OPPO launches the A52 and A72 mid-range smartphones in Germany for under €250

OPPO launched the Find X2 series in Germany late last month, a couple of months after the devices were first unveiled globally. As part of the series, OPPO launched the flagship Find X2 Pro in the country, along with the new Find X2 Neo and Find X2 Lite. Now, the company has added two more devices to its portfolio in the country — the OPPO A52 and OPPO A72.

The new mid-range devices from OPPO were first spotted online earlier this year in April when German tech blog Winfuture shared leaked renders of the devices along with a few key specifications. OPPO has now listed the A52 and A72 on its website in Germany and the devices are available for purchase on German eCommerce platform OTTO for €199 (~$225) and €249 (~$282), respectively.

OPPO A52 and OPPO A72: Specifications

Specifications	OPPO A52	OPPO A72
Dimensions & Weight	162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm 182g	162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm 192g
Display	6.5″ TFT LCD FHD+, 2400 x 1080 pixels	6.5″ TFT LCD FHD+, 2400 x 1080 pixels
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Adreno 610
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh 18W wired fast charging	5,000 mAh 18W wired fast charging
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.7 Secondary: 8MP, wide-angle, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4 Quarternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 48MP, f/1.7 Secondary: 8MP, wide-angle, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4 Quarternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0	16MP, f/2.0
Other Features	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C
Android Version	ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10	ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10
Colors	Twilight Black Stream White	Twilight Black Aurora Purple

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The devices look identical, with an L-shaped quad-camera module on the back and a 6.5-inch LCD display over on the front with a single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. In terms of hardware as well, the devices are nearly identical and are powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 665 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM.

The only hardware differences can be found in the camera department and storage capacity. The cheaper OPPO A52 offers 64GB of storage and packs in a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and two 2MP sensors for portrait photography. On the other hand, the OPPO A72 offers 128GB of storage and packs in a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and two 2MP sensors for portrait photography.

Both the devices feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port for charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and support for Bluetooth 5.0. The devices are powered by 5,000mAh batteries which include support for 18W fast charging. In terms of software, the devices run OPPO’s ColorOS 7.1 skin based on Android 10.

Pricing and Availability

As mentioned earlier, the OPPO A52 and A72 are already available for purchase on German eCommerce platform OTTO. The OPPO A52 is priced at €199 (~$225) and it’s available in two color variants — Twilight Black and Stream White. The OPPO A72 is also available in two color variants — Twilight Black and Aurora Purple — and it’s priced at €249 (~$282).

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The Google Maps Platform is now open for game developers to make Pokémon GO-like experiences

In order to help more game developers create Pokémon Go-like experiences, Google opened up its real-time Google Maps data and released a Unity Software Development Kit (SDK) for a limited group of game studies back in 2018. The studios have since released ten games built on the Google Maps Platform, which are played by more than 11 million players each month. The number of immersive real-world games on the Google Play Store is likely to shoot up soon, as Google has now opened the Google Maps Platform to all mobile game developers.

According to a recent blog post from the company, any independent mobile game developer can now get access to the Semantic Tile API and Playable Locations API to build their location-based games. To do so, developers can follow this link to create a billing account, set up a Google Cloud Project, and then download the Maps SDK for Unity. Once the Maps SDK is downloaded, the two APIs will be automatically enabled, and developers can start building games by following the instruction in this quickstart documentation.

Since the initial launch, the company has added new features like Mixed Zoom and Pathfinding to the Google Maps Platform, which will allow developers to create better experiences for their players. The Mixed Zoom feature renders a high level of detail for areas close to a player, while areas further away display progressively lower levels of detail. In effect, this will help developers generate expansive maps that span thousands of meters while using less processing power. The Pathfinding feature, on the other hand, will enable developers to create more complex in-game characters.

Access to the Google Maps Platform will also allow developers to add a real-world mode to existing titles with new location-based in-game features. You can follow this link to learn more about the Google Maps Platform and how you can use it to create a unique immersive game or AR experience.

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Source: Google Cloud blog

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[Update: It’s Back] HMD Global’s bootloader unlock server for the Nokia 8 has been down for days

Update 1 (06/16/2020 @ 04:52 AM ET): HMD Global has brought back the bootloader unlocking support for the Nokia 8. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on March 23, 2020, is preserved below.

HMD Global wasn’t the fastest to jump onto the 5G bandwagon, but they did bring the first Android One smartphone with global 5G support. The company has a clear Android 10 update roadmap for its users, and they are not shy to explore the possibility of running a touchless version of Android on feature phones. However, the brand hasn’t caught on among a segment of power users due to its controversial bootloader unlock policy. HMD Global took a long time to set up an official method to unlock the bootloader – and it only did so for the Nokia 8 – but it seems that they have now pulled the plug.

