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Google Pixel 4 face unlock worryingly works even when your eyes aren't open

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 03:07 PM PDT

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have no fingerprint sensor anywhere, instead relying only on face unlock for biometric authentication. Thanks to the advanced hardware housed in the big top screen bezel, this should theoretically be as secure as Apple's Face ID, but there's one key area in which the two technologies differ. It turns out that the Pixel 4 will unlock even when your eyes are closed. This can become an obvious issue as people around you (a nosy spouse or child or friend) could unlock your phone just by pointing it at your face while you're sleeping. It's unclear why Google has...

Asus ROG Phone ll teardown reveals rear vent is just for looks

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 11:44 AM PDT

The Asus ROG Phone ll is almost certainly the best gaming phone currently on the market (and as we found out that's a viable niche to be explored). With its gamer aesthetic and active cooling features the phone certainly stands out and Zack from JerryRigEverything did his signature teardown to show us what's on the inside. The phone was harder to take apart given its distinctly shaped glass panel which is separated by the metal air vent. It turns out that the vent is hollow and is not connected with any components on the motherboard. It does offer a small copper opening but that's pretty...

O2 launches its 5G network in six UK cities, plan costs are unchanged

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 10:14 AM PDT

UK carrier O2 has activated its 5G network and announced a number of new plans if you want to try the next generation of wireless connectivity - the good news is that you won't have to pay any premium, the 5G plans cost exactly the same as the 4G plans. An Unlimited plan is available if you plan to download massive amounts of data quickly. O2's 5G network is available in six cities: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds. The first cells are concentrated in busy locations like city centers, football stadiums, metro stations and so on. Here are the 5G custom plans you can...

The Google Stadia controller will require a wired connection if playing on your phone

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 08:56 AM PDT

The Google Stadia service will go live in a month and (at least at first) you will need a USB cable if you want to play on your phone, Chromebook or computer. That means that switching between devices during gameplay will not be as smooth as some imagined. But it's not as bad as it sounds. Here's how it works - the smart thing about the Stadia controller is that it has on-board Wi-Fi so it can connect directly to Google's servers and minimize lag. And that is indeed how it will work when you use the controller with the Chromecast Ultra. However, if you want to use your phone, tablet,...

iOS 13 runs on 50% of all iPhones, Apple reveals

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 08:02 AM PDT

Apple just came out with an interesting insight on how iOS 13 adoption is going. The article is aimed mostly at iOS app developers so they can be in touch with the trends. So according to the pie chart in at the source link down below, Apple's latest version of iOS has reached 50% of all existing iPhones, a month after its release. For the iPhone models that came out in the last four years, the adoption is even more impressive - 55% with iOS 12 taking second place with 38% share. iPadOS, on the other hand, is having some hard time with adoption partially due to being a rather new...

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition hands-on review

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 07:27 AM PDT

Oppo Reno Ace sells out instantly during Chinese launch

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 07:16 AM PDT

Oppo's Reno Ace was announced last week and was subsequently made available for purchase earlier today selling out in a matter of minutes. The exact number of units that found their new owners was not revealed, though. The base version of the Reno Ace with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage starts at CNY 2,999 ($422) while the top spec'd 12/256GB model goes for CNY 3,799 ($535). Oppo Reno Ace in Starry Blue and Psychedelic Purple For that price, you're getting a flagship experience with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 855+ and a quad-camera setup with a...

Insiders are predicting that Pixel 4 shipments will top the Pixel 3 numbers

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 06:32 AM PDT

Sources from Taiwan's supply chain are predicting that the Pixel 4 duo will ship in higher numbers than its predecessors. The first two generations, Pixel and Pixel 2, were in the region of 2-3 million shipments. The Pixel 3 pair had a more significant presence with 12 million. The Pixel 4 and 4 XL is predicted to ship 12-14 million units globally. Google will be relying on carriers to help sell the phone, e.g. O2 in the UK, SoftBank in Japan and Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan. But the search giant doesn't have a strong relationship with retailers (both online and brick and mortar), which will...

Samsung will fix the bug that lets unregistered fingerprints unlock the Galaxy S10

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 05:42 AM PDT

A major security flaw on the Samsung Galaxy S10 recently came to light when a British user, Lisa Neilson, discovered that her phone could be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints. This happened because she installed a third-party, £2.70 ($4/€3) gel-based screen protector on her Galaxy S10, which doesn't work well with ultra-sonic in-display fingerprint scanners. Samsung responded by saying that it's investigating the issue and advised customers to only use official Samsung screen protectors. Now, the Korean giant has said it will soon release a software update to fix the...

Samsung phone with under-display camera coming next year

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 04:58 AM PDT

As per recent report, Samsung's efforts of bringing the under-display camera technology to the market are finally bearing fruit and will start mass production as early as this month. If all goes well with the production, Samsung is planning to build 30,000 units per month for a phone that should launch with UDC next year. With that kind of yields this clearly won't be the Galaxy S11 but it might make it to the successor of the Galaxy Fold. Samsung is still facing some technological challenges with the under-screen selfie cameras, though. Despite being transparent, the OLED panel...

Renders of alleged Motorola Moto E6 Play surface

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 04:11 AM PDT

Following the renders of the Moto G8 Plus and the images of the Moto G8 Play, we now get to look at one more upcoming Motorola smartphone, which is believed to be the Moto E6 Play. These renders confirm that Moto E6 Play will come in at least two colors - Blue and Black. And as you can see, the phone has a fingerprint reader on the back keeping company to a single camera and flash. However, from a distance or certain angles, one might easily mistake it for a dual camera setup. Alleged Moto E6 Play On the front, we have what might be a 16:9 or 18:9 display, surrounded by small...

