Honor 10X Lite is a new mid-range smartphone coming to Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Russia

Update 1 (11/10/2020 @ 09:25 AM ET): The Honor 10X Lite has launched in Europe. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on October 31, 2020, is preserved below.

Honor, the millennial sub-brand of Huawei has announced the Honor 10X Lite, launching in Saudi Arabia with a wider European rollout expected. The lower mid-range handset comes at a knockdown price, but of course, won’t come with Google Mobile Services (GMS) out-of-the-box. It’s a more affordable version of the Honor 10X and 10X Max phablet, launched during the summer, but unlike them, doesn’t offer 5G connectivity.

Honor 10X Lite: Specifications

Specification	Honor 10X Lite
Build	Icelandic Frost, Midnight Black, Emerald Green
Dimensions & Weight	76.88 x 165.65 x 9.2mm 206g
Display	6.67″ hole-punch IPS LCD FHD+ 2400 x 1080
SoC	Kirin 710
RAM & Storage	4GB RAM 128GB internal storage Storage expandable via microSD up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	5000mAh with 22.5W fast charging
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s)	48MP 5MP ultrawide 2MP depth 2MP macro
Front Camera(s)	8MP
Port(s)	USB-C
Audio	3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity	LTE/Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth
Software	Honor Magic UI 3.1 on Android 10 with HMS (no GMS)
Other Features	Game Acceleration e-reader mode

The Honor 10X Lite offers a reasonable, if slightly pedestrian, set of specs that are reasonably on par at this price point. The fly in the ointment is, as ever, the lack of Google apps, because of the current sanctions against parent company Huawei. But if that doesn’t put you off (they can be sideloaded), there’s a Kirin 710 octa-core SoC backed up by 4GB or RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable with microSD by up to 256GB.

The camera is a 48MP quad-lens, flanked by a 5MP ultrawide sensor, with a 2MP for depth and 2MP for macro. Round the front, there’s an 8MP punch-hole selfie camera. The display is a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, but at this price, we wouldn’t expect AMOLED. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the side of the device, an increasingly common location for security, and Android 10, wrapped in Honor’s Magic UI 3.1 skin.

Connectivity is pretty standard fayre at this level – LTE (no 5G), Wifi ac (no Wifi6), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and A-GPS. There is a headphone jack and USB-C 2.0. The generous 5000mAh battery allows for Honor Supercharge, which the manufacturer claims is capable of charging to 46% in 30 minutes.  All in all – a competent but uninspiring choice and with so many other phones competing in this space, the lack of Google apps will make this a difficult sell for many.

The Honor 10X Lite is available in three color variants – Icelandic Frost, Midnight Black, Emerald Green. It’s on sale now in Saudi Arabia priced at SAR799 ($213) and due to arrive in Russia on November 6th with a European release shortly afterward.

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Update: Honor 10X Lite launched in Russia and Europe

Honor has launched the Honor 10X Lite in Russia on November 6, and now in Europe. Specifically, the phone is available in markets like France and Germany. The phone comes with a retail price of €229.9, though you can snag up some discounts or other offers to make the deal sweeter. Keep in mind that the device comes with HMS out of the box.

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Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S20 can now taste unofficial LineageOS 17.1

The Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup is powered by the company’s Exynos 990 chip in all regions, except in a few countries like the US where the device packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The US Snapdragon model is traditionally impossible to bootloader-unlock, so most of the aftermarket developments are centered around the Exynos variant. This year, however, it appears that you can unofficially unlock the bootloader of a handful of Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy devices. In fact, we now have confirmation that AOSP-based custom ROMs such as LineageOS can run on the Snapdragon Galaxy S20.

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Based on the work of XDA Recognized Developer jesec, developers jimbo77 and chongodroid have released an unofficial build of LineageOS 17.1 based on Android 10 for the Snapdragon Galaxy 20 (code-name “x1q”) and Galaxy S20 Ultra (code-name “z3q”). A build for the Galaxy S20+ (code-name “y2q”) isn’t available just yet, since none of the contributors have access to this particular variant. If you’re interested in trying out a near-stock Android experience on your Samsung flagship, you can download the appropriate flashable ZIP file from the forum thread linked below.

Download Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 for Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S20

Before you go ahead and flash the ROM, you’ll need to unlock your device’s bootloader and install a suitable custom recovery for these variants. If you are running One UI 3.0 beta on your Galaxy S20, you should revert back and install stable Android 10 firmware for compatibility reasons.