Nokia 8 XDA Forums

According to recent user reports from our own forums as well as on Reddit, the unlocker app recently started to fail to communicate with the token generator server. This is different from the error you could get by running the same app on Android Pie, which can be solved by downgrading the firmware to a specific Android Oreo build. HMD Global might have closed down the server altogether, thus the popular NB1-Collision bootloader unlock method, created by XDA Senior Member hikari_calyx, for first-generation Nokia phones is now non-functional as well.

It is worth mentioning that HMD Global unintentionally shipped an unlockable bootloader inside the initial factory firmware for the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. The community also discovered a few loopholes to bypass roadblocks and unlock the bootloader of select Nokia phones, such as the Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, but the complexity involved and stability issues of those methods were enough to prevent the modding community from picking up those phones for tinkering. Now that HMD Global’s official unlock server went offline, there is virtually no hope left for Nokia power users.

The existing unlock token received via email can theoretically be reused by Nokia 8 owners in the future, which is the only silver lining to this news. This is not the first time an Android OEM has abruptly stopped giving out the bootloader unlock codes or unnecessarily complicated the unlocking mechanism, and it is no good for aftermarket development.

Thanks to XDA Senior Member hikari_calyx for the screenshot (via Twitter)!

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HMD Global brings back bootloader unlocking for the Nokia 8

In a surprising move, HMD Global has brought back bootloader unlocking for the Nokia 8. And even better, the method has also been simplified. Users no longer need the unlocker app. Instead, they need to just input relevant details on the website and receive the unlock token on their email.

Nice work, that’s how you supposed to provide official unlock service. Why should we install that weird app? pic.twitter.com/SjKJ11yZS6

— Hikari Calyx (@Hikari_Calyx) June 14, 2020

Keep in mind that this remains restricted to the Nokia 8, for now. Nonetheless, it is good news for the owners who are looking to unlock the bootloader on their phones.

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Motorola One Fusion+ launches in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G and pop-up selfie camera

Motorola is expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones in India with a new entry. The company just launched the Moto One Fusion+. This is, of course, not the first time we hear about Motorola’s latest Moto One series smartphone. The phone was quietly unveiled by Motorola on its website earlier this month, but today the company is officially launching it in the Indian market.

Motorola Moto One Fusion+: Specifications

Specification	Moto One Fusion+
Dimensions and Weight	162.9 x 76.9 x 9.6mm Plastic body 210g
Display	6.5″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) IPS LCD; 19.5:9 aspect ratio HDR10 support
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G: 2x Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76-based) cores @ 2.2GHz 6x Kryo 470 Silver Cortex-A76-based cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 618 (600MHz)
RAM and Storage	6GB RAM + 128GB
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 18W TurboCharger
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP, f/1.8, 0.8μ Secondary: 8MP wide-angle, f/2.2, 1.12μ Tertiary: 5Super Macro, f/2.4, 1.12μ Quaternary: 2MP Depth Sensor, f/2.4, 1.75μ
Front Camera	16MP pop-up f/2.0 selfie shooter
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Bluetooth 5.0 Dual-frequency GPS Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB Type-C, USB 2.0 Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Dedicated Google Assistant button
Android Version	Android 10 with Motorola Experience

One of the main highlights of the Moto One Fusion+ is its display. It packs a 6.5-inch Total Vision display with full HD+ resolution and HDR10 support. The display has no punch-hole or cutout as it uses a motorized pop-up front camera. The phone is powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with Adreno 618 GPU, 6GB RAM, and 128GB flash storage.

In the camera department, there’s a 64MP f/1.8 primary camera, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the front pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.2 sensor that can output 4MP shots with increased light sensitivity by combining 4 pixels into 1 superpixel.

The Moto One Fusion+ packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery and supports fast charging via the included 18W TurboCharger. The phone comes running Android 10 out-of-the-box with some useful Moto Experience features sprinkled on top. Other highlights of the device include a dedicated Google Assistant button, a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band WiFi, and a single bottom-firing speaker.

Pricing & Availability

The Moto One Fusion+ comes in two colors — Moonlight White and Twilight Blue —and will go on sale on Flipkart starting June 24th for a retail price of ₹16,999 ($224). The pricing of the device is surprisingly aggressive, pitching it against competitors such as the POCO X2.

Buy Moto One Fusion+ on Flipkart

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Some Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S owners report dropped WiFi connections when the screen is off

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 9 series in India earlier this year in March, with the launch of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Almost a month after its India debut, the series was launched globally but, with a few changes. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was launched as the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro was launched as Redmi Note 9S, and the company added a new Redmi Note 9 into the mix.

