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As we approach May, Google is gearing up for its upcoming announcement of its entry into the mid-range smartphone segment with the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. We can understand why Google would want to do this. It needs to diversify to better compete in the smartphone market. During Google's earnings call on Monday, Google's CFO Ruth Porat admits that the company sold fewer Google Pixel devices in Q1 compared to Q1 of last year. Porat named "some of the recent pressures in the premium smartphone market" as the determining factor of the weaker sales. Maybe making $1000+ phones isn't such... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GWwmbT via IFTTT

The Redmi Y3 that was unveiled last week goes on sale today in India through Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home stores starting at noon local time. It's priced at INR9,999 ($143) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR11,999 ($172) for the 4GB/64GB model. Both these versions are offered in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue colors. The Redmi Y3 comes with Snapdragon 632 SoC under the hood and runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 atop. It sports a 6.26-inch HD+ notched display and ships with a 4,000 mAh battery that fuels the entire package. Redmi Y3 in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZLauaE via IFTTT

The OnePlus 7 Pro will become official on May 14 as by far the most expensive OnePlus phone ever. This year the company's strategy is to split its flagship line into two - the OnePlus 7 that will be the 6T's successor and arrive with some improvements, as usual. But then there's the Pro, which is going to have an award-winning display and a triple rear camera setup. One of those three shooters is a 3x zoom telephoto lens, and the folks over at Wired have somehow (cough, PR stunt, cough) gotten their hands on a "near final" pre-production model, and proceeded to capture a few snaps to let... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GTt6xP via IFTTT

Over the past few years, Google has done a great deal of work to implement useful features into stock Android. Specifically, we're referring to features that existed in skinned versions of Android, for example EMUI or TouchWiz. Such features like the blue-light filter, dual-windowed apps, and always-on display were all implemented on manufacturer skins before making it to Google's vision of Android. One feature that we might not see on the Google Pixel for the foreseeable future is the "scrolling screenshot". Implemented in many other Android skins, the scrollable screenshot lets you take... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZJunPu via IFTTT

Apple is rolling out the fourth beta for iOS 12.3 and along with it, the public beta is also available to download. iOS beta builds are generally prioritized for registered developers (who do so for a fee) until the operating system is deemed stable enough for the general public to try out before its public release. The fourth iOS 12.3 beta brings the new version of the Apple TV app, update with a new look and UI. With it, a new algorithm-based curator will suggest which movies and TV shows you should watch based on watch history and interests. Image source: Mac Rumors Under... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XZracR via IFTTT

Monday, April 29 marks the one-year anniversary that both T-Mobile and Sprint announced their plans to merge into a single carrier. As this day rolls around, the carriers are still seeing both support and opposition for the merger from different parties. According to a report from Reuters, T-Mobile filed an extension with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a new July 29 deadline for the merger. Makan Delrahim is the head of the US Justice Department's Antitrust Division and told CNBC "I have not made up my mind," he continues with "We've requested some data from the companies... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GPDqps via IFTTT

Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are finally going to be made official at the company's annual developer conference, I/O, on May 7. As we get closer to that date they're leaking even more than before, hard as that may be to believe. We've recently seen the Pixel 3a in press renders in white and purple, and today a prototype has made a visit to the Geekbench online database. The phone unsurprisingly runs Android 9 Pie, it has 4GB of RAM, and is powered by a Qualcomm chipset, though oddly enough the board for that is missing in the details. Past rumors said the bigger Pixel 3a XL would have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ZKH7Fi via IFTTT

Shortly after its announcement, the Realme 3 Pro is getting its first OTA update, which is a pretty important one too. It adds super slo-mo video recording and improves overall system stability. The firmware update weighs only 182MB and it carries a build number RMX1851EX_11_A.12, but April's security patch is nowhere to be found. However, there are plenty of changes that can keep you warm at night. For starters, Realme claims that the new update improves the overall clarity of captured photos while the super slo-mo video recording lets you shoot in 960fps. Improved system stability... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Ld8N2n via IFTTT

Huawei just won't stop updating the P30 Pro and we are not complaining. While the last update that rolled out in India was mainly focused on improving the user experience, this one revolves around a cool camera feature - the so-called dual-view mode. The feature was advertised during the announcement of the phone but it's only now that we are seeing it reach users. It comes with the EMUI 9.1.0.153 update and as for now, it's only available in China. It will surely make its way outside the country, though. You can see what the dual-view camera mode is all about in the video below, but it... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XTiswC via IFTTT

