HMD Global rolls out the Android 10 update to the Nokia 7.2

HMD Global has had decent success with its Nokia-branded Android smartphones since they started licensing the name back in 2016. The new Nokia’s approach to Android smartphones was an interesting one: with a focus on updates and software without unnecessary fluff and gimmicks, their phones were pretty close to what Motorola released in 2013 and 2014 under Google’s ownership. One of their most recent smartphones is the Nokia 7.2 (which, as a fun fact, is also one of the very few Nokia phones that shipped with an unlockable bootloader, albeit this was unintentional and patched later on). Users of the Nokia 7.2 might be glad to know that the device is now receiving its dose of Android 10 through an OTA update.

Nokia 7.2 XDA Forum

Android 10 now available for Nokia 7.2! Check your phone to see if the latest features have already landed. For more news of Nokia smartphones and Android 10 visit https://t.co/FJfS4Gjt3d pic.twitter.com/9FHxZrddcZ

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 31, 2020

There is not a lot to see here: the update’s software version is V2.250 and the Android version receives a bump to Android 10. Again, it is nearly stock Android, so you get the full package of new features and improvements we’ve seen arrive in other stock-Android-powered smartphones from companies like Motorola and Google. This includes things like the system-wide dark mode, full screen gestures, smart replies for apps, and much more. The update also comes with the most recent March 2020 security patches, as the April 2020 ones are due anytime now.

This rollout is barely within Nokia’s Android 10 timeline. The Android 10 update for the Nokia 7.2, as well as for other phones in Nokia’s third-generation lineup, was promised for Q1 2020. Today is the last day of 2020’s first quarter, which means that they did keep their promise in this regard.

Users interested in downloading this update should expect an over-the-air update to arrive on their phones soon. If it’s not available for your device yet then it’s likely that it is rolling out in waves to users around the world. Are you running Android 10 on your Nokia 7.2 already?

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Apple acquires Dark Sky and will shut down the weather app for Android and Wear OS

Apple has always been about improving its own ecosystem and growing and improving its “walled garden,” but one app from this ecosystem that has not seen a major overhaul in quite some time is its own Weather app. It has not received one since iOS 7 was first released, in fact — and that was 7 years ago, in 2013. There were some alternatives, however, and one of them included Dark Sky, an alternative weather app for iOS, Android, and Wear OS. Now, the app has been purchased by Apple, as they’ve shared in a blog post.

One of the very first immediate effects of this is that the app will no longer be available for any non-Apple devices. The app will soon be removed from Google Play, so it can’t be downloaded for Android phones or Wear OS devices. For existing Android users, though, the app will continue to work through July 1st, at which point the app will be completely discontinued and existing customers will receive a refund. iOS users, though, are still able to purchase the app through the App Store and will continue to be able to use it. The app has also been rebranded as “Dark Sky by Apple”.

Despite how invested Apple is with their ecosystem of apps, they don’t normally do this. Shazam, for example, was acquired by Apple in 2018, yet they still keep an Android version of the app active. One of the possible following steps for Apple, then, is that they might roll it into iOS natively at some point, merging it with the existing Weather app. Web services are also being gutted together with the Android app.

As for their API, it will also be phased out, albeit much later on: it will continue to work through 2021 and will be killed off come 2022. Dark Sky serves as a weather provider for apps and services like Carrot Weather, DuckDuckGo, Microsoft, Yelp, and more, and this will affect these apps, so it needs to be a more gradual phase-out.

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2020 Mi Fan Festival & Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Launch (with coupon code!)

2020 Mi Fan Festival

Mi Fan Festival aka Xiaomi MMF Sale is a huge online shopping festival announced by the Xiaomi company where Xiaomi’s lovers around the world can buy Xiaomi products on special deals and discounts.

Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival was first announced on April 6, 2012, but introduced to the global Mi fans at the Mi Fan Festival 2018, and widely known to customers since the Mi Fan Festival 2019.

