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We've been keeping a close eye on Sony leaks in the past month or so as the MWC approaches. The latest Sony leak is a full set of renders depicting Sony's newest entry-level smartphones: the Xperia L3. The renders look just like the first renders that leaked along with the XA3 and XA3 Ultra from January. The phone doesn't have the new "CinemaWide display that we are expecting on the XZ4 and XA3 (now rumored to be called Xperia 10). The report from WinFuture lists some alleged specs of the L3 including a 5.7-inch display with an HD+ (720p) resolution and an 18:9 aspect... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SNrFb1 via IFTTT

The latest devices to get Android 9 Pie are three smartphones from Motorola. The Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, and Moto Z3 Play are all now receiving the Android update in Brazil as of February 13. The Android Pie updated brings a cleaner UI with smarter features like Adaptive battery and redesigned notifications. It also brings new adaptive brightness controls, improved screenshot controls, updated audio controls, new emoji, and overall performance and optimization improvements. Moto Z3 Play; Image courtesey of GeekSpin.co We've already seen the Moto G6 in the US get Pie so we'd... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2N5B886 via IFTTT

Google Pay is becoming more widely accepted in the US but I still run into places that are yet to accept chip cards, and still far behind accepting tap-to-pay methods. Google Pay on the Huawei Watch 2 Google has added 17 new banks and credit unions to its ever-growing list of financial institutions supported by Google Pay. Here is the list: Alpena Community Credit Union American Bank, NA Coleman County State Bank Columbia Credit Union First Area Credit Union Jefferson Credit Union Members Choice West Virginia Federal Credit Union NESC Federal Credit... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2tnM9c0 via IFTTT

Sony's new mid-rangers have been frequenting the rumor mill recently, but it is only now that we find out what sets the two siblings apart - screen size, obviously, but also chipsets and price. The Sony Xperia XA3 - actually, the Xperia 10 - will have a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The dual camera on the back will have a 13MP main sensor plus a 5MP depth sensor. The phone will be powered by a 2,870mAh battery. The Xperia 10 will cost €350 on the Old Continent. Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra side by side The Sony Xperia 10 Plus (formerly known as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GK3W59 via IFTTT

It's not much given that most of the design is already known from the leaks that came out in recent days but the new Oppo F11 Pro official teasers solidify the info so far. We've got an official ad on YouTube and a teaser on Twitter with a shorter clip. The video teaser shows off the full-screen display without a notch, curved, gradient glass back and a pop-up selfie cam. By the looks of it, the bezels all-around are impressively thin but we've been fooled by renders before so we will have to wait until it comes out. Oh, and you can also see the Thunder Black and Aurora Green... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SN4rBT via IFTTT

The smartphone market in Europe saw two major trends in 2018 - Chinese makers take control a third of the market and flagships stumbled. The info comes from the analysts at Canalys, which detailed the issues facing the market. Western Europe is the biggest sub-region where 128 million units were shipped out of the 197 million total. The European market as a whole is down 4% year over year, but the West in particular saw the lowest shipments since 2013. The blame for this falls on the rising prices of flagships - the UK, Germany and the Nordics, the countries with the highest Average... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UWmoet via IFTTT

A special edition Meizu 16 Plus Sound Color has launched - and by the looks of it, has already sold out. And no wonder, the whole package costs CNY 4,600 ($680/€600), but comes with two technologically impressive and pricey audio accessories. The Meizu 16 Plus Sound Color package You get the Astrell&Kern Billie Jean wired headset that's worth a whopping $350 on its own. It uses tech invented by Jerry Harvey, a Dual Balanced Armature driver system for a clean, balanced sound. AK Billie Jean headset plus AK XB10 portable amp You can plug them into the phone itself or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EaddBw via IFTTT

Samsung's Over the Horizon tune has become as iconic as the Nokia Tune. It was first composed for the Galaxy S II in 2011 and has been reworked a number of times since then in various genres. For the Galaxy S10 phones, Samsung tapped Academy Award-winner Steven Price to compose a Classical Crossover piece for the Philharmonia Orchestra to perform at the famous Abbey Road Studios. The new version takes its inspiration from the beauty of the oceans and adds to the "hope and future-oriented" feel of the original. This is an audio-visual experience and stars freediver Ai Futaki, a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2If6kDg via IFTTT

Motorola is gearing up to release one of its latest smartphones in India. The Moto G7 Power will become available for purchase tomorrow - February 15 - through Motorola partner physical stores and online through Flipkart. The reported price through brick and mortar stores is INR 13,999 (€174) but it's unclear whether it will be the same online. The Motorola Moto G7 Power will be offered in a single 4GB + 64GB configuration and only in Black. To rehash, the Moto G7 Power has a 6.2-inch 720x1570px IPS LCD, a Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM, a main 12MP f/2.0 camera and front-facing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SymuMQ via IFTTT

