OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro to launch globally on April 14th

Shortly after the launch of the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro last year, we started seeing leaks about OnePlus’ next flagships — the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. Over the last couple of months, we’ve learned quite a bit about the upcoming devices through various sources. For instance, we already know that the OnePlus 8 series will opt for hole-punch displays, will offer 5G support, might feature a 120Hz display, and might even include wireless charging. Rumors also suggested that the OnePlus 8 series could be revealed on April 15th and that OnePlus was recruiting early reviewers for the upcoming devices. Most recently, we saw a leaked press render of the OnePlus 8 showcasing an all-new Interstellar Glow finish. However, up until now, we had no official statement from the company regarding the launch.

Looking at the way to free your music or looking at a sign
Maybe both! pic.twitter.com/1FJ49Ov578

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 29, 2020

Earlier today, the company shared a cryptic message on Twitter with an image of its Bullets Wireless 2 earphones aligned to form an 8. The message read as follows: “Looking at the way to free your music or looking at a sign…Maybe both!” This led us to believe that the company was finally prepping up to announce a launch date for the OnePlus 8 series and that it might even launch its first truly wireless earphones alongside its flagship lineup. Now, the company has finally revealed that the OnePlus 8 series will be launched globally on April 14th.

14/04/2020 – The answer you all have been waiting for! Are you ready to #LeadwithSpeed with the new OnePlus 8 series? Get notified – https://t.co/XhICjV2k9b. #OnePlus8Series pic.twitter.com/veENE0CbHY

— @oneplus_in (@OnePlus_IN) March 30, 2020

As per a post on the OnePlus community forums, the company will be live streaming the launch event on its official website and on YouTube. The post also confirms that devices in the company’s latest flagship series will feature 5G support and a 120Hz high refresh rate display. However, the company has still not revealed any information about the truly wireless earphones that it hinted at in the previous tweet. Regardless, if a recent tweet from reputed leakster Max J. (@MaxJMB) is to be believed, the truly wireless earbuds will be launched alongside the OnePlus 8 series next month.

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Source: OnePlus community forums

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Honor 30S with 64MP quad cameras, Kirin 820 5G, 40W fast charging launches alongside Honor 9A

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched the Honor 20 series last year in May. The least powerful device in the bunch – the Honor 20 Lite, also known as Honor 20i in India – received a quick upgrade in the form of the Honor 20S in September 2019. Today, Honor is launching the Honor 30S in China, although without revealing any information other phones in the Honor 30 series. Alongside the Honor 30S, the company is also launching its new entry-level Honor 9A, and introducing Huawei’s new HiSilicon 820 5G SoC.

Honor 30S

The Honor 30S, like its predecessors, focuses on impressing users with a great camera. It features an L-shaped quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera. There’s an 8MP wide-angle camera with a 120º wide field of view. Additionally, an 8MP telephoto camera on the Honor 30S supports 3X optical zoom and up to 20X hybrid zoom. Lastly, there’s a 2MP macro camera on the smartphone.

On the front, the Honor 30S features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a hole-punch cutout on the top left corner. The camera on the front has a resolution of 16MP.

In terms of battery, the Honor 30S get a 4,000mAh battery with 40W fast charging support. The battery can be charged to approximately 70% in just 30 minutes.

As mentioned previously, the Honor 30S is powered by Huawei’s new HiSilicon Kirin 820 chipset, which offers a 27% performance boost over the Kirin 810, which was introduced last year. The chipset uses a Mali-G57 MC6 GPU along with GPU Turbo. Paired with the new chipset is 8GB of RAM which comes as standard for the Honor 30S. In addition, there are 128GB and 256GB options for storage. Like all phones running EMUI 9.0.1 and above, the Honor 30S utilizes Huawei’s proprietary read-only EROFS file system for better compression.

Honor 9A

Honor 9A is the latest budget smartphone from the company. The Honor 9A focusses on entertainment and features a large 5,000mAh battery. It sports a 6.3-inch HD+ LCD display with a U-shaped notch and an aspect ratio of 20:9.

In terms of cameras, the Honor 9A uses a dual-camera setup. The specifications of the cameras were either not divulged or lost due to the language barrier. The Honor 9A comes in two variants – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB. The remaining specifications were skipped from the presentation and we’ll update the article soon after the product page goes live.

Honor 30S and Honor 9A: Specifications

Specification	Honor 30S	Honor 9A
Dimension & Weight	162.31 x 75 x 8.58 mm 190g	TBA
Display	6.5″ LTPS LCD with hole-punch 2400 x 1080p Screen-to-body ratio: 90.3%	6.3″ HD+ LCD
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Software-based face recognition	Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor Software-based face recognition
System-on-Chip	HiSilicon Kirin 820 1x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.36GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.22GHz 4x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.84GHz Mali-G57 MC6	TBA
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery & Charging	4,000 mAh 40W Fast Wired Charging	5,000 mAh
Rear Camera	64MP Wide, f/1.8 8MP Ultra-Wide, 120°,  f/2.4 8MP telephoto, 3X optical zoom, 20X hybrid zoom, f/2.4 2MP f/2.4 Macro Camera	Dual camera
Front Camera	16MP	TBA
Software Version	Magic UI 3.1.1 based on Android 10	TBA
Connectivity	5G: SA/NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C Bluetooth v5.1 with BLE	5G: SA/ NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.0

Price & Availability

The 8GB+128GB variant of the Honor 30S is priced at CNY 2,399 (~$340) while the 8GB+256GB variant is priced at CNY 2,699 (~$380).