The Mi Fan Festival Sale 2019 was held across the Xiaomi United States, online partner platforms, Mi Home, Mi Store, and many partner offline stores. During the Mi MFF Sale 2019, Xiaomi offered a lot of discount offers on cell phones, smart TVs, Mi bands and other Xiaomi products.

And now, the Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival 2020 is kicked off!

Xiaomi Mi 10: Finesse that doesn’t cost a fortune

Xiaomi is known for its powerful and affordable smartphones. While primarily known for affordable mid-rangers, it also makes premium flagship devices that are easy on the pocket. Last month, Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro flagship devices in China with 5G, Snapdragon 865, a 108MP quad camera, a 90Hz AMOLED display, 30W fast wireless charging, and so much more. For users globally, Gearbest is just adding the Xiaomi Mi 10 to its portfolio and it will be available for a shockingly low price of $679.99. Not just that, you can use an XDA exclusive coupon code and get an additional $20 discount.

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Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10 features everything you expect from a premium flagship killer phone. Starting with its display, the Mi 10 features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ curved AMOLED display. To the left on the top of the display is a tiny hole-punch for the selfie camera. The display is certified with HDR10+ for a better viewing experience and Xiaomi claims it reaches a peak brightness of 1120nits for unrestricted legibility irrespective of the ambient lighting. The 90Hz refresh rate and the 180Hz touch sampling rate make the Mi 10 a great choice for gamers.

Camera

One of the most exciting features of Xiaomi Mi 10 is its 108MP quad camera setup. The primary 108MP camera is quipped a large 1/1.33″ sensor from Samsung with a 7P lens setup along with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The sensor combines four pixels into one with pixel-binning and this results in 27MP images. In addition, there is a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera equipped to capture a 123º wide landscape. Adding to those are two 2MP sensors, one for macro photography, and another for depth sensing. Pro mode and HEIF file storage ensure that the phone’s storage does not get filled with just pictures.

The Mi 10 can capture videos at up to 8K resolution, including 8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, and various slow-motion modes. It also features a cinematic mode for capturing photos and videos in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

The hole-punch on the front houses a 20MP selfie camera. It supports AI beauty mode, 3D face-mapping emoji called “Mimoji,” and slofies at 720p/120fps.

Connectivity

The Mi 10 from Xiaomi embraces 5G connectivity and readiness for the future of mobile communications. Thanks to Qualcomm’s X55 modem, part of Snapdragon 865 SoC, the Mi 10 supports non-standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) 5G networks. Wi-Fi 6 is also supported on the Mi 10 alongside Bluetooth 5.1 with AptX Adaptive. The phone also supports simultaneous Wi-Fi and 5G/4G connections for network stability. It also supports NFC for tap-to-pay.

Battery and Charging

Xiaomi has fitted a 4,780mAh battery inside the Mi 10. Besides 30W wireless charging, the Mi 10 also supports fast wireless charging at up to 30W. The battery, Xiaomi claims, can be charged from 0-100% in less than an hour. In addition, it also supports 10W reverse wireless charging for charging accessories like a pair of truly wireless earphones or Apple AirPods.

At the Mi 10’s launch, Xiaomi also announced a wireless charging stand, which resembles the Pixel Stand. Other than that, they also announced a Bluetooth speaker with a wireless charging pad on the top.

Performance

With the flagship-grade Snapdragon 865, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is among the most powerful smartphones. The 7nm octa-core Snapdragon 865 comes in a 1+3+4 configuration. It comprises one Prime core @ 2.8GHz, three Performance cores @ 2.4GHz, and four power-efficient cores @ 1.8GHz. The Mi 10 also comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

The vapor chamber at the heart of the Mi 10 is claimed to keep the phone cooler by up to 10ºC.  Additionally, Xiaomi also sells a rechargeable fan accessory which can be attached to the back of the Mi 10 allowing it to stay cooler despite continuous gaming for several hours.

