HTC U20 5G

With the new U20 5G smartphone HTC reminds us that it still exists

The U20 5G may disappoint you with its Snapdragon 765G processor, especially at the $640 price tag

Surprisingly, this Tuesday was a busy day for HTC. After introducing the Vive XR Suite, the company kept its promise to introduce its first 5G phone, the HTC U20.

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Compared to other flagship smartphones, the U20 5G may disappoint you because of the Snapdragon 765G processor, especially with its $640 price tag. The only advantage of this processor is the integrated 5G modem that in theory will give better battery life. The same chip has been installed on the LG Velvet smartphone.

HTC U20 5G
HTC U20 5G

The U20 has an FHD+ LCD display instead of an AMOLED display and as a result a fingerprint scanner instead of an optical version. This was done to reduce the cost of the smartphone but at least HTC has implemented a 32-megapixel selfie “punch-hole” camera.

The rest of the hardware is standard with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of memory, 5,000mAh battery, and four rear cameras: 48-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultra-wide, 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel bokeh.

HTC U20 5G Specs

 HTC U20 5G
Display6.8″ FHD+ LCD;
20:9 aspect ratio
Punch-hole display
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 765G:
1x Kryo 475 (ARM Cortex-A76-based) Prime core
1x Kryo 475 (ARM Cortex-A76-based) Performance core
6x (ARM Cortex-A55-based) Efficiency cores
RAM /Storage8GB + 256GB
Expandable through microSD card slot
Battery & Charging5,000 mAh battery
18W Fast Charging through Quick Charge 4.0
CameraRear
Photo:
Primary: 48MP, f/1.8
Secondary: Wide-Angle Camera, 8MP, f/2.2, 118° FoV
Tertiary: Depth Sensor, 2MP, f/2.4
Quaternary: Macro, 2MP, f/2.4
Video:
4K video recording

Front
32MP, f/2.0
FeaturesRear fingerprint scanner
Multi-function NFC
Dual-frequency GPS
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
5G NR: n1, n3, n28, n41, n78
AndroidAndroid 10

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Android 11

Google launches the first version of Android 11, everything you need to know

According to Google Android 11 brings changes in three spaces: Contacts, Control and Privacy

After several consecutive delays, Google is ready to launch the first experimental version of Android 11 for the masses. Those who have a Pixel 2 or newer phone can install the new operating system by subscribing to the company’s beta program.

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Such versions of Android can be unstable and problematic. Only if you are one of the enthusiasts who want to test the latest news, otherwise we suggest you wait.

Android 11’s public beta was due to debut on June 3 with a virtual activity similar to Google I/O. The company pushed it in response to protests taking place in the country saying it was not the time to celebrate. According to Google Android 11 brings changes in three spaces: Contacts, Control, and Privacy. The first is about how you communicate with others with a section dedicated to the notification panel.

‘Conversation bubbles will make it easier to keep in touch while you are using or working on other applications. These bubbles are similar to what Facebook offers via Messenger. Applications can choose to use this new visual element and developers can easily add it to their applications.

Improvements have also come to the keyboard mainly in the suggestion belt and command control.

Android 11 will also bring improvements in controlling interconnected devices. By pressing the start button, the new operating system will open a control panel for connected devices such as speakers, headphones and TVs.

Last but not least is the control over privacy. With Android 11 come single-use permissions for apps.

Usually, when you install a new application during the configuration process some options appear which give them access to the camera, microphone, or location where users could access these unique components all the time (even in the background) and only when using the applications. The new operating system already offers permission for one use and the next time you open the application you will be asked for permission again.

So if you’ve downloaded an app and used it only once and don’t want to use it anymore, at least you don’t have to worry about how it’s accessing your location or your camera.

For developers, there are also new ones like machine learning or simpler “debugging”. There have also been rumors of some tools against robotic calls. Interface and navigation updates as well as new icon shapes are also expected.

With the advent of new experimental versions of Android 11 we will learn more about the operating system.

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Huawei P Smart S

Huawei P Smart S officially launched

The P Smart S is based on Android 10 with the EMUI 10.1 interface but has no support for Google Mobile Services (GMS)

Huawei has added another device to its line of phones, namely the P Smart S. model. The new phone from the Chinese giant relies on the Kirin 710F, combined with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

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There is also an additional memory port, which allows the device to add another 256 GB of internal storage space.