The pre-bookings for the smartphone begin tonight i.e. March 30th via several Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Suning, VMall, GoMe, TMall, and JingDong.

The phone goes on sale online starting April 7th and will be available through offline stores starting April 10th.

The Honor 9A’s 4GB+64GB variant is priced at CNY 899 (~$125) and the 4GB+128GB variant is priced at CNY 1,199 (~$168). It will go on sale alongside the Honor 30S on the same platforms.

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Huawei launches new mid-range HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G platform

Earlier this month, a 3C certification listing of the Honor 30S suggested that the smartphone might be the first from the company to feature Huawei’s all-new HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G platform. At the time, we had no information about the new chipset from the company, except for the fact that it would be a mid-range chip with 5G support. Now, at the recently concluded Honor 30S launch event in China, the company has finally announced the Kirin 820 5G chipset.

As expected, the HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G platform is targeted at the mid-range smartphone segment and it’s a minor step up from the older Kirin 810 platform. Much like the Kirin 810, the new chipset is based on a 7nm architecture and consists of four ARM Cortex A76 big cores and four ARM Cortex A55 little cores. However, unlike the Kirin 810, which had all of its A76 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, the Kirin 820 5G has one A76 core clocked at 2.36GB, while the other three are clocked at 2.22GHz. Thanks to this new approach, the Kirin 820 boasts of up to 27% improved performance over the older chip.

On the GPU front, the Kirin 820 5G makes use of a Mali-G57 6-core GPU, which offers 38% better performance over the Mali-G52 GPU on the Kirin 810. The updated GPU also brings support for GPU Turbo and Kirin Gaming+ 2.0. Huawei has also packed in an in-house NPU on the Kirin 820, which improves AI performance by 73% over the Kirin 810.

Additionally, much like its flagship Kirin 990 chip, the Kirin 820 pack in Kirin ISP 5.0 which brings support for BM3D SLR image noise reduction, video dual-domain noise reduction, and support for 4K video capture at 60fps.

To offer 5G capabilities, the Kirin 820 packs in the same modem as the Kirin 990, which supports dual-mode SA/NSA 5G. The all-new Honor 30S is the first device to feature the new Kirin 820 5G chipset and we can’t wait to get our hands on the device to see how the new platform stacks up against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G.

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LG V60 and its Dual Screen attachment support Active Stylus pens

The LG V60 ThinQ was recently introduced and launched to the wider public as LG’s newest flagship smartphone. We recently went hands-on with it, and we found it to be a reliable flagship smartphone that is decently priced. While the phone itself doesn’t have many “wow” factors, it does come with a Dual Screen attachment, a feature we’ve seen in previous LG smartphones that basically adds a second screen to your phone for multitasking purposes. Turns out, however, that there’s more than what meets the eye when it comes to the phone and its Dual Screen accessory. Now we know that the device, as well as its respective Dual Screen attachment, can work with Active Stylus pens.

LG V60 ThinQ XDA Forums

Active pens are basically input devices with electronic components that allow them to act as a pen to a display or touch panel. These are normally found in devices like Wacom graphics tablets, and they’re basically what makes them so good for digital illustration. They have features like touch sensitivity and more, aided by the internal components, which is what separates them from a normal stylus. Being able to use a stylus in a phone like the LG V60 ThinQ allows you to draw with your phone and basically do all productive tasks that would need a pen. This is in a similar fashion to the Galaxy Note devices, which come with a built-in pen, with the difference that the S Pen technology is proprietary whereas this isn’t.

We first learned the LG V60 ThinQ supports Active Pens thanks to Juan Carlos Bagnell (@SomeGadgetGuy) demonstrating it on his Twitch account. XDA’s Max Weinbach also tested out the feature:

It’s a very cool feature to have on the LG V60 ThinQ. While it may not bring the same level of functionality that we see on Galaxy Note phones, it is pretty close to that experience. We also have to praise LG for the fact that both the main phone and the screen attachment support active pens. Other Android devices that support active pens include the Motorola Moto Z4, but this is definitely not a mainstream feature in Android phones, even though we wish it would be.

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One UI 2.1 on the Galaxy S20 improves Samsung DeX with mouse window snapping, new gestures, and Bixby Routine support

The Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup of devices was recently released after a hot round of rumors and leaks, with the Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 processor, 5G connectivity support, amazing cameras (and in the case of the S20 Ultra, a mammoth 108MP camera), high refresh rate displays, and much more. They serve as successors to the Galaxy S10 lineup, and worthy ones at that. The S20 series was also the first set of devices to be released with One UI 2.1, which is based on Android 10 and comes with some additional features and improvements over the previously-released One UI 2.0.