Entertainment

Xiaomi has included dual linear speakers on the Mi 10 for a stereo sound output. The phone is also certified for Hi-Res audio to complement the display’s HDR10+ certification.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi Mi 10
System-on-Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex A77-based) Prime core @ 2.8GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex A77-based) Performance cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650
Display	6.67″ AMOLED 2340 x 1080p resolution HDR10+ 90Hz @ FHD+ 180Hz touch response Peak Brightness 1120 nits
Security	In-display fingerprint sensor Software-based face recognition
Front Camera	20MP
Rear Camera	108MP Wide 1/1.33″, 7P lens, OIS 13MP Ultra-Wide, 123°,  f/2.4 2MP f/2.4 Macro Camera 2MP f/2.4 Depth Sensor
RAM	up to 12GB LPDDR5
Storage	up to 256GB UFS 3.0
Battery Capacity	4,780 mAh 30W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Fast Wireless Charging, 10W Reverse Wireless Charging
Software Version	Android 10
Connectivity	5G: SA/NSA Wi-Fi 6 USB Type-C NFC Bluetooth v5.1
Network bands
Audio	Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certified
Colors	Ice Blue, Titanium Silver Black, Peach Gold

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EMUI 10.1 roadmap reveals beta timeline for Huawei and Honor smartphones

Just a few days ago, Huawei unveiled its newest series of flagship devices, which include the Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, and the Huawei P40 Pro+. The Chinese OEM is shipping a slightly upgraded version of their custom Android 10-based UI, dubbed EMUI 10.1, with the P40 lineup. One notable inclusion in EMUI 10.1 is Celia, Huawei’s own Voice Assistant, which can be invoked with the hotword “Hey Celia,” or by holding the power button for a second. Now the company has announced the rollout schedule of EMUI 10.1 beta for existing Huawei and Honor branded devices.

The current roadmap is applicable to the Chinese device variants. This internal beta will be further expanded to a series of public beta tests before concluding with the stable release of EMUI 10.1. Huawei has been known for prioritizing their home country to conduct beta testing or release updates and take several months before rolling them out worldwide. Hopefully, this incremental update doesn’t take that long, as the EMUI global Twitter handle is actively teasing EMUI 10.1.

The full list of eligible devices can be found below.

Model	EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 Internal Beta Recruitment Timing
Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 X 4G Huawei Nova 6 Huawei Nova 6 5G Huawei Nova 6 SE Huawei MatePad Pro Huawei MediaPad M6 (8.4/10.8) Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition Honor 9X Honor 9X Pro Honor V30 Honor V30 Pro Honor V20 Honor 20 Honor 20 Pro Honor Magic 2	Has already been started from today (March 31)
Huawei Nova 5 Huawei Nova 5Z Huawei Nova 5 Pro Huawei Nova 5i Pro Honor 20S	Early April
Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Pro Huawei Mate 30 4G Huawei Mate 30 5G Huawei Mate 30 Pro 4G Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design	Mid April
Huawei Mate X Huawei Mate Xs Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Huawei Enjoy 10S Honor 20 Youth Edition	Late April

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Source: Huawei China Forums, EMUI Weibo

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Realme 6 launches in Europe with 90Hz displays, 64MP cameras, MediaTek Helio G90T alongside Realme 6i and Realme C3 Global variant

Realme has had quite an eventful year so far. While the majority of its launches this year have catered to Asian markets, especially India, the company did launch in 5G flagship – the Realme X50 Pro (first impressions) – in Europe and in India last month. Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down its launches, perhaps impacting it the most in India. But despite hiccups, the global launches continue. Today, Realme launched the Realme 6, Realme 6i, and Realme C3 global variant in Europe over an online live stream.

Realme 6

Starting off, Realme 6 is the newest mid-ranger from the company. While the nomenclature suggests the Realme 6 succeeds the Realme 5, it actually sits almost at the same price point as the Realme 5 Pro (review). Meanwhile, although the Realme 6 Pro (review) was also launched in India, it wasn’t even mentioned at the event.

