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The LG G8 ThinQ was unveiled back in February at MWC, to much less fanfare than its Korean rival Samsung's flagships. Despite the lack of hype, before and after release, it's still a pretty interesting handset nevertheless. But the most important question is undoubtedly: how well can it survive a torture test? As always, we turn to Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything to answer that question for us in video form. Like all of these durability tests, he starts out by scratching the phone, then goes on to burn its screen, and finally tries to bend it. Spoiler alert: the G8's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2LzSEob via IFTTT

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Welcome to the first early look at the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. We emphasize the word early and suggest you take these specs with a healthy dose of skepticism. According to claimed insider sources the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will boast a number of improvements over the Mate 20 Pro and the P30 Pro. Starting with the screen, the Mate 30 Pro will use a BOE-made 6.71-inch AMOLED with a built-in fingerprint scanner. On the inside the Mate 30 Pro will use a 7nm Kirin 985 SoC with the Balong 5000 5G modem (though there will likely be a 4G variant of the Mate 30 Pro as well). The cameras on the rear... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GZhtE7 via IFTTT

We already know that Honor will unveil its series 20 devices in London on May 21. The unveil will see the Honor 20 Lite (already unveiled in China as the Honor 20i), the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro (and possibly an Honor 20 Moschino Edition too). We've been seeing a lot of Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro leaks of late. A few renders of the upcoming colors of the two phones - in Blue, White and in Black - shared with us the design of the rear. The render of the Black model seemingly suggested that the Honor 20 Pro will have a periscope 5x optical zoom camera while the Honor 20 will rely on a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J0Tt7c via IFTTT

The vivo Y91 and Y91i have got their prices slashed in India. The Y91 is now down to INR8,990 ($130) from its launch price of INR10,999 ($159), whereas the 32GB variant of the Y91i is down from INR8,490 ($123) to INR7,990 ($115). Surprisingly, the 16GB variant is currently sold at the same price in India. Both these smartphones can be purchased at new prices from vivo India's eStore, Amazon.in, and Flipkart. vivo Y91 • vivo Y91i The vivo Y91 and Y91i are powered by Helio P22 SoC which is paired with 2GB RAM in India. Both of them have similar hardware with the only differences... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Y2ov1T via IFTTT

Oppo spin-off Realme is said to debut in China on May 15 by launching the Realme 3 Pro and the Realme X. The former has already debuted in India, and it seems the later will go official in the country soon. The Realme X, bearing model number RM1901, has received BIS certification which hints at an imminent launch in India. The smartphone recently appeared on TENAA with its images and a few specs which include a 6.5-inch FHD+ notchless display and a 3,680 mAh battery. Realme X A video shared by Realme confirmed that the X will feature a pop-up selfie camera which might have a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2PJde3D via IFTTT

OnePlus has started accepting pre-orders for the OnePlus 7 Pro in India through Amazon.in, OnePlus Store, Croma, and Reliance Digital. Pre-bookings are already live and end on May 7 at 11:59 pm local time, with offline stores kicking them off from May 8. Those who pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro are eligible for a one-time free screen replacement worth INR15,000 ($216) which is valid for six months from the date of purchase of the smartphone. To pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon.in and get this screen replacement offer, head over here and buy an Amazon Gift Card worth INR1,000 ($14).... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VEpM1L via IFTTT

The first quarter of 2019 is well gone and analysts from Counterpoint, IDC, and other, started publishing their own reports on smartphone shipments. Since many companies do not reveal full numbers, the analyses often have skewed results that may upset some investors. To stop any rumors, Xiaomi decided to post an official update on its smartphone shipment between January and March - it is over 27.5 million units. One report stated the owner of Mi and Redmi brands shipped only 25 million devices, which would be a drop of over 10%. Another one overestimated at 27.8 million and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZLUsNE via IFTTT

The global smartwatch market grew 48% in the first four months of 2019 compared to the same period last year according to data from Counterpoint Research. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still the leader in terms of shipments with a solid 35.8% market share. Samsung, on the other hand, saw a substantial 127% YoY increase as it's market share jumped to 11% ranking it second overall. Chinese brand imoo comes inthird with its 9.2% share. The new figures show that the smartwatch business is, in fact, growing quite well and more importantly features a more diversified look thanks to new offerings... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IXtH3Q via IFTTT