It is worth mentioning that the aforementioned build of LineageOS is a source-built ROM and not a Generic System Image (GSI). The ROM doesn’t come with Google apps built-in, so you’ll also have to flash a Gapps package separately if needed. Since this is an early build of LineageOS 17.1 for the Galaxy S20, it might not be stable enough to run on your daily driver. In case you encounter any bugs, you can report them by following the instructions given in the forum thread.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Tab S7, and S20 are joining Android Enterprise Recommended with the Android 11 update

Google is expanding its Android Enterprise Recommended program to include the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, the Galaxy S20 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+, ruggedized devices like the XCover Pro, and other Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 11 and above. Samsung joins more than 30 global partners already enrolled in the program.

In an announcement on Tuesday, Samsung pointed to its decade-long relationship with Google as a reason for joining Android Enterprise Recommended. “Samsung is committed to helping our enterprise customers modernize their business for the digital age with an industry-leading offering that includes customizable hardware, easy-to-manage software, and end-to-end security,” said KC Choi, EVP and Head of Global Mobile B2B Team at Samsung.

Google’s program is designed to make it easy for enterprise businesses to deploy and integrate mobile solutions into their operations. Businesses can rest assured that Samsung’s devices meet the requirements set forth by Google now that the company is in the program. “Samsung’s participation in the program ensures Google’s customers have access to devices that offer outstanding security, efficiency, and productivity and we look forward to working together more in the future,” said David Still, Managing Director of Android Enterprise, Google.

Samsung has a long history of targeting the enterprise markets, previously introducing Galaxy Enterprise Editions and developing security solutions like Samsung Knox Suite. The Samsung software offers advanced security features such as dual-layered Data-At-Rest encryption and the ability for IT administrators to tailor or configure devices to a business’s needs.

“By joining the Android Enterprise Recommended program, we are making it even easier for enterprise customers to build a mobile experience that protects employees, keeps them engaged and enhances operational efficiency by meeting and exceeding Google’s standards for security, productivity and flexibility,” Choi said.

Google recently updated the Android Enterprise Recommended website to show how long devices are supported for, following rumors that Google is relaxing security update requirements for devices running Android 11 to join the Android Enterprise Recommended program. Today, Google confirmed that they’ve updated the program’s requirements for devices running the latest Android OS version. The Enterprise Solutions Directory now includes information such as the last date of security updates from OEMs, the Android release running on the device when it was first validated, the regional availability of devices, and whether the device meets any critical industry certifications, such as Common Criteria or ioXt.

Samsung’s decision to join the program highlights the company’s growing commitment to delivering security updates to its devices, which is evidenced by the fact that years-old devices are still being supported. According to Samsung, One UI 3.0 will launch in November, and it’ll presumably roll out first for the Galaxy S20 series followed by the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Tab S7 series.

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Finding Success in China with AppGallery – Share Your Story and Win a HUAWEI P40

Huawei has an exciting opportunity for developers to share their success stories and win great prizes. Recently Huawei has a big focus on helping developers grown in China, using the Huawei AppGallery. With an upcoming Developers Webinar exploring this topic, Huawei is looking to open a conversation that allows developers to post their own stories highlighting their personal experiences.

This new contest has some great prizes including featured spots on the AppGallery and a Huawei P40. See the rules below to find out how you can enter this contest.

Contest Details:

• Contest Dates: 11/09/2020 – 12/09/2020
• Share your story
• Introduce your app
• Share your experience and skills
• Present your story in the form of videos, photos, or text.
• Publish your story on r/HuaweiDevelopers

Write out your own personal experience. This should include the development of your app and how you found success with the Huawei AppGallery. Once you are ready to share your story, you can post it to the Huawei Developers subreddit. Make sure that your story is submitted within the contest dates listed above. Huawei will help spread your story by posting it to Huawei forums and other social media. Huawei will select winners from the participants, to win one of the following prizes:

Prizes:

• 1x Huawei P40
• Featured promotion of your app on Huawei AppGallery

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to share your experience, and win a prize in the process. You’ll also be able to read other developers’ stories and learn from them. This event should bring some productive conversation about how you can find more success in China, using the AppGallery.

Share your story here

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Google is adding an Ultra-wideband (UWB) API in Android

Since the early days of smartphones, we have relied on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology for our short-range connectivity needs. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is widely regarded as the next big thing in the world of wireless technology, promising to offer highly precise indoor positioning of smart home devices and high-speed peer-to-peer data transmission. Apple’s iPhone 11 was the first-ever smartphone to support UWB tech. Samsung followed suit with the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, becoming the first Android OEM to incorporate the new technology. Xiaomi has also announced plans to get onboard with UWB technology, demonstrating how it aims to utilize the technology to control its smart home ecosystem.As more smartphones are expected to embrace this new wireless protocol in the coming days, Google is adding a new API in AOSP to better support UWB technology on future Android smartphones.