As with previous devices in the Redmi Note lineup, Xiaomi managed to pack in some impressive hardware into the Redmi Note 9 series while still keeping the price quite low. The devices featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G and MediaTek’s Helio G85 SoCs, up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage, and massive 5,020mAh batteries with up to 33W fast charging support. On paper, the devices seemed quite compelling, and in our review of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, we found the device to be an excellent choice in the price segment. However, we’ve now learned about a concerning issue with the Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S which is bound to take a massive hit on its reliability.

According to recent posts on the Mi Community forums, XDA and Reddit, a few Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S owners are facing issues with WiFi connectivity on the device. Users claim that the device drops WiFi connections when the screen is turned off and the device goes into standby mode. While the device shows that it’s connected to WiFi when you turn the screen on after a while, it doesn’t seem to work and you have to manually turn WiFi off and on again in order to get it working.

While we aren’t exactly sure what causes the WiFi issue on the Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S, some users suggest that it could be hardware-related, specifically due to a bug in the hardware-based cryptographic acceleration engine that handles WiFi encryption processing. Tushar from our team tried to recreate the issue on his Redmi Note 9 Pro (firmware version 11.0.7) and he noted that the WiFi speed dropped drastically when the screen was locked. However, in his case, the speed was restored as soon as the screen was turned on. He also noted that while Play Store downloads didn’t continue after the screen was turned on, downloads on Google Chrome did.

Some users on Reddit claim that Xiaomi has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a fix, however, we haven’t seen any official comment from the company. We will update this post as and when Xiaomi releases a statement regarding the issue.

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Source: XDA Forums, Mi Community, Reddit (1,2)

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HTC is back with two mid-range smartphones: Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G

Remember HTC? We wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t. What was once a company that competed against Samsung in terms of innovation in the Android smartphone space, now remains a shadow of its former self. To lend some perspective, HTC is credited for being the first smartphone OEM to create a community program in the form of HTC Elevate, much before OnePlus or Xiaomi came into the picture, but sadly, the program has been shut down. For 2020, HTC is aiming for revival, and it is doing so by releasing two mid-range phones for the Taiwanese market. Meet the new HTC U20 5G and the HTC Desire 20 Pro.

HTC U20 5G

Specification	HTC U20 5G
Dimensions and Weight	171.2 x 78.12 x 9.4 mm 215.5g
Display	6.8″ FHD+ LCD; 20:9 aspect ratio Punch-hole display
SoC	Qualcomm 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 Adreno 620
RAM and Storage	8GB + 256GB Expandable through microSD card slot
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 18W Fast Charging through Quick Charge 4.0
Rear Camera	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 Camera	32MP, f/2.0
Other Features	Rear 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
Android Version	Android 10

HTC was rumored to be making a 5G smartphone this year, and the HTC U20 5G is the phone. This is a mid-range smartphone, and all of its specifications hover around this reality. HTC has launched the device in Taiwan only for now, so the specifications are tuned for that market.

One of the things that stand out for the HTC U20 5G is its size, thanks to the 6.8″ display. The bezels on the device are thin on three edges and noticeable on the chin. The phone is also among the heavier phones to have released this year, with a good 215g of weight, explained by the inclusion of a 5000 mAh battery. These features can be attributed to being a by-product of 5G, as most 5G phones this year have been large and heavy to incorporate all the hardware necessary for 5G. However, the specifications of the phone do not point towards support for mmWave 5G.

Nonetheless, the phone does come with a decent set of specifications. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC is a capable performer, and it has been paired with adequate amounts of RAM and storage to ensure that most users will get a comfortable experience. HTC has also played it safe with a rear fingerprint scanner, possibly avoiding issues some users have complained on some other phones with side fingerprint scanners. The camera setup on the device is modest as well, with a 48MP quad-camera setup comprising of the usual combination of lenses.

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HTC Desire 20 Pro

Specification	HTC Desire 20 Pro
Dimensions and Weight	162 x 77 x 9.4mm 201g
Display	6.5″ FHD+ LCD; 19.5:9 aspect ratio Punch-hole display
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC
RAM and Storage	6GB + 128GB Expandable through microSD card slot
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery Quick Charge 3.0
Rear Camera	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 Camera	25MP, f/2.0
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Rear fingerprint scanner Multi-function NFC Dual-frequency GPS Bluetooth 5 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
Android Version	Android 10

A lot of specifications of the HTC Desire 20 Pro were already known before launch, so there is little that surprises us here. What surprises us is that it largely retains the camera setup that we see on the HTC U20 5G, so users in Taiwan will not be compromising on versatility when they need to choose across the two phones. The Desire 20 Pro does stand out on its design though, as that pattern on the back gives it a unique identity.