Spotify just announced that it reached a big milestone - 100 million paid users. That's almost half of the service's total users. Those listening on the free tier are 117 million. The official launch in India helped a lot last quarter as about million users signed up the first week and that number doubled in the next month or so. Unfortunately, though, even that's not enough to propel Spotify into profiting. The company lost about €142 million in Q1 2019, which is in contrast to December's €442 million in profit. At least it's less than last year's Q1 when Spotify lost €169... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2PyEemv via IFTTT

Last week another vivo smartphone was spotted on TENAA, and today the device is official. Although it looks a lot like the vivo V9 or the vivo Z1, it is actually called vivo Z3x, despite having almost identical specs. The phone has a Snapdragon 660 chipset, coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The screen is 6.26" LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and a notch that some would call retro. The cutout houses the earpiece and the 16 MP selfie shooter, sitting behind an f/2.0 aperture. The front-facing camera is the only hardware difference from the vivo Z1 that has been official for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DCo9ao via IFTTT

The Realme 3 Pro was introduced last Monday and today, as promised, the phone appeared for its first online flash sale. The company posted on Twitter that over 170,000 units were sold in just 8 minutes, with the amount expected to increase even more with second and third flash sales, all scheduled for today. The biggest fans of Realme could purchase the most powerful smartphone of the company in a blind order three days before the official announcement. The Oppo sub-brand also opened its first pop-up store on Saturday, where hardcore enthusiasts could purchase physically the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J1Ad8J via IFTTT

Xiaomi's mainstream flagship, the Mi 9, has been selling like a hot cake in and outside of China. And no wonder - you are getting top-notch hardware at a reasonable price. Tomorrow, UK fans can get one too. The phone has been launched in other countries in Europe such as Spain and Italy, so it comes a bit late in the UK. Starting tomorrow, you can find the handset at Vodafone, Xiaomi's online Mi.com store and at the offline Mi store in London. The device will be available in two flavors - 64GB and 128GB. The first one will set you back £499 while the beefier version will cost £549.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2L8HNRL via IFTTT

Samsung's Galaxy A50 is gaining a lot of traction lately and owners can now benefit from the latest OTA update that just arrived in India. It focuses on the camera, fingerprint reader and Bixby. The new software version is A505FDDU1ASD6 and it's 666MB big. It brings a couple of new camera features like narrow 68-degree field of view for the front-facing camera, more background effects for the Live Focus mode and beauty video mode for the front and back cameras. More importantly, the firmware update addresses the under-display fingerprint scanner issues that some users are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2PAcuOl via IFTTT

Rumors about the OnePlus 7 Pro's display sound promising and today's tweet from DisplayMate finally gives us some reassurance. It appears that the phone sports an excellent OLED panel, earning the highest test scores. The phone received A+, putting it side by side with flagships by Samsung and Apple. That's a big achievement for a phone that will cost considerably less than the competition, if the rumors are correct. DisplayMate's in-depth Lab Tests of the OnePlus 7 Pro OLED Display have just been completed, earning our Highest A+ Display Rating. Our in-depth Display Shoot-Out will be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J4arkq via IFTTT

Motorola's take on foldable phones is arguably one of the most interesting of the bunch. The vertical fold, if done properly, could spark the renaissance of clamshell phones. And today's renders give us a pretty good look at the handset itself. The images appear to be in line with what we've heard so far and the retail box looks pretty cool. It could be a special edition package, though, judging by the number of accessories that it contains. We've got what appears to be a wireless charger, earbuds, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, a power adapter and a USB-C to 3.5mm audio port... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GHDFCG via IFTTT

We've been hearing about a Redmi flagship for quite some time, and today the company confirmed such a device is arriving. We also expected the phone to have an elevating selfie shooter, and a video, posted by the Xiaomi sub-brand revealed it, ending all speculations and confirming previous spy shots. Redmi posted a short teaser on Weibo, showcasing a partnership with the latest Avengers: Endgame movie, meaning we might see a special version. However, this would clash with the already announced variant of Oppo F11 Pro, so we are eager to see what Redmi has in store for us. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GEogmI via IFTTT

Realme is officially expanding to China, as the Oppo sub-brand has already set up a local website with a landing page and is already on Weibo. Today the company posted a video at the social network, showcasing a new smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera in the center. The video is less than a minute and consists a repetitive upbeat melody that can easily stick in your head and leave you humming "it's me, it's me, it's Realme" for the rest of the day. It is the official theme song and the clip has young people having fun, taking selfies, dancing and other stuff to hype you about... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J2BvjQ via IFTTT