Unable to compete with the glut of cheaper Chinese LCD panels, LG Display has replaced its chief executive and is looking to cut jobs. Early this week, the South Korean company held an emergency board meeting to accept the resignation of Han Sang-beom and appoint LG Chem President Jeong Ho-young as the new CEO, Reuters reports. According to Financial Times, the company has also revealed a…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro European prices leak
September 18, 2019
It appears that some European retailers didn’t get the embargo memo and listed the recently-announced Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro on their websites with prices and everything. Well, at least, according to a Twitter leakster.
The handset will start at 259 for the 6GB/64GB…
OnePlus reveals official 7T photos ahead of next week's launch
September 17, 2019
At this point, OnePlus feels like that relative who is excited about a great gift they bought you and literally can’t wait until your birthday to spill the details. It will formally launch the OnePlus 7T September 26th, but it just can’t help itself from…
Video compares Pixel 4 XL's cameras against the iPhone XS Max
September 17, 2019
The latest in the Pixel leaks saga is a video comparing the cameras of the Pixel 4 XL and the iPhone XS Max (never mind that Google announced the phones unveiling date just yesterday). This video is by the same channel that compared the Pixel 4 XL cam with the Galaxy Note10+.
The video starts with details on the camera hardware. The wide camera on the back is based on a Sony IMX363 image sensor…
Realme X2 arriving on September 24 with a 64MP camera
September 17, 2019
Chinese phone maker Realme unveiled the Realme XT last week at an event in India, and now the company has announced it will unveil the Realme X2 on September 24 in China.
The teaser poster shared by the company on Weibo confirms the X2 will boast a quad camera setup with a…
Vivo's NEX 3 is a bezel-less 5G phone with a 64-megapixel camera
September 16, 2019
Whether you like it or not, 5G is coming, and a handful of brands are already offering compatible devices in select markets. The latest to jump on the 5G bandwagon is Vivo with its NEX 3 5G, which is a flagship smartphone that doesn’t look too bad. It comes with…
Nokia 7.2 available for pre-order in the US
September 16, 2019
The Nokia 7.2 was announced less than two weeks ago at IFA 2019 and now the device is available for pre-order stateside through B&H Photo. Nokias new midranger will set buyers back $349 and will ship starting September 30. The phone will come in its unlocked single-SIM variant complete with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The Nokia 7.2 brings a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD display with a waterdrop notch for…
HTCs August revenue shot up 67% and the company is now planning its comeback. The start wont be glamorous, but the plan for next year is to leverage HTCs expertise in VR and 5G networks to help its smartphones stand apart from the competition.
Darren Chen, President of…
Xiaomi confirms Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix 4 launch event set for September 24
September 16, 2019
Xiaomi is gearing up to hold a special event on September 24 where it will introduce its latest 5G phones – the Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix 4. Alongside the two new devices, the company will also unveil MIUI 11 to the public as well as a new Mi TV.
The Mi 9 Pro is expected to…
Week 35 in review: Redmi Note 8/8 Pro and Oppo Reno2, Reno2 Z and Reno2 F are here
September 16, 2019
Hello and welcome to your weekly digest. This week saw the official arrival of the 64MP smartphones. First Realme sort-of announced the first 64MP smartphone with the Realme XT, then Xiaomi properly announced the first 64MP smartphone in the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Apple meanwhile officially confirmed that the next iPhones are coming on September 10!
Oppo unveiled the Reno2, Reno2 Z and Reno2 F. The…
