valerian and beautifying rose—its latest...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-retinol
Read more

Our Oppo F11 Pro video review is up

We've reviewed the Oppo F11 Pro and our video summary is now live on YouTube. This is perhaps the cheapest device you can get that has a full bezel-less display, complete with a pop-up selfie camera - which is partly to thank for that. The Oppo F11 Pro has a beautiful gradient finish that would surprise you if you didn't know it was made of plastic. Meanwhile, the pop-up selfie camera sits right at the middle of the hardware, thus keeping the phone's symmetry from a design perspective. Even the rear camera setup is aligned right down the middle so its pleasing to the...

Read more

Targeted Anti-Aging Skincare - Elemis' Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Range Features Drone Technology (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Elemis is expanding upon its Pro-Collagen range with two Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen products, which take the form of eye treatments and a serum for aging skin. Together, these products form a system...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-smart-pro-collagen
Read more

Playful Cartoon Streetwear Designs - atmos and Secret Base Join Forces with Simpsons Themed Goods (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) atmos join forces with Secret Base once again to spotlight one of television's most iconic shows, ‘The Simpsons.' The new collaborative effort results in a selection of long sleeve...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-base
Read more

Luxe Monochromatic Soft Luggage - The Louis Vuitton Luggage Collection is Overseen by Marc Newton (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The latest Louis Vuitton luggage collection is “designed with the modern traveler in mind.” The capsule makes use of new technology surrounding the manufacturing of soft-shell travel...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-luggage-collection
Read more

Nokia X71 specs leak on Geekbench with Snapdragon 660 AIE

On Tuesday, Nokia sent out event invitations for a device launch taking place in Taiwan on April 2. This is for the Nokia X71, which might launch as the Nokia 8.1 Plus for global markets. The very same Nokia X71 has appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of the innards of the device. The listing on Geekbench shows the "HMD Global Nokia X71" running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE CPU. Paired with the processor are 6GB of RAM for lots of multitasking. It's suggested that the 6GB variant may not be sold outside of Asian markets. The listing also shows the phone running Android 9, presumably...

Read more

Clean Mattifying Sunscreens - REN's Reef-Friendly Sun Care Protects Without Damaging Ecosystems (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) REN Clean Skincare is adding to its free-from product collection with a mattifying sunscreen that is lightweight yet protective, as well as reef-safe. The Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 is free from...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattifying-sunscreens
Read more

Surf-Inspired Tie Dye Tees - Acne Studios Celebrates Robin Kegel With New T-Shirt Collection (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Acne Studios draws in Robin Kegel, a surfer and artist to play a large role in its latest collection for Spring/Summer 2019. The range is comprised of graphic tees, centered around tie-dye designs...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-kegel
Read more

Retro Sneaker Collab Campaigns - The Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS Collab Boasts a New GEL-Sokat Infinity (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The GEL-Sokat Infinity is the silhouette targeted for this new Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS collaboration. The release is a continuation of a partnership, signifying that the two brands are in a budding...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-x-asics
Read more

Dry Shampoo Compacts - Styledry's Dry Shampoo Package Resembles a Makeup Product (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Jars and spray bottles are some of the most popular choices for dry shampoo packages but Styledry is now introducing consumers to a unique new solution that will be unlike anything they've...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-shampoo-package
Read more

Korean Samsung Galaxy S10 5G alleged specs leak with slightly different dimensions

Some new information alleging to pertain to the Korean variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G have surfaced. First spotted by Dealntech, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be available in two memory tiers: 256GB and 512GB. Also, the dimensions and weight of the phone are slightly different from the global version's specs. The global variant is 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm and 198g. Interestingly enough, the Korean variant is said to be a teeny bit heavier at 208g and a tad bit shorter and thinner at 162.2 x 77.1 x 7.8 mm. Of course, these are all marginal differences, but they are worth speculating...

Read more

Retro Game Console-Inspired Sneakers - adidas and Overkill Drop the Second ZX 10000C Sneaker Design (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Berlin-based sneaker retailer Overkill joins forces with adidas once again to rework a pair of ZX 10000C sneakers for the season. The second iteration boasts co-branding accents and it is entitled...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zx-10000c-sneaker
Read more

Mexican-Detailed Denim Streetwear - Levi's Spring/Summer 2019 Collection Features Subtle Elements (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Levi's chic and minimalist approach to denim streetwear has attracted millions of loyal fans, putting the company on the map as one of the most celebrated casual fashion brands in the world....