The key highlights of the Realme 6 include its Full HD+ hole-punch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, the 64MP quad cameras on the back, 30W fast wired charging. It runs on the MediaTek Helio G90T platform and comes in 4GB and 8GB RAM variants with up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 NAND storage.

Among other design changes over the Realme 5, the Realme 6 features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB-C port. It runs on Realme UI which is a fork of ColorOS 7 and is based on Android 10.

Realme 6 Specifications

Specifications	Realme 6
Dimensions & Weight	162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm 191g
Display	6.5-inch LCD 1080 x 2400 20:9 aspect ratio Gorilla Glass 3 90Hz refresh rate 120Hz touch sampling rate
SoC	MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm) 2 x Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Mali G76 GPU
RAM	4GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 Dedicated microSD slot
Battery	4,300mAh, 30W charging via USB Type-C
Fingerprint Sensor	Side-mounted
Rear Camera	64MP, f/1.8 8MP ultra-wide, 119°, f/2.3 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 2MP mono, f/2.4 1080p video recording at 60fps 4K video recording at 30fps
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0 1080p video recording at 30fps
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10
Colors	Comet Blue, Comet White

Realme 6i

Although the Realme 5i was launched just a couple of months ago with the specifications resembling the older Realme 5, the Realme 6i was launched in Myanmar earlier this month. Unlike the predecessor, however, the Realme 6i varies greatly from the Realme 6. Design-wise, the Realme 6i sports interesting patterns that have been named after milk and green tea.

The Realme 6i is the first phone in the world to run on MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. Unlike the Asian model, however, buyers wouldn’t get to choose between different configurations. The European variant is only available in a 4GB+128GB option. The Realme 6i also comes with a quad-camera setup, including a 48MP primary sensor. The phone also gets a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 18W charging support through the USB-C port.

The Realme 6i also comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 out of the box.

Realme 6i Specifications

Specifications	Realme 6i
Display	6.5-inch LCD 1600 x 720 resolution 20:9 aspect ratio
SoC	MediaTek Helio G80 2 x Arm Cortex-A7 @ 2.0GHz 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Mali G52 GPU
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 Dedicated microSD slot
Battery	5,000mAh, 18W charging via USB Type-C
Fingerprint Sensor	Rear-mounted
Rear Camera	48MP 8MP ultra-wide, 119° 2MP macro sensor B/W depth sensor
Front Camera	16MP
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10
Colors	White Milk, Green Tea

Realme C3 Global

Alongside the Realme 6 and 6i, Realme C3 has also been launched for the European markets. The phone differs from the Realme C3 launched in India last month and matches the variant launched later in Thailand. While matches the Indian variant to quite an extent, the global variant features three cameras on the back as opposed to two on the former along with a fingerprint scanner.

The Realme C3 global version also runs on MediaTek Helio G70 and we can expect similar performance as we saw in our gaming review of the phone. Realme has 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The additional camera on the phone is a 2MP macro camera with a fixed focal length of 4cm.

Like the other two phones, Realme C3 also runs Realme UI based on Android 10.

Realme C3 Global Specifications

Specifications	Realme C3 Global
Dimensions & Weight	164.4 x 75.0 x 8.95 mm 195g
Display	6.52-inch LCD 1600 x 720 20:9 aspect ratio Gorilla Glass 3
SoC	MediaTek Helio G70 (12nm) 2 x Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz Mali G52 GPU
RAM	3GB
Storage	64GB eMMC Dedicated microSD slot
Battery	5000mAh, 10W charging via microUSB
Fingerprint Sensor	NA
Rear Camera	12MP, f/1.8 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4 2MP macro camera 1080p video recording @ 30fps 480p slow-motion @ 120fps
Front Camera	5MP, f/2.0 Full HD video recording @ 30fps
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10
Colors	Frozen Blue, Blazing Red

Prices & Availability

The Realme 6 comes in three variants priced as following:

• 4GB+64GB – €229.90
• 4GB+128GB – €269.90
• 6GB+128GB – €299.90

The Realme 6i with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at €199.90.

The Realme C3 will only be available in a 3GB/64GB variant priced at €159.90.