XDA Forums: Galaxy S20 || Galaxy S20+ || Galaxy S20 Ultra 

Turns out, however, that this software also comes with a few improvements to Samsung DeX. As spotted by @Kuma_Sleepy on Twitter, Samsung has announced on its Korean community forum that the Galaxy S20 comes with some software improvements in One UI to Samsung’s desktop interface. The first new feature is the ability to snap a window to the left or right side by dragging your mouse to the side (a common feature of desktop OSes). This was already possible to do in Samsung DeX via a keyboard combination (OS key + left/right arrow), but now it’s possible to do using your mouse.

Drag to snap window in Samsung DeX on One UI 2.1. Source: Samsung

The next new feature is the ability to use 3 or 4-finger touch gestures. These gestures can be changed in Settings > Samsung DeX settings > Mouse/Touchpad > Touchpad gestures. And last up, we also have an update to Bixby Routines to trigger actions whenever Samsung DeX starts or ends. You could, for example, create a routine to set your phone to Do Not Disturb mode or turn on Bluetooth when starting Samsung DeX.

Bixby Routine involving Samsung DeX. Source: Samsung

One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S20 but it is also starting to roll out to other Samsung smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. It is unclear, however, whether these new Samsung DeX features are already available on the Galaxy S10/Note 10 through One UI 2.1 or if these features are exclusive to the Galaxy S20’s software.

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Samsung Galaxy M11 launches with Infinity-O display, 5000mAh battery

Samsung introduced a new affordable Galaxy M series to its portfolio last year to take on brands like Xiaomi in the online market. The new lineup kicked off with the launch of the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20, which were essentially upgrades for the company’s Galaxy J series. Since then, the company has launched several great smartphones in the Galaxy M series, including the Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31 and, most recently, the Galaxy M21. Earlier this month, we saw leaked renders of another upcoming smartphone in the series — the Galaxy M11 — and the company has now officially unveiled the device.

As per a report from GSMArena, the Samsung Galaxy M11 recently appeared on the Samsung UAE website with a design identical to the one we saw in previous leaks. The device features a 6.4-inch HD+ LCD with a hole punch cutout in the top left corner for the selfie camera. While the company hasn’t revealed the exact chipset powering the Galaxy M11, the listing reveals that it packs in an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8GHz. The unnamed SoC is coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, along with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion.

The Galaxy M11 features a triple camera setup on the back, featuring a 12MP f/1.8 primary shooter, a 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. Alongside the vertically aligned camera module on the back, the device has a dual-LED flash and a capacitive fingerprint sensor. Powering the device is a massive 5,000mAh battery which can be charged using the USB Type-C port, a welcome addition on the budget smartphone. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and WiFi b/g/n at 2.4GHz. The listing showcases three color variants — black, blue, and purple — but there’s still no information on its pricing and availability. As of now, Samsung has also released no information regarding its plans to launch the device outside the UAE.

Samsung Galaxy M11 Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy M11
Dimensions and Weight	161.4 x 76.3 x 9.0 mm 197g
Display	6.4″ HD+ LCD; Infinity-O
SoC	Octa-core processor @1.8GHz
RAM and Storage	3GB + 32GB Expandable through dedicated microSD card slot
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery
Rear Camera	Primary: 13MP, f/1.8 Secondary: 5MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP depth sensor, F/2.4
Front Camera	8MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Rear fingerprint scanner
Android Version	One UI based on Android 10

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Via: GSMArena

Source: Samsung UAE

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Samsung says they are still working on the Galaxy Watch Active 2’s ECG support

Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch Active 2 alongside the Galaxy Note 10 series in August of 2019. It is a fitness-focused smartwatch powered by Tizen and packing all of the features you might expect from a Samsung smartwatch by now. The device was announced over 6 months ago and has been available for purchase throughout that time. And one of the headlining features of the new smartwatch is its ECG sensor, but support for it has been notably absent since it was first released.

ECG, or electrocardiogram, is a tool that tracks the electrical activity of your heartbeat. Physicians can analyze the ECG output to determine if there are any abnormalities in the heartbeat pattern or rate, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, etc. The ability of a smartwatch to record your heart’s electrical activity could be a lifesaver within this context. However, because implementing this technology delves into the realm of medical devices, the U.S. FDA (and equivalent regulatory agencies in other countries) must approve the use of the sensor in the device. The only other smartwatch manufacturer to bundle this feature on their device is Apple with its Apple Watch devices. Samsung has yet to receive FDA approval for the ECG in the Galaxy Watch Active 2, whereas the Apple Watch’s ECG has been approved a long while ago. It has been over 7 months since the Galaxy Watch Active 2 was released, and we’ve now heard word that Samsung is still working on this feature (via TizenHelp).

This is both good news and bad news as it confirms that Samsung still plans on adding the feature, but they’re letting people down who may have bought the smartwatch expecting a quick turnaround on it getting FDA approval for the ECG feature. The good part, however, is that once it receives FDA approval, then it will probably roll out to all existing devices as an OTA update to the watch’s Tizen firmware. We hope that this feature rolls out to Galaxy Watch Active 2 users soon.

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