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Xiaomi Mi 8 receives stable Android 10

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:08 AM PST

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to receive Android's latest version. The update is now seeding to global variants of the Mi 8 and bears the MIUI 11.0.1.0 QEAMIXM build number. It comes in at 1.9 GB and brings the December security patch. Update changelog Users are getting all the usual Android 10 features like better privacy, improved location controls and enhanced system-wide dark mode. In addition, users will also get to enjoy the revamped MIUI 11 which comes with overhauled visuals, sounds and improved system stability. Mo

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to pack Snapdragon 855 and a 10MP selfie camera

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 08:17 AM PST

Excitement for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 is understandably running high, but there is plenty of steam in the Galaxy Fold 2 hype train as well. Especially now that the vertically folding, clamshell handset has been spotted in live images and could actually be joining the S20 on stage at the February 11 event. Now a new scoop courtesy of a pretty reliable tipster, claims that the handset will stick to the older Snapdragon 855 chipset, instead of the new 865. The reasons for this are unclear, but most likely the Galaxy Fold 2 has been in development for quite some time - before...

The Coolpad Legacy 5G is a sub-$400 5G phone with Snapdragon 765G

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 07:36 AM PST

You may not hear about Coolpad often, but the brand may just have unveiled the most affordable 5G phone that will be available in the US. The Coolpad Legacy 5G will cost under $400 when it launches in Q2 of this year, you'll be able to get one from Coolpad's own site, Amazon and other US retailers. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 765G and supports sub-6GHz 5G, meaning it should work on T-Mobile's and AT&T's networks. This flavor of 5G is not as fast as mmWave, but it also doesn't suffer from its coverage limitations. Note that this is a single-SIM phone. It can work CDMA networks...

Samsung earnings guidance for Q4 2019 shows decline in profit

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 06:44 AM PST

Samsung revealed its quarterly earnings guidance for the last three months of 2019 and the numbers do not bring joy. Operating profit is expected to decline around 30%, while the sales remain stagnant on a yearly basis. Compared with Q3 2019, the sales are down 6.5%, while profit declined by just under 9%. Q4 2019 Guidance KRW / USD Q4 2018 Results KRW / USD Q3 2019 Results KRW / USD Sales 59 trillion / 50.4 billion 59.27 trillion / 50.72 billion 63 trillion / 53.9 billion Operating Profit 7.1 trillion / 6.07...

Intel announces Thunderbolt 4, but it's not faster than Thunderbolt 3

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 06:05 AM PST

Intel announced the Tiger Lake family of mobile processors. Besides the AI accelerator and integrated Intel Xe graphics, the new CPU family will debut with Thunderbolt 4 support - the latest iteration of Intel's external connector. Strangely, it seems that the new standard will not be faster than Thunderbolt 3. Details are scarce, but Intel says its four times faster than USB 3.1 (10Gbps), meaning it tops out at 40Gbps - the same speed as v3. The new Thunderbolt standards use the same plug as USB-C and are compatible with it. It's not clear if the new standard is based on PCIe 4.0 or...

Samsung sold at least 400,000 Galaxy Folds in 2019

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 05:14 AM PST

Ever since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold with its $2,000 price tag, many wondered how many units the company will actually be able to move. The device kept selling out whenever it reached a new market, but Samsung never disclosed actual unit counts. Last month we saw a report from a Samsung representative which claimed the Fold had passed the 1 million sales mark but that turned out to be false and was later denied by Samsung. Now, Samsung CEO DJ Koh revealed the sales figures for the Fold to be between 400,000 and 500,000. The CEO made the statement during an interview session...

Realme X50 5G first batch sold out

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 04:29 AM PST

The Realme X50 5G that went on its first sale yesterday in China was sold out quickly. While Realme didn't reveal the number of units sold, the stock depletion is indicative of the strong interest garnered by the Chinese phone maker's first 5G smartphone. If you couldn't buy the X50 5G in the first sale, the next one is scheduled for January 9 in China at 10 AM local time. The X50 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC and comes in three memory versions - 8GB/128GB priced at CNY2,499 ($360/€325), 6GB/256GB priced at CNY2,699 ($390/€350), and the top-end model with 12GB RAM and...