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-streetwear
Read more

Insulated Technical Outerwear - The Canada Goose x Gore-Tex Nomad Collection will Launch on April 8 (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Canada Goose x Gore-Tex Nomad Collection comes as an ultra-durable lineup of products that will offer consumers a ruggedly stylish way to stave off the effects of the elements when exploring...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-goose-x-goretex-nomad-collection
Read more

Natural Material Travel Pants - The BauBax Travel Pants are Outfitted with 15 Features (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Traveling for extended periods requires comfortable clothing that won't cause irritation, so the BauBax Travel Pants have been designed as an option to traditional sweatpants that are...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-pants
Read more

Apple officially cancels AirPower after an eighteen month delay

Eighteen months after it was first unveiled, Apple has announced that it is cancelling AirPower. In a statement emailed to TechCrunch, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering — Dan Riccio — said, After much effort, we've concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project. We apologize to those customers who were looking forward to this launch. We continue to believe that the future is wireless and are committed to push the wireless experience forward. AirPower was announced back in September 2017, in the keynote alongside the iPhone...

Read more

Samsung Galaxy M10 review

Read more

Adaptable Traveler Backpacks - The PAC-ONE Modular Travel Backpack Changes According to Needs (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The PAC-ONE Modular Travel Backpack has been created as an adaptable luggage solution for consumers who are constantly on the road and on the hunt for ways to streamline their packing protocol. The...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-travel-backpack
Read more

Oversized Watch Brand Clocks - The Swatch MAXI Wall Clocks Come in Several Stylish Patterns (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Swatch MAXI Wall Clocks are a distinctly hip collection of home decor products that aim to deliver premium style that is somewhat post-modern, playful and lighthearted. The wall clocks come in...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxi-wall-clocks
Read more

Users report Galaxy S10 front camera using cropped mode in third-party apps

Samsung Galaxy S10 users are reporting that the front camera of their phone can only be used in the cropped mode, rather than the full field of view that the lens is capable of when you use a third-party camera app. This seems to apply to all three devices in the S10 series. The Galaxy S10 has a wide-angle lens for the front camera on all three devices. However, the main camera app always opens in a cropped mode (6MP) offering a field of view similar to what you have on selfie cameras by other manufacturers. As an extra feature, the users can choose to switch to the full field of view of...

Read more

LG K12+ launched in Brazil

The LG K12+ was quietly announced in Brazil yesterday and it packs a lot of features for an entry-level device. If it looks familiar to you, don't be surprised, we've already seen the device as the LG K40. The main selling points of the K12+ is that it offers plenty of features found on more expensive LG devices such as AI enhanced software and premium audio at a midrange price-point. LG K12+ in Moroccan Blue The K12+ comes with а 5.7 inch HD+ screen without a notch. The front also houses the 8MP selfie shooter and front-facing flash. The device is running on the Helio P22...

Read more

Urban-Inspired Footwear Releases - The Nike On Air Brings Inspiration from Six Cities into One Place (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Nike On Air capsule is an amalgamation of street culture. The company releases six unique silhouettes from experienced designers and artist who infused the aesthetic with elements that nod to...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-on-air
Read more

Refined Summer Menswear Lines - Maiden Noir's 2019 Capsule is Inspired by Landscape Architecture (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Seattle- and Tokyo-based contemporary label Maiden Noir draws from an interesting inspirational source for its spring and summer menswear offerings. In 2019, the brand dubbs the collection ‘...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-menswears
Read more

Apple's new AirPods deemed unrepairable by iFixit

Just days after iFixit praised Samsung's Galaxy Buds for being quite serviceable (with a 6 out of 10 repairability score), they tore down the new 2019 Apple AirPods and got a completely opposite result. With a repairability score of 0 out of 10 the new AirPods are practically non-serviceable. You can't swap out the battery, you can't fix any inner part that has been damaged and they're nearly impossible to recycle because of the hard-to-get batteries. Because of all of this, iFixit names the AirPods 2 a consumable/disposable item. Here's the complete video and there's a Source link...

