CdrInfo.com Just Published News and/or Reviews and Articles http://www.cdrinfo.com/ Keep current with all the new technical news and information published on the CdrInfo.com Web Site. en-us 60 Samsung's Next Smartphone foray: Galaxy S10, 5G, Folding Phones Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:39:43 GMT Samsung Electronics is making significant changes to its its line-up of premium phones for next year, preparing to launch its first 5G-capable smartphone, a cheaper flagship model and a foldable-screen device to challenge Apple. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70815 Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Unveiled With Sliding Cameras Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:46:58 GMT Chinese Xiaomi has announced the Mi Mix 3, the latest entry in its series of full-screen flagship phones. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70806 Italy Fines Apple and Samsung Over Mobile Software Updates Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:29:30 GMT Italy's anti-trust watchdog said on Wednesday it was fining Apple and Samsung Electronics 5 million euros ($5.7 million) each following complaints they used software updates to slow down their mobile phones. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70800 MediaTek's Helio P70 Brings AI and Premium Upgrades To Mid-Range Devices Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:01:22 GMT MediaTek is launching the Helio P70 system-on-chip (SoC), with an enhanced AI engine combined with CPU and GPU upgrades for more powerful AI processing. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70793 NEC and Samsung Partner on 5G Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:59:19 GMT NEC Corporation and Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership of joint effort to strengthen their business portfolio including 5G. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70791 5G Smartphones are Coming in 2019 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:46:43 GMT The progress being made toward the widely anticipated launch of 5G smartphones in early 2019 is obvious, based on the announcements of smartphone makers, OEMs and 5G chip vendors. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70782 HTC's Exodus 1 Blockchain Phone Available For Preorder, Costs 0.15 bitcoin Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:46:06 GMT Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has set the price for Exodus 1, its first blockchain-powered handset in cryptocurrencies, making it the first big name in the industry to accept only digital currencies as payment. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70781 Samsung S10 Series Could Include 5G Model Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:44:46 GMT Samsung Electronics is planning to launch the Galaxy S10 in February next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy series, and the series is said to include a 5G model. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70780 Qualcomm Introduces Mid-range Snapdragon 675 Processor for AI-driven Gaming and Capture Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:43:56 GMT Qualcomm is adding the 11nm Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform to its 600-series series of mobile processor solutions, a mid-range ship offering gaming, artificial intelligence and camera capabilities enabled by the Qualcomm AI Engine, Spectra ISP, Kryo CPU and Adreno GPU. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70779 eBay's New Smartphone Trade-in Service Offers Instant and Interesting Payouts Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:11:59 GMT eBay's new Instant Selling program for smartphones allow users to list their old phone on the platform and immediately receive an eBay voucher in return and offers higher return rates than Gazelle, EcoATM, AT&T Trade-in, Apple Give Back, and Verizon Trade-in. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70774 Google Could Charge Android Partners in Europe up to $40 per Device Fri, 19 Oct 2018 22:53:46 GMT Google will reportedly charge hardware firms up to $40 per device to use its apps under a new licensing system that the company announced earlier this week, in order to comply with the European Union's competition laws. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70767 Samsung Display Develops Under Panel Sensor, Fingerprint On Display AMOLEDs Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:57:11 GMT Samsung Display is developing new technologies for AMOLED screens that will find their way to upcoming smartphones: Fingerprint on Display, Under Panel Sensor, Haptic on Display and Sound on Display http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70766 Samsung, LG Launch Trade-in Promotions to Help Sales Of Latest Flagship Smartphones Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:02:28 GMT Both Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have started to buy back used smartphones and implement other promotion programs in South Korea, as they try to boost the sluggish sales of their latest flagship devices. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70763 Apple Granted New Patent For a Folding iPhone Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:31:59 GMT The U.S. Patent and Trademark published Apple's second granted patent for Apple's folding iPhone. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70752 NTT Docomo's Card Keitai KY-01L Mobile Phone has The Size of a Business Card Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:58:39 GMT NTT Docomo Inc. will release later this month in Japan the 'Card Keitai KY-01L', a new mobile phone that has the same size of a business card. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70748 How Google's Titan M Security Chip Works Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:41:28 GMT Google has armed the new Pixel 3 smartphone with Titan M, an enterprise-grade security chip custom built for Pixel 3 to secure on-device data and operating system. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70746 iPhone XR Available for pre-order on Friday Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:40:26 GMT The new iPhone XR, integrating technologies from iPhone XS in an all-screen glass and aluminum design, will be available for pre-order on Friday, October 19. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70742 Huawei Introduces Mate 20 Series of Smartphones, Plus the Watch GT Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:28:19 GMT Huawei today announced at a London event the new Mate 20 series of smartphones - Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 X PORSCHE DESIGN Huawei Mate 20 RS - and the new Watch GT. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70733 New Palm Phone Is About the Size of a Credit Card Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:58:57 GMT TCL's Palm today appeared from the dead as actual new company, a new logo, and the launch of the "Palm" phone. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70722 Samsung Mobile CEO Confirms New Foldable Phone will Also be a Tablet Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:15:20 GMT Samsung Mobile's CEO D.J. Koh has confirmed that the company's long-rumored foldable phone will actually be a tablet that will fold to the size of a smartphone. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70713 TSMC Said to be the Sole Maker of the 7nm Apple A13 Chips Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:30:25 GMT Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to win all orders for 7nm A13 chips that Apple will release in 2019, according to supply chain sources. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70711 HMD Releases the Nokia 3.1 Plus Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:00:03 GMT HMD Global released some months ago the Nokia 3.1 smartphone, and now the company is back with a revamped version called the Nokia 3.1 Plus, featuring a larger 6-inch display and a fingerprint sensor. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70705 Garmin Instinct GPS Watch Packs Everything You Need For Outdoor Adventures Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:49:47 GMT Garmin today announced Instinct, a durable GPS watch with built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and wrist-based heart rate. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70704 Samsung A9 Smartphone Comes With Four Rear Cameras Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:04:14 GMT Samsung has announced its new Galaxy A9 smartphone, which the company says is the first smartphone to include four rear cameras, aimed at the "Instagram generation". http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70703 Razer Phone 2 Released For Gamers Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:51:40 GMT Razer today announced the Razer Phone 2, pushing the boundaries of mobile devices to power the world of mobile esports and entertainment. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70699 Google's Take on Hardware: Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Slate and Google Home Hub Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:37:38 GMT This year marks Google's 20th anniversary and besides organizing the world's information, Google is introducing new hardware and the third-generation family of consumer hardware products. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70681 Western Digital Releases First 96-Layer 3D NAND UFS 2.1 Embedded Flash Drive for Smartphones Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:57:58 GMT Western Digital today introduced the first 96-layer 3D NAND UFS 2.1 embedded flash drive (EFD), the Western Digital iNAND MC EU321, designed for high-end mobile and compute devices. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70680 Google Holds Events for New Pixel Phones, Chromecast, Pixel Slate, Home Hub Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:42:55 GMT Alphabet's Google will unveil the third edition of its Pixel smartphone along with other new products at 10 media events across the world on Tuesday. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70679 Honor 8X Smartphone Comes to Europe Starting From € 250 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 19:21:12 GMT Honor is bringing the latest and most powerful addition to its X-series line-up -- Honor 8X to Europe. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70667 Nokia 7.1 Smartphone Coming to the US for $349 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:12:59 GMT HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the Nokia 7.1 - the first smartphone to come with PureDisplay screen technology aimed at the American audience, available for $349. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70661 Fitbit Charge 3 Available for $150 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:59:56 GMT The Fitbit Charge 3 will be available worldwide, online and at Fitbit.com for $149.95 (USD) beginning October 7. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70658 LG Unveils the Five Camera LG V40 THINQ Smartphone, Hybrid LG Watch W7 Smartwatch Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:48:55 GMT LG Electronics today officially unveiled the LG V40 ThinQ, its newest premium smartphone featuring a total of five cameras. The company also announced the LG Watch W7, a hybrid smartwatch that combines mechanical movement with digital functionalities. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70657 Sharp Launches its First OLED For Smartphones in the New AQUOS Zero Model Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:37:09 GMT Sharp unveiled its move into the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) market on Wednesday with the commercialization of the "AQUOS zero" smartphone in Japan. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70647 Samsung to Preview Foldable Smartphone in November Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:08:33 GMT Samsung Electronics will preview of its upcoming foldable smartphone at November's Samsung Developer Conference (SDC), a company official said Tuesday. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70637 LG V40 ThinQ To Support Magic Photo, Mixing Photos and Videos Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:10:12 GMT LG Electronics Inc., which will take the wraps off its new LG V40 ThinQ smarpthone later this week, said Tuesday that the new flagship will allow users to create content combining photos and videos. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70636 ITC Judge Found Apple Infringing Qualcomm's Patent But iPhones Won't Be Banned Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:07:02 GMT Apple's iPhones shouldn't be banned from the U.S. even though they infringe a patent owned by Qualcomm, a U.S. International Trade Commission judge found Friday. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70625 Samsung Releases Galaxy Watch Golf Edition Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:23:06 GMT Samsung Electronics n Friday released the Galaxy Watch Golf Edition, a smartwatch designed to provide golf-related features. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70613 Microsoft's Mobile Phone Keyboard SwiftKey Translates As You Text Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:10:15 GMT Microsoft Translator, a technology that uses artificial intelligence to provide translations for more than 60 languages, has been integrated with SwiftKey for Android, an intelligent keyboard for mobile devices. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70611 Samsung Galaxy Note9 Now Available in Cloud Silver Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:55:47 GMT Samsung announced the availability of two new colors for the Galaxy Note9 - Cloud Silver, which will be available first in the United States before anywhere else, and Midnight Black. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70609 LG Unveils Teasers of the 5-camera V40 ThinQ Smartphone Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:16:24 GMT LG Electronics on Thursday provided more details of its upcoming flagship V40 ThinQ, which is set to be officially unveiled in early October. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70606 FCC Limits Fees for 5G Infrastructure Deployment Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:25:04 GMT The Federal Communications Commission decided to limit fees that wireless companies can be charged for permission to install 5G wireless network antennas. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70603 iPhone Xs Max Estimated to Cost Apple $20 More in Materials Than Last Year's Smaller iPhone X Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:23:19 GMT The model A1921 version of the new Apple iPhone Xs Max smartphone sold in North America comes with 64 gigabytes (GB) of NAND memory and carries a bill of materials (BOM) of $390, which is just $20 higher than the BOM for last year's smaller iPhone X. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70602 Apple Said to Shaves Cost from Displays in iPhones Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:16:27 GMT Apple shaved some parts from the display in its largest new iPhone, helping keep costs under control in what has become the priciest component of its phones in recent years. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70595 Qualcomm Says Apple Gave Modem Secrets to Intel Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:50:31 GMT In court documents that surfaced on Tuesday, Qualcomm says new evidence shows Apple made improper use of its modem technology to help Qualcomm rival Intel develop a more competitive alternative. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70593 Snapchat Introduces Visual Search For Amazon Products Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:04:06 GMT Snapchat is teaming up with Amazon.com to let users of its social-media app buy products based on what they see through their smartphone's camera lenses. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70583 Apple and Salesforce to Bring Siri to Business Apps Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:23:54 GMT Apple and Salesforce are partnering to bring together the Salesforce customer relationship management platform and iOS, enabling new mobile apps for business. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70580 T-Mobile Revamps MetroPCs Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:19:40 GMT T-Mobile US said Monday it is renaming its MetroPCS prepaid brand to Metro by T-Mobile and adding two new unlimited phone plans that will include Google One cloud storage and Amazon Prime. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70578 Intel Targets 5G Infrastructure with New Silicon Photonics Transceivers Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:53:53 GMT Intel today announced details on the expansion of its portfolio of 100G silicon photonics transceivers beyond the data center and into the network edge. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70571 Samsung Galaxy J4+ and J6+ Launched in India Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:30:57 GMT Samsung India has refreshed the budget J series with the launch of the new Galaxy J4+ and J6+ smartphones. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70567 Micron, Toshiba Chips Found Inside New iPhones Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:59:06 GMT A teardown of Apple's latest iPhones revealed flash chips from Micron Technology and Toshiba among others in the devices, and that the iPhone XS has a smaller battery than the one found inside last year's iPhone X. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70564 Xiaomi Launches the Mi 8 Lite And Mi 8 Pro Smartphones in China Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:26:26 GMT Xiaomi has unveiled Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro in China. The Mi 8 Lite inherits the powerful photography and gaming features from the Mi 8, while the Mi 8 Pro adds an in-display fingerprint sensor. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70555 New Samsung Galaxy A7 Smartphone Has Triple Lens Module Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:24:54 GMT Samsung today announced the Galaxy A7, the latest addition to the Galaxy A series family, featuring a powerful rear triple camera, sleek design and essential everyday features. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70550 Samsung A7 and A9 Smartphone to Have Multiple Cameras Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:50:02 GMT Responding to Chinese players who play on camera strength in the competitive Indian market, Samsung is set to launch its first three rear-camera smartphone A7 this week and a four rear-camera device called A9 next month. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70540 Apple iOS 12 Available Today Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:56:11 GMT iOS 12, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, is available today as a free software update, btinging new AR experiences, new features like Memoij, Siri Shortcuts and new tools to help people reduce interruptions and manage screen time for themselves. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70518 University of Oulu Works On 6G Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:29:01 GMT We don't even have commercial 5G yet but still, researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, are working on what should be next in mobile networks. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70516 LG Display Made Part of OLEDs For New iPhones: Electronic Times Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:42:46 GMT LG Display has been chosen as a second supplier for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for Apple's iPhones, the Electronic Times reported on Friday. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70512 Smartphone Makers Seek for Thermal Management Solutions for Upcoming 5G Models Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:23:08 GMT The upcoming 5G smartphones are will draw much more power than existing 4G models, apparently requiring better cooling modules to dissipate heat. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70510 Samsung Galaxy Event Set for October 11th Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:21:03 GMT Samsung is holding a Galaxy Event on 11 October, and promises to unveil new Galaxy device that "is bringing more ways to express yourself than ever before." http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70508 Samsung Galaxy S10 Smartphone Said to Come in Three Versions, With Up to Five Cameras On Board Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:58:35 GMT Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S10 series of smartphones in early 2019, and according to a new report, the top-of-the-range configuration could boast five different cameras. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70504 Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Could Change The World Around Us Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:04:12 GMT Despite all the recent exciting developments around Augmented Reality, we are still scratching the surface at its true potential, as the technology has the potential to transform the daily lives of users and operations of businesses. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70500 Apple iPhone Xs Max Versus Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:28:18 GMT Apple on Wednesday introduced its largest-ever smartphone Wednesday, the iPhone Xs Max. With a 6.5-inch screen and prices starting at $1,099, it is competing with the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 9. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70496 AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Demonstrate the Future of Mobile Authentication Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:21:52 GMT The Mobile Authentication Taskforce, comprised of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon, gives a first look at its authentication solution that is less dependent on passwords to secure user accounts. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70494 Apple Unveils the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and the iPhone XR Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:13:29 GMT Apple has finally unveiled the widely rumored three new iPhones: The OLED-based iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and the more "affordable," LCD-based iPhone XR. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70490 Apple Watch Series 4 Has a New Design, UI, Communication, Fitness and Health Capabilities Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:03:58 GMT Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 4, redesigned and re-engineered with a new larger display, fitness and communication capabilities, along features such as electrocardiogram and fall detection. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70489 Intel Puts High Hopes on 5G Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:34:15 GMT Intel held a 5G media event in Los Angeles, to outline its ambitions related to the 5G and Intel's role in the related ecosystem of services and products. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70488 Huawei Targets Youth With the AR-enabled Maimang 7 Smartphone Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:14:17 GMT Huawei Technologies on Wednesday unveiled in in Guangzhou the Maimang 7, a smartphone in partnership with telecom carrier China Telecom, as part of its broader push to better integrate augment reality technologies into handsets. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70485 Google and Samsung Collaborate on RCS Messaging for Android Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:12:53 GMT Samsung and Google are working together to ensure that Android Messages and Samsung Messages will work together and with Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70484 Verizon to Launch of 5G Internet and TV Service in October Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:08:26 GMT Verizon Communications Inc. is rolling out faster internet and pay-TV service across the U.S. and will start offering a fifth-generation package on Oct. 1 in four cities. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70481 FCC Needs More Time to Decide on Sprint - T-Mobile Merger Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:55:24 GMT Federal regulators want more time to examine the proposed merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, which was first announced back in April. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70477 Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform Supports New Ultra-Low Power System Architecture for Smartwatches Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:07:00 GMT Qualcomm launched the next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform for smartwatches to extend battery life. The new 3100 chipset debuts two days before Apple is expected to announce a new version of its Apple Watch. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70468 Apple's Event: iPhone Xs Line, New Watches, and More Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:43:57 GMT Apple will launch new products this week, ending a year of minor updates and setting the technology giant up for a potentially strong holiday quarter. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70465 Samsung to Unveil Foldable Smartphone At November Event Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:26:59 GMT Samsung Electronics plans to unveil the world's first foldable smartphone at a Developer Conference on Nov. 7-8 in San Francisco, California, where the company will also showcase its latest artificial intelligence speaker and other core products. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70458 New Vivo X23 Smartphone Is All About Photo Shooting Sun, 09 Sep 2018 09:37:53 GMT Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo is targeting photo lovers with the new X23 handset, joining other Chinese companies that have unveiled new devices ahead of an upcoming iPhone launch event. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70456 Samsung Releases The Mid-Tier Galaxy A6 Smartphone and Tab A 10.5" Tablet in the United States Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:11:40 GMT Samsung is strengthening its mid-tier range with two new mobile devices coming to the United States: the Galaxy A6 smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5" tablet. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70450 Samsung Audio Acordes App Helps Visually Impaired People Play Guitar Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:11:06 GMT Samsung has launched Audio Acordes (Chords), a free application that teaches people with visual impairments to play the guitar in a practical way. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70449 UL Delists Huawei Phones For Cheating in Benchmark Scores Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:39:41 GMT UL, the company behind the popular 3DMark benchmark, decided to delist the Huawei P20 and three other Huawei phones from its benchmark score leaderboards, claiming that the Chinese company 'inflated' the benchmark scores. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70446 Qualcomm and Ericsson Conduct 3GPP-compliant 5G NR mmWave OTA Call with a Mobile Form Factor Device Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:38:24 GMT Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson announced the successful completion of a 3GPP Rel-15 spec compliant 5G NR call on a smartphone form factor mobile test device. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70445 Google to Unveil the Pixel 3 in October 9 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:32:47 GMT Google on Thursday sent out invitations to an October 9 event at which it is expected to unveil new models of its Android-powered Pixel smartphones. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70441 Broadcom to Ship Fully Compliant 802.11ax Wi-Fi Access Point SoC in Volume Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:07:30 GMT Broadcom and NETGEAR kickstart the Max WiFi ecosystem to bring the benefits of 802.11ax into the residential market. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70438 Apple Watch Images Leaked Online As We Approach the iPhone Event Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:20:30 GMT Apple will unveil the next iPhones in a Sept. 12 event, and images of two of the new devices have already appeared online. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70431 New Honor 8X and the 7.12-inch Honor 8X Max Launch in China Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:46:14 GMT Honor today unveiled in China their latest mid-range smartphones: the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max. The new devices feature notches, dual rear cameras, and large displays. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70426 Nubia's Flagship Smartphone Z18 In Here Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:54:07 GMT ZTE today announced its 2018 flagship smartphone, the Z18. It will be released in China on September 11, priced at RMB 2,799 (6GB + storage 64GB) and RMB 3,299 (8GB + storage 128GB). http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70419 New Vivo V11 Comes With In-display Fingerprint Sensor Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:52:40 GMT Vivo has announced the V11 samrtphone, which combines elements from Vivo's X21 and Oppo's new F9. The mid-ranger comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner and a waterdrop-notch on its 6.41" AMOLED screen. Like the F9, the V11 has a "Halo Fullview Display" with a very small notch. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70417 Facebook Sues BlackBerry Over Voice-Messaging Tech Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:57:00 GMT Facebook is suing BlackBerry for patent infringement related to a voice-messaging technology, in the latest round of the legal battle between the two companies. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70415 Chinese Xiaomi and Oppo to Launch 5G Handsets Early Next Year Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:25:07 GMT China will see roll out of 5G mobile phones as early as next year, as mobile handset makers Xiaomi and Oppo have completed the connection of 5G signaling and data links. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70404 Samsung to Detail Its First Foldable Smartphone Before The End of Year Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:24:04 GMT Samsung will unveil details of a foldable smartphone later this year, the CEO of its mobile division told CNBC, confirming rumors that such a device was in the works. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70403 Latest ZTE Flagship Axon 9 Pro Debuted at IFA 2018 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:22:58 GMT ZTE last week presented at IFA its latest flagship, the ZTE Axon 9 Pro. The smartphone features the new Axon Vision technology to enhance your entertainment experience. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70402 Apple Says Some iPhone 8s Have Faulty Logic Boards Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:19:31 GMT Apple has determined that "a very small percentage" of iPhone 8 devices contain logic boards with a manufacturing defect. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70399 This is Probably the Google Pixel 3 XL Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:19:19 GMT It is common to see "accidental" leaks of upcoming products in the last few years and this time a tester is said to have forgotten the upcoming Pixel 3 XL smartphone in the back of a Lyft. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70398 Huawei Launches the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:02:33 GMT In his IFA 2018 keynote, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Mr. Richard Yu introduced the Kirin 980, the system on a chip (SoC) that will bring about the next evolution of mobile AI. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70390 BlackBerry KEY2 LE Announced in New colors, Affordable price Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:24:47 GMT Today at IFA, TCL Communication announced the new BlackBerry KEY2 LE that will be launching globally in September, starting at just $399. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70388 Sony Announces First Fashion Watch Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:22:26 GMT Sony Europe has announced its first fashion watch - the FES Watch U - which utilises e-Paper technology so wearers can change the design of the watch at the touch of a button. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70386 Apple to Announce New iPhones on Sept. 12 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:21:51 GMT Apple set Sept. 12 as its most important day of the year when the world's most valuable public company will unveil the next iPhones. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70385 Sony's New Xperia XZ3 Flagship SmartphoneComes With a 6-inch HDR OLED Display Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:21:40 GMT Sony continues its evolution in Xperia engineering and design with the announcement of its latest flagship, the Xperia XZ3, powered by Sony's expertise across TV, audio, imaging and gaming, in a sleek design. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70384 LG Releases the G7 Fit G7 Fit One Smartphones Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:39:58 GMT At IFA 2018, LG Electronics (LG) will be introducing two exciting additions to the G7 series of smartphones with the LG G7 One and LG G7 Fit. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70376 TrendForce Expects Huawei to Overtake Apple and Become World's Second Largest Smartphone Vendor Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:32:24 GMT The global smartphone market has been growing in 2Q18 driven by the launch of new models by Chinese smartphone brands and the brandsÂ’ strong sales in overseas markets, according to TrendForce. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70372 Samsung Unveils the Galaxy J2 Core Android Go Smartphone Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:39:27 GMT Samsung Electronics today announced its first Android Go smartphone, the Galaxy J2 Core, delivering the essential features smartphone users need at an affordable price. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70362 Australia Bans Huawei from 5G Mobile Network Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:32:49 GMT Australia has banned Chinese telecoms firm Huawei Technologies from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network, citing risks of foreign interference. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70359 Qualcomm Starts Sampling 7nm Mobile SoC Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:12:21 GMT Qualcomm announced that its upcoming flagship mobile platform will feature a system-on-chip (SoC) built on the 7nm process node. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70352 Xiaomi Debuts New Sub-Brand Poco and new Powerful But Affordable Smartphones Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:45:30 GMT POCO, a new sub-brand from Xiaomi, made its debut today with a mission to deliver "performance that truly matters." The first smartphone under the brand unveiled today -- the POCO F1 -- offers a powerful experience at a low cost. http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=70350