The P Smart S is based on Android 10 with the EMUI 10.1 interface but has no support for Google Mobile Services (GMS). Users will need to rely on Mobile Huawei Services (HMS) and AppGallery to download mobile apps.

Huawei P Smart S
Huawei P Smart S

The phone has a 6.3-inch OLED display with FullHD+ (1,080×2,440 pixels)resolution, which houses a fingerprint sensor for biometric fingerprint verification.

For photography, the P Smart S uses a total of four cameras: one for a 16MP selfie on the front and a 48MP main camera on the back, with an ultra-wide 8MP sensor and 2MP depth.

The device comes with a 4,000mAh battery and a 10W charger in the box. P Smart S supports dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Huawei P Smart S Availability 

Huawei P Smart S device is now available in two colour options, Breathing Crystal, and Midnight Black priced at EUR 259.90 (roughly Rs. 22,100).

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PlayStation 5

This is the PlayStation 5 – the Look and Specs

Sony has finally revealed what the PlayStation 5 looks like and its features

After nearly an hour of announcements about the PS5 game, Sony also unveiled the hardware design. According to foreign media, the PS5 console includes a black and white design to match the new controller that will be included in the box.

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With the radical change, the Sony PlayStation 5 comes in white color combined with black. The console comes in two versions, a standard model and a digital one, which will have a 3D camera.

The unveiling of Sony’s PS5 hardware design comes months after Microsoft unveiled the PC-shaped look of its next-generation console, the Xbox Series X, in December 2019. And Sony, like Microsoft, has slowly given more information to its next-generation PS5 in recent months.

The console will arrive in the holiday season and is powered by an eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU  and an AMD RDNA 2 GPU. Sony announced the specifications of the PS5 in March, and AMD chips will offer 10.28 teraflops of power using variable frequencies in both CPU and GPU.

Sony is also using an SSD option to increase game load time. The SSD will provide 825GB of storage and 5.5 GB/s of performance.

In this regard, it is said that Sony is requesting that all games be installed on the internal SSD to use the read speed.

The PS5 will also support 8K graphics, 4K graphics with a 120Hz refresh rate, and 3D audio. The PS5 will also support an “overwhelming majority” of the more than 4,000 PlayStation 4 titles available today.

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This Chinese company surpasses Samsung and Apple in this technology

The fight for the lowest possible screen frame ratio but without eliminating the selfie camera has brought many aesthetic versions like Samsung’s notch, iPhone punch-hole, or thick frames like Pixel.

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The solution definitely remains the under-display camera, the camera under the screen and until it is finalized we will still be left with these more practical than aesthetic solutions. But finally, the day has come to enjoy as Visionox a Chinese company has finally found the solution and will soon bring the first under-display camera.

The product has passed the tests and is ready for mass production. This means that Chinese smartphones will have an advantage over giants like Apple or Samsung. To create this new camera Visinox has used a range of technological patents on a second screen which sits above the camera module by hiding it.

The main screen and the secondary screen are carefully calibrated to suit each other’s resolution, brightness, and color reproduction to enable a precise experience.

It remains to be seen the final product, but a camera under the screen will however require a compromise between the quality of the camera and that of the screen as an unobstructed lens will always have an advantage.

If you buy a flagship smartphone you will of course ask for the maximum quality for the money paid but the technology is not yet where it should be so we will have to wait until we see it in big names.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9

The Redmi’s cheap smartphone is coming – with bigger battery and 4 cameras

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 should be available for 130 euros and will have 4 cameras

Xiaomi’s new smartphone, the Redmi 9, will launch in June. Images and technical data of the device have already been revealed through the Lazada sales platform in the Philippines.

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This was announced by Twitter user Sudhanshu. He shared photos that should contain the technical specifications of the phone and look like the official advertising graphics.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Color Variants
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Color Variants

Redmi 9 will be presented in three different colors: blue-purple, green, and gray. According to the leak, a system of 4 cameras is located in the back. The selfie camera is located at the top of the phone, in the center of it.

FullHD + and large battery

The 6.53-inch screen is said to have a resolution of 2340 × 1080. An Helio G80, which has a total of 8 cores, was installed as a processor. The battery will have a capacity of 5,020 mAh.

The phone should appear in two versions: with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage or with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The cheapest variant is 130 euros, the most expensive 157 euros.

It is unknown at this time if the phone will come to Europe.