On the inside, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, the same SoC that we have seen on devices like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 that was launched in August 2019. There is no 5G support on this device, but that is alright since it is targeting a different audience segment. Surprisingly, the phone retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is absent on the U20 5G.

Pricing and Availability

HTC has not yet revealed the pricing of both, the HTC U20 5G and the HTC Desire 20 Pro, even though product pages for both are live. Currently, both phones are restricted to the Taiwanese market. We do expect the HTC Desire 20 Pro to make its way to other markets like Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. HTC has indicated that both the phones could make their way outside of Taiwan, but the wording is slightly ambiguous and open to interpretation.

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OPPO A5 (2020) and OPPO A9 (2020) Android 10 update with ColorOS 7 starts rolling out

After updating the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro to ColorOS 7 earlier this month, OPPO is bringing the latest flavor of its custom skin to two more phones: A5 (2020) and A9 (2020). Both phones had received a beta version of ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 late last month, and OPPO promised it would kick off the stable rollout starting June 24th. Making good on its promise, the Chinese OEM has now begun rolling out the much-awaited update to the A5 (2020) and A9 (2020).

This will be a phased rollout with only a small batch of devices initially receiving the OTA. If no critical issues crop up in the first phase and everything looks smooth, the rollout will gradually be expanding to more devices over the coming days. To check for the update, head to Settings > Software Updates and click on “Trial Version” from the gear menu located in the upper right corner.

The ColorOS 7 Android 10 update brings with it a plethora of exciting features and changes, including a refreshed UI, redesigned iconography, a system-wide dark mode, new navigation gestures, Digital wellbeing tools with parental controls, optimized Game Space, new wallpapers, and much more. To learn more about everything new in ColorOS 7, check out our full review of the software.

ColorOS 7 Review: A fresh new look makes this one of the most compelling user interfaces

Launched in September last year, the A5 (2020) and A9 (2020) are budget smartphones from OPPO, packing a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 665 SoC, quad cameras, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Both phones came running Android 9 Pie based on ColorOS 6.1 and were promised to receive ColorOS 7.

Check out the full changelog of ColorOS 7 update for the A5 (2020) and A9 (2020):

• Visuals
  • Brand new borderless design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
  • Added OPPO Sans as the default font. The new font delivers a refreshing feel and fits well with OPPO’s pursuit of blending beauty and technology.
• Smart Sidebar
  • Optimised user interfaces and improved one-handed operation.
  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen mode.
  • Added two settings: Assistive Ball Opacity and Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App.
  • Optimised the Floating Window feature for more apps.
  • Added a bubble: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse and open the app.
• Screenshot
  • Optimised 3-Finger Screenshot: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers to adjust the screenshot size. Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
  • Optimised screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.
• Navigation Gestures 3.0
  • New gesture: Swipe inward from both sides of the screen and then hold to switch to the previous app.
  • Optimised gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.
• System
  • Added Dark Mode: Protects your eyes while reducing power consumption.
  • Added Focus Mode: Shields you from outside distractions when you are learning or working.
  • Added all new charging animation.
  • Optimised the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
  • Swipe left or right to ignore banner notifications.
  • Added a pause function for screen recording.
  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
  • Optimised system pre-loaded ringtones.
  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
  • Colour Accessibility Mode added to improve the user experience for visually impaired users.
  • New management function for recent tasks: You can view memory information about recent tasks and lock apps.
• Games
  • Optimised visual interaction for Game Space.
  • Optimised the startup animation for Game Space.
• Home Screen
  • More live wallpapers.
  • Added Art+ static wallpapers.
  • Customise whether to open Global Search or the notification drawer when swiping down on the Home screen.
  • Customise the size, shape, and style of app icons on the Home screen.
  • Swipe up on the Lock screen to switch unlock methods.
  • Optimised the graphic design of password unlocks to facilitate one-handed operations.
  • Supported live wallpapers on the Lock screen.
  • More screen-off clock styles.
  • Added a simple Home screen mode, featuring larger fonts and icons and a clearer layout.
• Security
  • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi networks using a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.
• Tools
  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating
  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.
  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.
  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.
• Camera
  • Optimised the Camera UI for better user experience.
  • Optimised the Timer UI and sound.
• Photos
  • Optimised the Album UI for a clear hierarchy and quick lookup of photos.
  • Added Album Recommendations that recognises more than 80 different scenes.
• Communications
  • OPPO Share now supports sharing files with vivo and Xiaomi devices.
  • Optimised the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.
• Settings
  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.
• Applications
  • Soloop Video Editor: Create your video with one tap.
  • Added DocVault, an app for easy management and use of your digital ID cards (available only on phones sold in India).

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Source: ColorOS Community

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