Read more

Rainbow Tinted Chunky Watches - The G-SHOCK MTGB1000RB-2A is Limited and Full of Colorful Hues (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Casio's G-SHOCK label launches a chronometric MTGB1000RB-2A timepiece model at this year's Baselworld expo and it is coated in a vibrant multi-tonal rainbow case. The colors surround the...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtgb1000rb2a
Read more

Gravity-Defying Luxurious Fashion Editorials - TGIMAGE STUDIO's for GRAZIA is Truly Mesmerizing (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) When leafing through a magazine, it is always interesting to survey through the luxurious fashion editorials as they usually incorporate a theme of some sort and are presented in a masterfully...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-fashion-editorial
Read more

Luxe Unisex Timepiece Designs - Gucci's Grip Line is a Series of Automatic and Modern Watches (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Italian luxury fashion house Gucci recently unveiled its Grip line at the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, and it is packed with a plethora of unisex timepiece designs. The fresh lineup features...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-line
Read more

Skate Culture-Inspired Apparel - FUTUR Prepares for SS19 With a Capsule of Clean Streetwear Designs (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) French fashion label FUTUR recently introduced its latest collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season, showcased with a lookbook that shot in Paris. It surrounds the bright city of lights, staying...

source http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futur
Read more

UK Intelligence Board on the verge of calling for a ban of Huawei 5G equipment

Another day, another jab on Huawei's expense by Western governments. According to an annual report from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, the Chinese manufacturer still couldn't fix multiple issues and vulnerabilities, raising the question if any of its future products can be risk-managed properly. Although the UK watchdog did voice its concern, it stopped short of calling an outright 5G ban of Huawei's equipment across the United Kingdom. The report by the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre said the oversight board "currently has not seen anything to give it confidence...

Read more

Oppo Reno passes through AnTuTu with Snapdragon 710 and 6GB RAM

A couple of hours ago, we reported about the Oppo Reno which appeared on TENAA with its images and detailed specs. Now, the smartphone has appeared on popular benchmarking database AnTuTu corroborating its key specs. Oppo Reno Two models of the Oppo Reno with model number PCAM00 and PCAT00 were listed on TENAA, and out of those, the former has passed through AnTuTu with a score of 166,935. The benchmark database also confirms Snapdragon 710 SoC and 6GB RAM on Reno. Other details revealed by AnTuTu include Android Pie, 256GB onboard storage, and a display having 2340 x 1080...

Read more

WhatsApp improves PiP Mode on its Android app with latest beta

Facebook-owned WhatsApp rolled out Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode for its iPhone app last year in May, and it extended this feature to its Android app later in December. However, the PiP Mode on Android app has a limitation - it plays video only inside a chat. Well, WhatsApp fixes that with the latest beta update. With beta version 2.19.86 of WhatsApp for Android, the company has improved the PiP Mode so that it works similar to how it does on an iPhone. The improved PiP Mode continues playing the video in a small window if you exit the chat, minimize the app, or switch to another app. This...

Read more

Huawei P30 Pro gets its first update with camera optimization and bug fixes

Huawei made the P30 Pro official at an event in Paris three days ago, and while the smartphone is yet to go on sale, it has already received its first software update. The update carries version number 9.1.0.124(C431E4R2P2) and weighs just over 400MB in size. It optimizes the camera performance of the P30 Pro in certain scenarios and also brings a fix for an issue that causes the audio and video to go out of sync when playing Instagram videos recorded in hands-free mode. You can check out the full changelog of the update below. You can head over here for our detailed written...

Read more

nubia Red Magic 3 benchmark shows 1080p screen, Snapdragon 855 performance

The nubia Red Magic 3 has gone through the Master Lu benchmark with its Snapdragon 855 chipset. The tested unit only had 8GB of RAM, though we know that there will be configurations with up to 12GB RAM. This particular unit sported 128GB of storage. The screen will have a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340px. 1080p displays are the norm for gaming phones as they prioritize performance. ZTE has been working on a high refresh rate screen, "higher than most gaming PCs", according to nubia. ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 score, Master Lu benchmark The nubia Red Magic 3 is expected to have a 5,000mAh...

Read more

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G to cost over $1,200 in South Korea

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 5G without a price tag. However, a report from South Korea revealed the price of the device and that it is already being prepared for a launch next week, including a variant with 8/512 GB memory. Prices for the 8/256 GB phone will be KRW1,39 million (around $1,220/€1,100) but can increase to KRW1,55 million ($1,360/€1,215) if you need to double the storage. The launch on April 5, which is exactly seven days from today, will be the first time we'll see the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G offered anywhere in the world, but Verizon plans to start pre-orders on...

Read more