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OnePlus Z

OnePlus to return in the mid-range world with this new smartphone

On July 2, the company will hold an event for its TVs, and this is where the announcement is expected to take place

Just as big names fall, so do young people. OnePlus is definitely one of the most inspiring stories in the smartphone world and the next news shows that the trend continues to be on the rise. A mid-budget smartphone will be introduced under the name OnePlus Z in the Indian market, at least according to Android Police.

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Technical details speak for a 6.55-inch 90Hz OLED display, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of memory. 48MP and 16MP ultra-wide camera as well as Snapdragon 765.

The price of 24,990 rupees ($330) will position it much cheaper than the standard OnePlus 8 which with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory sells for $699. And on the other hand, OnePlus’ latest smartphones have gone beyond the initial ambition, reflected in higher prices.

On July 2, the company will hold an event for its TVs, and this is where the announcement of the OnePlus Z is believed to be made. This special moment which brings us back to the feeling of OnePlus 1 delights us immensely as it shows once again the presence of a champion in the market.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Review

OnePlus 8 Pro: The phone that Samsung feared the most

OnePlus’ latest flagship lineup is an alarm for Samsung thanks to its sleek design, 120Hz display, 5G, better cameras, and even wireless charging

Starting at €799, the OnePlus 8 Pro is more expensive than the €649 OnePlus 7 Pro and the €699 7T Pro. With the latest smartphone, OnePlus distanced itself from the motto of the “flagship killer” company by competing more directly with Samsung and Apple products without the massive price advantage.

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8 Pro simplifies the design of last year’s models. The “pop-up” selfie camera has been removed, replaced by a traditional “hole-punch” camera. The 6.78-inch QHD+ elite screen is the star of the show and covers almost the entire front of the device.

This year the refresh rate has been increased from 90Hz to 120Hz while staying in line with the Galaxy S20. The difference between 60Hz and 120Hz screens is something that is easily noticed when browsing lists, content, and other animations that are smoother at 120Hz.

The screen can be used on either FHD+ or QHD+ at 120Hz, unlike Samsung where 120Hz is limited to FHD+ only.

The rear of the glass is not only an aesthetic element but paves the way for wireless charging technology. The smartphone weighs 199 grams and is 74.4mm wide and 7g lighter than the previous model. It is significantly more comfortable to hold in the hands compared to the Galaxy S20 Ultra and 2.7mm longer than the 7T Pro. The OnePlus 8T Pro is the first OnePlus smartphone with IP68 certification of water resistance.

Specifications 

  • Screen: 6.78-inch 120Hz QHD AMOLED (513ppi)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
  • RAM: 8 or 12GB RAM
  • Memory: 128 or 256GB UFS 3.0
  • Operating System: Oxygen OS 10.5 based on Android 10
  • Camera: Rear 48-megapixel main, 48-megapixel and super wide, 8-megapixel telephoto, 5-megapixel color filter; 16-megapixel front
  • Connectivity: 5G, two SIM cards, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1 and GPS Water resistance: IP68
  • Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm
  • Weight: 199 grams

Speed and battery lifespan

The 8 Pro has the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 8 or 12GB of RAM as the OnePlus 8. This means unquestionable performance with 5G technology. The 8 Pro also has the battery life of the OnePlus 8 with 32 hours between charging cycles. Three hours used in 4G, in Wi-Fi with FHD+ 120Hz screen, 50 minutes video, 7 hours Spotify with Bluetooth headset, and about 20 photos. This is what you can do in a day with the OnePlus 8 Pro battery.

The 5G’s performance was similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, while when two SIM cards are used, the smartphone is limited to only 4G. The Warp Charge 30T is so fast that it charges the 50% battery in 28 minutes and the full charge in 77 minutes. The novelty for this year is the optimized charge which saves the battery by delaying the charge to 100% at night till the moment you pick up the smartphone in your hands.

New is also wireless charging, including the Qi standard and Warp Charge 30 Wireless technology. 9 Pro can also charge other devices with Qi wireless technology. The OnePlus 8 battery withstands 800 charge cycles up to 80% capacity.

Oxygen OS 10.5

OnePlus 8 Pro comes with Android 10.5 Oxygen OS 10.5 operating system based on Android 10. This operating system is among the best if not the best based on Android with balanced functionality, aesthetics, and speed like no other.

OnePlus offers a 3-year update since debut, including two years of Android version updates and another year of security updates. Samsung offers 4 years of support for the Galaxy S series and Apple 5 years for the iPhone. So OnePlus has work to do in this regard.