With the introduction of an official Android API, developers will be able to create apps that work seamlessly across different Android smartphones with UWB hardware — rather than using different sets of APIs from different OEMs.

Google has merged multiple commits to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) that add an Ultra-wideband (UWB) API. The UwbManager class, for instance, “provides a way to perform UWB operations such as querying the device’s capabilities and determining the distance and angle between the local device and remote device.” The API implementation follows IEEE’s 802.15.4z standard for low-rate wireless networks.

A word of caution: This API is still a work-in-progress, and there’s no guarantee it’ll be ready in time for Android 12. And just because this API is being added to Android doesn’t mean the next Pixel will come equipped with UWB hardware.

As already mentioned, the only Android device right now to have Ultra-wideband (UWB) hardware is the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, and the only app to use this hardware is Samsung’s SmartThings app for the SmartThings Find feature.

UWB is still in its infancy, and although it promises great possibilities, its real-world usefulness and applications are yet to be fully realized.

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Discord for Android starts testing screen sharing on the beta channel

In September this year, we learned that Discord was planning to bring its screen sharing feature to Android users. At the time, we had spotted new strings highlighting the feature in a Canary release of Discord’s desktop client. The strings revealed that the feature would allow users to share their Android device’s screen with friends. However, the feature was in an early stage of development back then, and we had no information regarding its UI or release timeline. Now, the feature is finally available for beta testers running Discord for Android version 48.2 or higher, and here’s what it looks like.

As you can see in the attached video, the screen sharing feature appears as a new icon in the bottom toolbar on Discord’s voice calling interface. Tapping on the icon brings up a pop-up that states: “Mobile Screen Share is here! Watch videos, stream gameplay, or browse other apps together by sharing your screen with your friends.” To start screen sharing, you can then tap on the “Try it out!” button in the pop-up, which brings up a confirmation pop-up dialog.

The confirmation dialog serves as an alert and lets you know that you may accidentally expose sensitive information while sharing your device’s screen. This is a great addition as it clearly lays down the risks and, in effect, ensures that you’re careful while using the feature. You can then start sharing your screen by tapping on the “Start Now” button in the confirmation dialog.

The screen sharing UI includes a big “Stop sharing” button right in the center and a swipe up menu at the bottom with some additional options. These include a button to switch between video and voice calls, another button to stop screen sharing, one to mute/unmute the microphone, and a fourth button to end the call. You can also find the option to change the audio output for screen sharing underneath these four buttons.

Once you start sharing your screen, you’ll be able to switch to a different app and let your friends see what’s on your screen. This makes the feature a great addition for both troubleshooting scenarios and streaming a game on the platform. Although Discord still hasn’t revealed a release timeline, since the feature has made its way to beta testers, it shouldn’t be long before it rolls out on the stable channel.

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Huawei has reportedly finalized a buyer for Honor’s smartphone business

Huawei has been in a tight spot ever since it was placed on the US Commerce Department’s “Entity List” last year. And while the company has made several efforts to survive against all odds, things have come to a point where it’s looking to sell part of its subsidiary, Honor, to stay afloat. Last month we learned that Huawei was in talks with several suitors like Digital China Group, TCL, and Xiaomi, to sell part of Honor’s smartphone business. It seems like the company has now finally narrowed down to a buyer and to a deal.

As per a recent report from Reuters, Huawei plans to sell Honor to a consortium led by Digital China and the government of Shenzhen for CNY 100 billion (~$15.2 billion). Sources familiar with the details have revealed that the all-cash deal will include all of Honor’s assets, including brand, R&D capabilities, and supply chain management. Huawei is expected to officially announce the deal as early as Sunday.

Following the transaction, Digital China Group will become a top-two shareholder of Honor Terminal Co Ltd with close to a 15% stake. The sources further revealed that Digital China plans to finance the bulk of the deal with bank loans and it will be joined by at least three investment firms, each owning a 10%-15% stake, backed by the government of Shenzhen. Honor plans to retain most of its management team and 7,000-plus workforce after the sale and go public within three years, the sources added.

As of now, none of the involved parties have officially released a statement on the matter. We expect to learn more about the specifics when Huawei officially announces the deal later this month.

Selling off Honor is expected to help Huawei recoup some of the associated costs, while also allowing Honor to dissociate from the US sanctions. It will also help Huawei redirect all of its focus to high-end smartphones and corporate-oriented businesses.

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