Samsung currently has three smartphones under its M series - the M10, M20, and M30. And, this South Korean tech giant is expected to further expand the lineup with the launch of M40 which has appeared on Geekbench with a few of its specifications. The Galaxy M40 bearing model number SM-M405F is listed on Geekbench with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android Pie. The smartphone made a score of 2,350 and 6,410 points in the benchmark tool's single and multi-core tests, respectively. Details about the M40 are scarce right now, but a report from last month stated that this smartphone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IYXA3I via IFTTT

The new flagships by Motorola will be called Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force, but a launch is yet to be announced. Following a leaked render from yesterday, revealing the phone from all sides, now we have more info on key specs and pricing. The vanilla Z4 will skip on the flagship chipset and will run on Snapdragon 675, while the top-tier Qualcomm chip will power the Z4 Force. The regular Moto Z4 will have 6/128 GB memory option keeping the SD675 company. The screen will be 6.4" OLED with a fingerprint scanner underneath and Full Hd+ resolution. The battery is said to be exactly 3,632... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GZ2lb4 via IFTTT

OnePlus is building up the hype around the upcoming OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro as we inch closer to their launch. The company has started teasing these smartphones on social media, and now it partnered with two popular magazines - Harper's Bazaar India and GQ India - to promote the OnePlus 7 Pro. The cover photos of the latest issues of both these magazines are shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro. GQ India features Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao on the cover whereas Harper's Bazaar India has actor and activist Jameela Jamil on the front. The magazine says that the images "are not filtered or digitally... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UX2jnV via IFTTT

We are less than a week away from Google's official unveiling of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Just yesterday, we saw leaks of the Pixel 3a's packaging and the "Purple-ish" color option. On Thursday, a new set of photos of the Pixel 3a XL's retail package were published for world to see. The photos were posted by Android Police who credits a reader for providing the images of the Pixel 3a XL. A Best Buy retail store stocked the smartphones in locked glass cabinets. Here we see the phone in both "Just Black" and the same Purple-ish color that appears to be Violet and called "Not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2JeiAmf via IFTTT

If you're interested in any one of Samsung's newest flagship devices, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, but haven't gotten round to buying one yet, check out this deal. Samsung's own US online store is currently running a limited time promo on the trio, slashing $400 off all of their prices. The catch? Well, there's two actually. First, you need to be okay with purchasing an unlocked model, because only those benefit from this deal. Second, you need to trade-in a qualifying device. Let's see what those are: we're talking Galaxy Note9, Note8, Galaxy S9, S9+, iPhone XS, XS Max, XR,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZRy71l via IFTTT

Asus is ramping up its teaser campaign for the Zenfone 6 smartphone, which will get its official outing on May 16 during a special event in Valencia, Spain. The handset's tagline is "defy ordinary", and it sure looks the part judging from the outline shared by Asus through its social media channels today. As you can see, there's no notch anywhere, and the screen seems practically bezel-less. Embrace the extraordinary revolution. #ZenFone6 #DefyOrdinary Learn more: https://t.co/y3fiATPH71 pic.twitter.com/PeLNUeL20N— ASUS (@ASUS) May 2, 2019 This makes us obviously assume that it's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DWe4FN via IFTTT

OnePlus' next flagship smartphone just can't stop leaking. This time around, we're treated to what seem to be official press renders prepared by the Chinese company for the OnePlus 7 Pro in two of the rumored three color versions: Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It's nice to see OnePlus finally deciding to change its policy of releasing phones in two black versions, and embrace some more color. Also new this year will be the "OnePlus" wordmark sitting on the lower part of the back to complement the company's logo which is once again very close to the camera array (and LED flash) for some,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DO1Pei via IFTTT

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A man told a border official that a raft carrying nine people had overturned and his baby son and nephew had been swept away. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Y9nTrx via Latest News

The man allegedly climbed past a metal railing at the Steaming Bluff overlook and got extremely close to the edge before losing his footing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WmsNkr via Latest News

Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez said president Nicolas Maduro's generals are willing to defect from his regime imminently, as Spain vowed to protect the politician.  Speaking from the gates of the Spanish ambassador's residence in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, on Friday Mr Lopez said: "It's a crack that will become a bigger crack... that will end up breaking the dam".  Mr Lopez said he had spoken with senior members of the military who supported the end of Mr Maduro's socialist government amid a failing economy and nationwide blackouts.  Spain has refused to hand Mr Lopez, a leading figure in the country's  opposition movement, over to Venezuelan authorities, saying "Spain trusts that the Venezuelan authorities will respect the inviolability of the Spanish Ambassador's residence." The politician had been under house arrest for months but escaped to appear alongside his successor in the movement, Juan Gu...