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Apple will make future Apple Pencil with touch gestures

Posted: 11 Jan 2020 06:30 AM PST

Apple's Pencil that goes well with the iPad is one of the most advanced styluses out there supporting some basic gestures like a double-tap on the pen itself, for example. But according to a new patent that surfaced in the US Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is working on a next-generation Pencil that has more advanced gestures. The patent describes a stylus with a flexible, touch-sensitive area that can recognize various gestures depending on your fingertip placement. The swiping gesture is one of them. The patent then goes on to outline that a user who's holding a pen won't be...

Realme X receives Android 10-based Realme UI beta update

Posted: 11 Jan 2020 04:30 AM PST

The Realme X2 Pro recently got the beta version of Android 10-based Realme UI, and now it's the vanilla X that's receiving the newest version of Realme's custom Android skin. The new beta firmware sports version number RMX1901_11_C.02, but it's only rolling to the Realme X in China. The stable build will start rolling out for Chinese units next month and those who can't wait can enroll in the beta program. Head this way for more details. Android 10-based Realme UI beta update for Realme X The Realme X Lite (aka 3 Pro) will also receive the stable Realme UI next month, while...

Google starts testing Stadia on non-Pixel devices

Posted: 11 Jan 2020 02:30 AM PST

It's no secret that Google wants to bring Stadia to as many devices as possible and disclosed back in November that it's working to deliver the same experience to non-Pixel phones. And according to recent reports, the company is already working on it. For the past couple of weeks, there have been reports of users logging into Stadia on their non-Pixel smartphones and are greeted with one of the screens you see below as opposed to the "Choose where to play" screen giving you the option of Chromecast Ultra or a PC. Galaxy Note9 • OnePlus 6T • Galaxy S10e However, the "trial"...

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite India launch date revealed by Flipkart

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 11:59 PM PST

Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 Lite last week and soon after the company's Indian branch started teasing its arrival in the country. The Korean tech giant hasn't revealed the S10 Lite's launch date yet, but thanks to Flipkart, we know it will arrive in India on January 23. The Indian e-commerce giant has set up a landing page on its site for the Galaxy S10 Lite, but it doesn't include the price. However, rumors have it that it will be priced at around INR40,000 ($565/€505) in India. The Galaxy Note10 Lite that was announced last week alongside the S10 Lite is also likely to arrive...

Apple begins battery replacement program for iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max Smart Battery Case

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 09:35 PM PST

Apple has launched a new battery replacement programs for some models of its Smart Battery Case. The program covers models for 2018 iPhones including the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max that are experiencing issues with charging. Affected Smart Battery Cases have one of two issues: The Case's battery may not be charging or charging intermittently or, the Case doesn't charge the iPhone or charges it intermittently. This applies to Cases produced between January 2019 and October 2019 and those with cases that meet the criteria are eligible for a free replacement. Customers...

Microsoft applies for patent of Surface Neo and Duo's folding mechanism

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 07:18 PM PST

Back in October, Microsoft's Surface event revealed the company's next form factor. The Microsoft Surface Duo and Surface Neo both feature dual displays held together with a fully rotating hinge that can be adjusted to any angle. The submission of the patent for this particular hinge mechanism has been published by the WIPO. The patent was submitted by Microsoft for an "ADJUSTABLE CLOSURE MAGNET FOR HINGED DEVICE WITH ASSISTED OPEN". The patent includes a diagram of a single link in the hinge mechanism, which we'd imagine would be numerously used along the spine of the...

Deal: Pixel 4 and 4 XL are $150 off, and you get a $200 Best Buy gift card too

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 05:00 PM PST

Best Buy has decided to make Google's latest flagship smartphones more affordable for everyone. Both models are currently $150 off their usual prices, which means the Pixel 4 now starts at $649.99 instead of $799.99, while the 4 XL can be yours from $749.99, instead of the usual $899.99. But wait, there's more. Not only do you get to take advantage of the price cut, you'll also receive a $200 gift card when you buy either of these phones. It's going to be sent via email, so you need to give Best Buy a valid email address, but that's it. The caveat here is that to grab the phones at...

OnePlus 8 5G to be sold by Verizon

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 02:54 PM PST

OnePlus' next carrier partner in the US is going to be Verizon, according to a new rumor purportedly originating at a "source familiar with the companies' plans". So far, OnePlus has only partnered with T-Mobile in the States. That gave consumers an alternative to buying unlocked straight from the Chinese company's website. The OnePlus 8 is the phone that Verizon will sell, with 5G on board. This likely means that it will pack support for the carrier's fast but small mmWave network. It's unclear if Verizon will offer the OnePlus 8 Pro as well. OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 8's...

Gionee Steel 5 unveiled: entry-level phone with 5,000mAh battery

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 12:01 PM PST

Gionee may have declared bankruptcy at the end of 2018, but the brand is still around. Here's some proof: it just unveiled a new phone, the Gionee Steel 5. The phone is built around a 6.2" IPS LCD with 720p resolution. Up top is the 13MP selfie camera in a teardrop notch. Around the back is square camera bump housing the 12MP camera and 2MP depth sensor, plus a two LED flash. The phone's best feature is probably the 5,000mAh battery. It could have benefited from fast charging, though, you only get the bare minimum of 10W. The phone features 4G connectivity and two SIM card...

Apple to sell its two-billionth iPhone this year

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 10:29 AM PST

The first iPhone was introduced exactly 13 years ago and has since become the Apple's most important product, generating the vast majority of its revenue. The phone that changed the industry forever is now close to another amazing milestone - its two-billionth sale. Eight different market analysts are confident that the Cupertino-based company is close to making its two-billionth sale this year. Apple is on track selling 195 million iPhones during the fiscal 2020 year, which is way more than the forecasted 186 million mainly thanks to the good holiday sales. If all goes well, the...

Samsung brings updated 3D Scanning to Galaxy Note10+

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 09:31 AM PST

The prowess of Samsung Galaxy Note10+'s triple camera is well documented, but its ToF module is more of an afterthought for most people. It enables depth mapping and 3D scanning which as the name implies allows you to scan objects from multiple angles to create a 360-degree model of them. The resulting 3D scans were far from ideal though as they came with multiple errors and it was especially difficult to capture people using the cool feature. With its latest update though, Samsung is aiming to improve the user experience with a dedicated "person mode". You will now get to choose...

vivo U20 hands-on review

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 09:14 AM PST

Google Pay starts accepting school IDs in some US universities

Posted: 10 Jan 2020 08:37 AM PST

Google Pay isn't only a mobile payment system for quite some time now. The app supports tickets and loyalty cards and starting soon, it will start accepting school IDs as well. Transact - a company that offers billing and payment services for students - will let users save their school IDs into Google Pay and use the phone's NFC chip to access controlled buildings in the campus such as labs and residential areas. Google Pay will also work for payments inside the campuses. So far fifteen universities and colleges across the US are planning to implement the system while Mercer...
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