You can already pre-order the Realme 6 from the company’s online store and it will be shipped on April 6th, which is when it goes on sale. The Realme 6i and the C3 will be available for sale starting April 6th and April 13th, respectively.

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Samsung AKG N400 truly wireless earphones boast of ANC and water resistance

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S20 series at the Samsung Unpacked event earlier this year in February. At the event, the company also announced the Galaxy Buds+ alongside the three highly-anticipated devices. As previous leaks suggested, the Galaxy Buds+ only offered a minor upgrade over the original Galaxy Buds with improved battery life, better microphones, and a few connectivity improvements. Sadly though, the Galaxy Buds+ didn’t include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and opted for a feature called “Ambient Aware” that offers better noise isolation. This made the Galaxy Buds+ a little less appealing when compared to other premium truly wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM3, the Sennheiser Momentum TW2, and the Apple AirPods Pro.

Now, in a bid to offer something a bit more competitive, Samsung’s AKG sub-brand has launched the AKG N400 truly wireless earphones that not only feature ANC but also offer IPX7 water resistance, another feature that’s missing on the Galaxy Buds+. The AKG N400 packs in 8.2mm drivers with a frequency response of 10Hz-20KHz, an impedance of 16 ohms, and a sensitivity of 96 dB SPL. The truly wireless earbuds make use of a Bluetooth 5.0 chipset that includes support for SBC and AAC codecs. The earbuds feature capacitive touch controls on each bud to control playback and volume, and you can even use it to trigger your preferred voice assistant.

The AKG N400 weigh in at 7.7g, with the case adding another 65g. Samsung claims that the earbuds can last up to 6 hours on a single charge without ANC turned on and 5 hours with ANC. The case can charge the earbuds once over, increasing the overall battery life to 12 hours. For charging, the case features a USB Typ-C port and it also supports wireless charging. The earbuds can be controlled using a companion app that will let you customize the audio profile, ANC level, and the touch controls.

The AKG N400 is available in three color variants — black, blue, and navy — with the navy variant featuring a dual-tone finish with gold accents. The truly wireless earbuds have been priced at KRW 230,000 (~$190) and are currently only available in Samsung’s home market of South Korea. As of now, we have no information from the company regarding the pricing and availability for international markets.

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Source: Samsung

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LG V40 ThinQ Android 10 kernel source code published ahead of LG UX 9.0 rollout

The smartphone wing of LG heavily struggled in 2019 due to lagging sales, and the company might even drop their flagship G-series brand this year. The Korean OEM is also having a hard time to keep their existing phones up-to-date, as only a handful of LG flagships have received the Android 10 update so far. According to LG’s official update roadmap, the LG G8X ThinQ is next in line to get the taste of Android 10, while the LG G7 ThinQ, LG G8S ThinQ, and the LG V40 ThinQ will experience the same in Q3 2020. The company has now gone ahead and published kernel sources for Android 10 for the LG V40 ThinQ.

LG V40 ThinQ XDA Forums

At the time of reporting, we can only spot the kernel source code corresponding to the Korean variant of the LG V40 ThinQ (model number LMV409). The early arrival could be related to the fact that LG Korea is scheduled to deliver the stable version of Android 10 to the LG V40 ThinQ in the second quarter of 2020, way before the global rollout. The current package is based on the software version v30a, which might be the build version of the upcoming LG UX 9.0 OTA for the Korean edition of the phone.

LG V40 ThinQ Android 10 Kernel Sources

It is worth mentioning that only the European variant of the LG V40 (model number LMV405EBW) is officially whitelisted for bootloader unlocking. Interestingly, XDA Member Xsavi has come up with an exploit based on an engineering bootloader from the LG V35 ThinQ, which can be used to unlock other variants (except the T-Mobile one). An unofficial version of LineageOS 17.0 is already available for the phone on our forums, and owners of the LG V40 ThinQ should expect further custom ROM experiences thanks to the updated kernel source.

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Source: LG Open Source Code

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