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Oppo to launch a new Reno series smartphone this month

Posted: 03 Aug 2019 06:20 AM PDT

Oppo launched the Reno and Reno 10x zoom in India back in May, and according to a report by The Mobile Indian, the company will bring a third model under the Reno series to India by the end of this month. Oppo Reno 10x zoom The report further states that the upcoming smartphone will make its debut starting with India and will be priced at INR35,000 ($500/€450). However, a separate report by IANS says that it will be priced around INR40,000 ($575/€515) and will be launched around the Diwali festival which is in late October. We don't have any other details about this smartphone,...

HTC U11+ receiving Android Pie update in India

Posted: 03 Aug 2019 04:40 AM PDT

HTC released Android Pie for the U11+ in Taiwan earlier last month, and now it has expanded the rollout of Pie in India. The update, version number 2.19.400.2, requires a reasonably hefty download of 1.37GB. It comes with the usual Android Pie goodies as well as the July 1, 2019 security patch. Additionally, the new firmware also brings in some system enhancements to the U11+ and removes Google+ from BlinkFeed. HTC U11+ Android Pie update The update is rolling out over the air and will reach all the Indian units in a few weeks. Users in other regions should expect a rollout...

Samsung Galaxy Book S appears in press renders

Posted: 03 Aug 2019 03:05 AM PDT

Samsung launched the Windows-powered Galaxy Book2 last year, and it seems the company will soon add another device to the lineup, dubbed Galaxy Book S. Official-looking press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Book S have been leaked by reliable leakster Evan Blass revealing its design. Unlike the Galaxy Book2 which was a 2-in-1 device, the Book S is a regular laptop complete with a keyboard attached. It has a display with slim bezels on three sides, and there's also a camera above the screen for video calls. Samsung Galaxy Book S leaked render The render also reveals a single...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets Night Mode in the US

Posted: 03 Aug 2019 01:40 AM PDT

Samsung rolled out the Night Mode for the Galaxy Note9 back in June, but at the time it was only for the German units. Well now, the company has expanded this feature to the US as well. A new update (with version N960USQU2CSGA) is seeding for Verizon's Note9 which brings Night Mode to the device in addition to the July 1, 2019 security patch. New update brings Night Mode and July patch to Verizon's Galaxy Note9 Samsung has released an update for the unlocked units as well, but it doesn't include the Night Mode. It's also unclear when exactly the Galaxy Note9 units on other...

Google Assistant can now read and reply to messages on some third-party apps

Posted: 03 Aug 2019 12:30 AM PDT

The Google app has received a new update that lets you interact with more messaging apps with voice commands. With your permission for the Google App to access notifications, Google will now read your messages to you from third-party messaging apps and let you reply to them via the Google Assistant. You could already do this with text messages, but the Assistant was never able to read your messages to you from WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, except on Android Auto. To get started, ask Assistant to "read my messages" and it might prompt you to allow access to Notifications. Once...

Verizon reveals new unlimited plans with more confusing names

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 10:30 PM PDT

Verizon has unveiled a new pricing structure for its plans, effective this Monday August 5. The plans are perhaps even more confusing than before. Verizon advertises it as "mix and match" but with a total of 5 unlimited plans, including a "Just Kids" option with a 5GB soft data cap. Apple Music is also included in two of the four higher-tier unlimited plans. Before I attempt to explain this, I need to list the names of the plans to you know what I'm talking about. All amounts of "premium data" basically translate to a threshold that customers might experience slower speeds during...

Samsung teases new Exynos chipset coming on August 7 to power the Galaxy Note10

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 08:30 PM PDT

In recent times, Samsung's Galaxy S flagship and its Galaxy Note device launched in the same year have used the same in-house designed Exynos chipset, but that's set to change this time around. For the Galaxy Note10, Samsung has been working on an improved version of the Exynos 9820 that was featured in the Galaxy S10 family. The Note10 has already been caught in a benchmark results database sporting an Exynos 9825, but so far the company's chip-making division has stayed mum on any such products being in the pipeline. Until today. Here's a teaser video from the official Samsung Exynos...

Get ready for "WhatsApp from Facebook" and "Instagram from Facebook"

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 06:30 PM PDT

You know what has so far been missing from WhatsApp and Instagram? Facebook. The social network may have owned the two services for many years now, but how would ordinary people know that? Also, doesn't it seem to you that Instagram and WhatsApp are just... too short and to the point? Not convoluted enough, perhaps? Well, this 'bug' is going to get fixed soon, according to a new report from "three people familiar with the matter". Facebook has already notified Instagram and WhatsApp employees that it plans to rebrand both apps. So ladies and gentlemen, get ready for "WhatsApp from...

Watch the Samsung Galaxy A50 get tortured on video

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 03:30 PM PDT

The Galaxy A50 is one of a (growing) number of smartphones in the company's mid-range line, newly revamped for 2019 in both branding and philosophy. This is definitely not going to be confused for a flagship by anyone, with its inner specs and outward plastic construction. But will it bend? Will it scratch? Will its screen burn? If you feel like these are the types of pressing questions you simply must know the answer to right now, then sit back and enjoy another durability testing video by Zack from JerryRigEverything. If you didn't watch for some reason, here's the quick skinny....

New case renders show the Galaxy Note10 in Aura Red and Aura Blue

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 01:30 PM PDT

You may have already seen the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in a bunch of colors, but how about red? Or blue? Well, here you go. In this hour's Note10-related leak, here's a blue Note10+ standing pretty next to a red Note10. Aura Blue, and Aura Red, to be precise. These hues should join the already leaked black, white, pink, and Aura Glow options. Though, as usual, not all of these may launch at the same time, and not all may be available in all markets. If you're wondering what kinds of official cases Samsung is preparing for the duo, aside from the simple ones there's the LED Cover,...

Our nubia Red Magic 3 video review is up

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 11:30 AM PDT

When the third installment in the nubia Red Magic series was announced it grabbed all the headlines with its monster specs modest and price tag. As gaming phones are gaining more traction, nubia aims to provide a top-notch solution for mobile gamers with its Red Magic 3. Even if you're not a hardcore gamer, this device still deserves your attention thanks to its packed spec sheet and affordable price. Some of its highlights include a built-in cooling fan, customizable back LED strip and 8K video recording. In addition, you're not compromising on performance as it comes with the...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 dummies confirm screen sizes

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 09:40 AM PDT

Earlier today we saw the colors of the Galaxy Note10, followed by pictures of its audio dongle. The third piece of rumor for the day is the screen diagonals, confirmed by British retailer Mobile Fun. The reseller received dummy units from Olixar that were manufactured specifically for case testing purposes. Measuring the non-usable gadgets, it appears the screen of the Galaxy Note10 will be 6.3", while the Galaxy Note10+ is arriving with a 6.8" diagonal. Since Olixar already has the full dimensions, it is now selling the first batch of cases for the latest Samsung flagship at Mobile...
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