Oppo to launch Qualcomm-powered dual-mode 5G phone this year

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 03:12 AM PDT

Qualcomm held its 5G Summit conference in Barcelona recently where the chipmaker confirmed it will be partnering with Oppo to deliver a dual-mode 5G phone. Oppo's Henry Tang elaborated that his company is ready to take the next leap in 5G deployment and will introduce the Qualcomm powered dual-mode 5G phone on the market before the end of 2019. Dual-mode 5G means the phone supports both SA (Standalone mode) and NSA (non-standalone) network modes. The SA mode uses 5G cells for both signaling and data transfer without the need of the existing LTE network. The NSA mode on the other hand...

nubia Red Magic 3s reaches India, sales begin October 21

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 02:24 AM PDT

The nubia Red Magic 3s has arrived in India. It comes in two memory versions - 8GB/128GB priced at INR35,999 ($505/€455) and 12GB/256GB priced at INR47,999 ($675/€610). However, the 8GB RAM variant will only come in Mecha Silver color, while the 12GB RAM version will be available in Cyber Shade hue. Both models will go on sale in India starting October 21 through Flipkart. The nubia Red Magic 3s is a gaming smartphone having a Snapdragon 855+ SoC at the helm. It's built around a 6.65" FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display and runs Android Pie-based RedMagic OS 2.1 out of the box. The Red...

Motorola Moto G8 Play renders surface

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 01:16 AM PDT

After we got our first look at the upcoming Moto G8 Plus two days ago, we are now treated to a set of renders for the Moto G8 Play. From a quick glance, the Moto G8 Play looks quite similar to the G8 Plus but upon closer inspection, you do notice the larger waterdrop notch and one less camera on the back. Moto G8 Play (left) and Moto G8 Plus (right) There is a 16-megapixel 117-degree ultra-wide sensor which will likely be accompanied by a 48 MP main shooter and a depth sensor. Next to them, we have the classic Moto dimple which houses the fingerprint scanner. The power and volume...

Meizu VP shares an official image of the 16T

Posted: 17 Oct 2019 12:32 AM PDT

An official image of the Meizu 16T that's arriving on October 23 has been shared by the company's Vice President. This image shows us the backside of the 16T and confirms the presence of a triple camera setup aligned vertically in the upper-left corner. Below the cameras is the flash module, and slightly below on the right side in the center is the Meizu moniker. We don't see a fingerprint reader here, meaning it's likely placed under the screen on the front. Meizu hasn't revealed any specifications of the 16T yet, but from AnTuTu and TENAA listings we know it will pack a...

vivo iQOO Neo 855 is coming on October 24

Posted: 16 Oct 2019 11:29 PM PDT

Yesterday we reported about an unknown smartphone that appeared on AnTuTu, believed to be the iQOO Neo Pro. Well, iQOO has confirmed it will be called the iQOO Neo 855 and will be unveiled on October 24 at an event in Beijing, China. iQOO hasn't revealed any specs of the Neo 855, but as evident from its name, it will pack a Snapdragon 855 SoC. And thanks to AnTuTu, we know it will come with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 1080p display. The gamer-centric smartphone brand also posted a couple of images of the iQOO Neo 855 on Chinese social network Weibo, which confirm the phone will...

Nokia 7.2 and 6.2 are now available in the UK

Posted: 16 Oct 2019 09:18 PM PDT

Nokia's 7.2 and 6.2, unveiled back in early September at IFA, are now finally available to buy in the UK. The Nokia 7.2 can be yours for a recommended retail price of £250 SIM-free, and you can find it at Amazon, as well as any other big retailer you might prefer. Nokia 7.2 On the other hand, the Nokia 6.2 is only available at Carphone Warehouse, as that company has an exclusive on it for the UK market until December 3. After that, other retailers will sell it too, but only in the Ice colorway - the Ceramic Black variant will only ever be on offer at Carphone Warehouse. Anyway, you...

Oppo Reno2 and Reno2 Z land in the UK for £449 and £329

Posted: 16 Oct 2019 07:49 PM PDT

Oppo is bringing its latest smartphones to the UK. Both the Reno2 and the Reno2 Z will be available tomorrow. The Reno2 will be offered in Luminous Black and Ocean Blue for £449, while the Reno2 Z can be yours in Luminous Black and Sky White for £329. Obviously these prices are for the unlocked, SIM-free models. Oppo Reno2 The Reno2 and Reno2 Z were initially unveiled in China at the end of August, and they both sport four cameras on the rear, although the exact setups differ. The Reno2, which we've reviewed both in writing and in video form, has a 48 MP primary sensor with OIS, a...

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition in the US

Posted: 16 Oct 2019 06:22 PM PDT

Samsung's latest Kids Edition tablet is now available in the US. The device was spotted on Samsung's website by SamMobile and is called the Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition (2019). The hardware itself isn't new, but the kid-friendly packaging and software is. Samsung Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition (2019) This tablet has an 8-inch TFT display with 1280 x 800 px resolution. Its powered by an entry-level Snapdragon 429 chipset and comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has a 2MP camera at the front and a 8MP one in the back. Samsung advertises 13-hour battery life with its 5,100 mAh...

Our Oppo Reno2 video review is up

Posted: 16 Oct 2019 04:56 PM PDT

The Oppo Reno2 is a well equipped upper-midranger with a unique design. It borrows the shark fin pop-up camera from the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and embodies the spirit of Oppo's Reno brand. Join Will as he goes through the Reno2's design highlights, camera performance, and nuances of the Oppo Reno2. The phone has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and Full HD resolution. There is no notch or cut-out thanks to that shark fin pop-up camera, and the main cameras offer a nice, well-rounded camera experience. The Reno2 is powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with 8GB...
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