The Camera

The OnePlus 8 Pro has four rear cameras where it combines: a 48-megapixel main camera with Sony’s new sensor, an ultra-wide 48-megapixel camera with last year’s Sony sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto camera, and a camera 5-megapixel colors filters.

The 48-megapixel main camera is excellent producing some of the best photos, details and exposure from a smartphone. Auto-HDR mode accurately manages high-contrast scenes, while the light performance at least differentiates it from the 7T Pro and 8 without the need for “Night Scape” mode at all. Normally the smartphone captures 12-megapixel photos combining four pixels in a single.

The 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor is one of the best modules also in this camera segment producing quality images in good light. Problems with this sensor start in low light environments where it often produces image noise. Night Scape helps you in such scenes.

The 8-megapixel telephoto camera is good too but suffers in low light environments. There is a hybrid zoom (optical and digital) 3x and a digital magnification only 30x. In bright light, you can capture detailed objects even with 24x magnification.

Finally, the 5-megapixel photochrom filter is more advertising than usable. There are endless software that do the best job combined with the main camera.

Observations

  • The side slider easily passes between Silent, Vibrate and Ring modes
  • Stereo speakers are excellent
  • The smartphone comes with a plastic screen protector from the box
  • Excellent call quality
  • OnePlus sandstone cases are better if you want your smartphone not to slip

The Price

The OnePlus 8 Pro starts at 799 euros for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory and goes to 899 euros for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of memory.

OnePlus 8 starts at 599 euros, OnePlus 7T Pro at 699 euros, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra at 1,199 euros and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max at 1,149 euros.

The Verdict

8 Pro shows that OnePlus is no longer the number 2 hidden under the shadow of the big ones. Rather it brings technology capable of rivaling industry leaders.

Fantastic display, stylish design, wireless charging, and water resistance. The software is best on Android, battery life is high and the experience with Android interface beats clearly Samsung and Google.

The Chinese firm has managed to address the weak point, the camera, and maintain the strong point of the software, the speed and longevity of the battery. It is no longer the cheapest smartphone, but the cheapest and best option among the best.

Pros

  • Fantastic screen
  • Battery life
  • Quality camera
  • Slider of notifications
  • 5G
  • Fast fingerprint scanner
  • High performance
  • Fast wireless and wired charging
  • Excellent software
  • Water-resistant
  • Two SIM cards

Cons

  • No 3.5mm headphone port
  • Only three years of software updates
  • 5G disabled when two SIM cards are used
  • Expensive

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Currents

Currents, Google+’s replacement, launches in July

Google Currents will finally be released on July 6, as a social network just for work relationships

On April 2, 2019, Google chose to get rid of the social media train by shutting down Google+. The reason certainly remains the low interest on the part of the community. Let’s face it, during the golden age of Facebook, having Google+ was the weirdest part of the group. But a G Suite version for enterprise communications continues to exist and apparently interest in this feature is active.

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Existing Google+ users will be transferred to “an updated look and feel” and will benefit from “additional options” including content moderation and administrative privileges.

The beta version of the few months has served as a place to “engage with employees. To have fruitful discussions. We stay current together.”

The interface and experience are mostly unchanged, the material on the main screen is organized according to the connection or chronology, while posts from superiors can take precedence. Texts, links, images, and other materials from Drive can be easily shared.

Yes, if the WhatsApp group is not enough, you will have a completely dedicated social network.

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An iPhone is again the most famous smartphone in the world

The models are changing but Apple remains at the top

It seems that Apple has long secured the title of “most popular smartphone in the world.” The title has so far belonged to the iPhone XR that was released in 2018 and the position will now be occupied by the iPhone 11.

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According to Omdia, Apple sold 19.5 million iPhone 11s in the first quarter of 2020 despite the pandemic, surpassing 13.6 million iPhone XRs in the first quarter of 2019. The numbers also show the big difference between the iPhone 11 and the competitor, with the second Samsung Galaxy A51 selling only 6.8 million units.

“Despite the devastating effects of coronavirus on consumer demand, Apple’s iPhone 11 in the first quarter of 2020 surpassed the iPhone XR of the first quarter of 2019 by 6 million units. This represents a huge improvement in the company’s performance since the first quarter of last year when the iPhone XS and XS Max weren’t even in the top 10. The iPhone XR was the only new model to appear in the top 10 at the time. This year, however, all three new models made their appearance in the top 10.“

The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max appear in 8th and 6th place, respectively, while the top ten are completed with Samsung and Xiaomi phones.

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