Canon has announced the EOS RP, the second camera in the company's line of full frame mirrorless camera after the original EOS R launched last year. EOS RP has the same RF mount as the EOS R The EOS RP is a cheaper model and also happens to be the smallest full frame camera in Canon's history. Canon is pitching this as the full frame camera for the masses. The EOS RP has a 26.2 megapixel full frame sensor, that is likely the same one used on the EOS 6D Mark II. It has an sensitivity of up to 40000 ISO for stills and 25600 for video. It can also do 5fps burst capture. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TL8Qm4 via IFTTT

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has published the first official images of the Mi 9, including a short video that shows off the iridescent back that shifts between purple, blue and green, depending on how the light hits it. Feast your eyes on these static images that only show the back and the triple camera - new on the Mi series. The design was done by the same person that did the Mi 6. Xiaomi Mi 9 (official images) And here's the video, it's not what we'd call action-packed, but those are some beautiful colors. The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be unveiled on February 20 (same day as the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TQBceu via IFTTT

Close, but no cigar - this isn't the Sony Xperia XZ4. How can we tell? Well, for one the phone is longer than the box (as leakster @Zackbucks points out). And even if this is just due to perspective (which we doubt), the front of the box is kept well out of the way, leaving just the inside of the box, which could belong to any Sony phone. A faked photo of the Sony Xperia XZ4 Here's a quick edit that puts the phone over the box, which is both too short and too wide to fit the XZ4. It doesn't even fit in its box! Our conclusion is that this is an Xperia phone that someone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EbW0YN via IFTTT

Samsung is reorganizing its entry level and mid-range lineup and renaming the A series is part of the ongoing efforts. The Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50 should arrive any time soon with better specs and bigger screens. We know that because a specs sheet of the trio leaked today, revealing all but their prices and availability. Starting from the top, the Samsung Galaxy A50 will have a tall Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a fingerprint scanner underneath. There will be an Infinity-U notch for the 25 MP FF f/2.0 selfie camera. The rear will host a trio of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GrDjST via IFTTT

Avenir Telecom is pushing the Energizer brand of phones into a more premium segment with the Ultimate series, but a phone like the Ultimate U620S Pop lacked the brand's defining characteristic - awesome battery life. The new Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is here to fix that. The P18K stands for an 18,000mAh battery - beating the P16K Pro by an iPhone 8 battery and change. You can take this on extended trips away from the power grid, the phone promises up to 4 days of music playback (non-stop), 2 days of video or up to 50 days of standby. The phone supports 18W quick charging (USB Power... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GrIS3Y via IFTTT

Apple has resumed sales of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 (and their Plus versions) in Germany, following a sales ban in December last year. The ban was based on an infringement on a Qualcomm patent on envelope tracking. The newly-stocked phones only feature Qualcomm modems, Cupertino has stated that it will no longer use Intel modems in iPhones sold in Germany. The problem wasn't even the Intel chips themselves, but the additional chips from Qorvo that they required. China similarly banned iPhones 7 and 8, but Apple never stopped selling those models there as it's still appealing the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2X3k9YE via IFTTT

Two days ago vivo announced its new smartphone subbrand iQOO. While we still wonder what the correct pronunciation is, the company has no time to lose and is already pitching its phone to partners. According to images from the Chinese social network Weibo, it will be a foldable device. vivo iQOO renders The renders are pretty self-explanatory - the tall phone will transform into a bigger tablet-like device. Unlike the expected fold-in design as some manufacturers, it will fold out, keeping the screens on the outside. vivo iQOO render There isn't any other info... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2URMz62 via IFTTT

LG has announced that its upcoming G8 ThinQ will have a unique new feature that will allow it to use the display as a loudspeaker. Called the Crystal Sound OLED or CSO, the feature utilizes the display as a moving diaphragm by vibrating the entire surface. This allows the display to act as a second channel, working alongside with the dedicated loudspeaker placed at the bottom of the phone to create a stereo audio effect. The technology is new for smartphones but was first included in its OLED televisions by LG last year. Sony has had this even longer in its televisions and calls... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GIZ4wT via IFTTT

Today Redmi India confirmed the date for the Note 7 launch in the local market - the 48 MP mid-ranger is landing on February 28. It will get its dedicated event in New Delhi and you can register to purchase tickets for it. The Redmi Note 7 is advertised as a head-turner, meaning it will knock you off your feet with its spectacular camera and price. It even comes with a tacky upside-down hashtag that reads #thuglife with an incorporated digit 7. The Twitter account of the sub-brand will even do a giveaway of one Redmi Note 7 phone if it gathers 4,800 retweets. The camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GrbRoi via IFTTT

Oppo F11 Pro is arriving with a 48 MP snapper and elevating selfie shooter. We are yet to hear an official launch date from the maker but that is not stopping leaksters from revealing bits of the phone. The latest leak is an image of the device in two colors, revealing at least two paint jobs that the Oppo F11 Pro. The left phone looks Powder Blue at first sight, but looking into detail, it is actually changing from Blue on the left to Green-ish on the right. The fingerprint scanner, however, remains a single color. This also means there will be no UD sensor. The right side of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2tji2T5 via IFTTT

The final version of the new EU copyright law is agreed after three days of talks in France. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N4RmOL via Online Shopping in Pakistan