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Fast chip, fast screen, fast charging

Supplied by Poco TL;DR Poco has launched the Poco X3 GT in several markets. The phone is essentially a rebranded Chinese Redmi Note 10 Pro. Expect to pay a starting price of $299. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 Pro globally earlier this year, but the Chinese version is actually a totally different device. Now, the Chinese variant has arrived in wider markets, albeit with a name change.

Huawei Ascend D quad XL full review

Smartphones are fast becoming more powerful companions as more quad-core phones are introduced to the market. Huawei doesn’t want to be left out in that space and created the Huawei Ascend D quad XL U9510E. This new phone from Huawei features its homegrown Huawei K3V2 quad-core processor. Aside from snappy processing hardware, the phone also provides pleasurable multimedia playback. In terms of thickness and weight, though, the phone may not be the sleekest, but it does have an enviable battery bank rated at 2,600 mAh.

OnePlus Nord N10 specs leak along with N100 specs

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority TL;DR Reliable smartphone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer just leaked the OnePlus Nord N10 specs. Shortly thereafter, he leaked the specs for the similar-but-cheaper Nord N100. Both phones are distinctly budget-oriented affairs with 600- and 400-series chipsets. OnePlus has already launched a slew of smartphones this year, but it’s not done yet. Before the end of October, we expect OnePlus to launch at least another two smartphones.

8,500-mAh of power is worth turning your Note 5 into a small brick

The term “brick” is thrown around liberally when talking about devices that are bulkier than average, but in the case of the ZeroLemon’s newest extended batteries for the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, the term is quite appropriate. ZeroLemon, a brand known for its high capacity extended batteries, has outdone itself with the 8,500-mAh extended batteries for Samsung’s most recent flagships. Don’t miss: The batteries give you almost three times more power, on top of the built-in 3,000-mAh batteries inside the Note 5 and Edge S6 Plus, at the cost of three times the thickness.

Here's when you last changed your phone's wallpaper

David Imel / Android Authority Changing your wallpaper is a quick and easy way to customize your smartphone. It’s a similar process across most devices, too, while apps also help streamline the process. But when last did you change your phone’s wallpaper, if at all? We posed this question in a recent poll. Here’s how you answered. When was the last time you changed your phone wallpaper? Results This was an incredibly popular poll and saw more than 4,200 votes cast across the seven choices available.

Russian developers are creating their own alternative to the Google Play Store

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR A group of Russian developers have announced an alternative to the Play Store. This will allow local developers to once again receive payments following sanctions against the country. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a raft of sanctions hitting Moscow. Google has also taken action as a result, suspending Google Play Store and YouTube payments in Russia. Now, an organization of Russian tech developers has announced an alternative to the Play Store called NashStore (‘OurStore’ in English), Reuters reported.

Nokia 8 price, release date, and carrier/regional details

Nokia 8 marks HMD’s debut in the flagship Android market, and with the latest Qualcomm processor and a stunning dual-camera configuration, the phone looks ready to take on more established brands in this space. But where can you find it? And what about the Nokia 8 price tag? It’ll launch in September. The Nokia 8 release date is on September 6th to select markets, and will roll out to more markets throughout the month.

Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, and STILL no IP rating

Display 6.28-inch AMOLED 2,280 x 1,080 resolution 19:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Supports sRGB, DCI-P3 SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core, 10nm, up to 2.8GHz GPU Adreno 630 RAM 6/8GB LPDDR4X Storage 64/128/256GB UFS 2.1 2-lane MicroSD No Cameras Rear cameras Main: 16MP Sony IMX 519 sensor with 1.22μm pixels, OIS, EIS, ƒ/1.7 aperture Secondary: 20MP Sony IMX 376K sensor with 1.0μm pixels, ƒ/1.7 aperture Dual LED flash Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, 720p at 30fps, Super Slow Motion video at 1080pFront camera: 16MP Sony IMX 371 sensor with 1.

Your typical mid-range phone in 2019?

The Motorola One Vision is official, and it’s clear that the company has been keeping a close eye on industry trends. From the 48MP rear camera to the punch-hole selfie snapper, there’s no denying that the phone brings a few pertinent features to the table. Motorola One Vision specs Motorola One VisionDisplay 6.3-inch IPS screen 2,520 x 1,080 resolution SoC Samsung Exynos 9609 octa-core at 2.2Ghz GPU Mali-G72 MP3 RAM