Redmi 8 and Note 8 Pro get new color options

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 03:41 AM PST

Xiaomi has announced two new color variants for the Redmi 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in China, called Phantom Red and Twilight Orange, respectively. The new colors will go on sale in China starting tomorrow at 10 AM local time. The Redmi 8 will arrive in a single 4GB/64GB configuration priced at CNY799 ($115/€105), whereas the Note 8 Pro will be available in two memory options - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB priced at CNY1,399 ($200/€180) and CNY1,599 ($230/€205). Redmi 8 Phantom Red (left) and Redmi Note 8 Pro Twilight Orange (right) The Redmi 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 439 SoC and...

Amazfit drops new smartwatches and two pairs of true wireless buds

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 02:54 AM PST

Amazfit just announced a plethora of new products including two pairs of wireless buds in addition to the Amazfit T-Rex rugged smartwatch and the Bip S. Let's start with the T-Rex. The device complies to 12 of the MIL-STD-810G military standards and boasts 5ATM water resistance. The T-Rex is built around a 1.3-inch AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by a 390 mAh battery, which according to Amazfit can go for 66 days straight in watch-only mode. In its most intensive use mode with GPS tracking it can still last you 20 hours, meaning it will go through...

Google will let Assistant read articles for you in 42 languages

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:13 AM PST

Google has introduced a new feature for its virtual assistant at CES - it will be able to read out articles when you ask it. Currently in development, the Read It feature will be able to turn whatever text you have on the screen to voice, and it should support 42 languages once it actually launches. When you say "Okay Google, read it", it will activate text-to-speech engine and will read out in a "natural manner", according to the dev team. However, the article must be opened either in the Google app, Google Chrome or Google News platform - no third-party apps will be supported...

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro goes official with IP69 rating, mPOS functionality

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 12:27 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is the latest rugged smartphone from the company. It was quietly unveiled alongside the Galaxy A71 and A51. The phone is water and shockproof and can withstand falls from 1.5m (earned IP69 and MIL-STD-810G certifications). It has two programmable buttons, which can be customized to perform various functions (e.g. turn on the flashlight). The display can be used with gloves even when it's wet. This device is clearly aimed at businesses as it can operate as a mobile point of sale (mPOS), handling everything from scanning barcodes to managing payments....

Realme X2's Realme UI beta test begins

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 11:40 PM PST

Realme just unveiled its custom UI running on top of the Android 10-based ColorOS 7 and it's now opened beta testing for owners of X2. An official announcement from the company stated that users of Realme X2 can apply to test the Realme UI between January 20 and January 27, with the actual beta testing expected to begin in the first week of February. The Realme X2 is sold in several international markets, but the beta is limited to India at this point. In order to participate, you must be an Indian resident, at least 18 years old and must have a Realme X2. Sadly, other devices...

Android 10 arrives to Motorola One Vision

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 10:35 PM PST

After launching Android 10 beta for the One Vision back in November, Motorola is now ready to push the final version of the software to its users starting with Brazil. The version number is QSA30.62-24 and the update includes the January 2020 security patch. As one would expect, the update brings all of the much-anticipated Android 10 features like system-wide dark theme, which is a big deal since we found that the dark theme on current Motorola phones is rather buggy. You also get more precise control over location permissions and the brand new gesture-based navigation. The update...

Honor MagicWatch 2 and Band 5i coming to India on January 14

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 10:13 PM PST

Last week Honor announced that it will launch the Honor 9X in India on January 14. Now the company has announced that it will also bring the MagicWatch 2 smartwatch and the Band 5i fitness tracker on the same date. The MagicWatch 2 has a Kirin A1 SoC at the helm and comes in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm. The former packs a 1.2" OLED display of 390x390 pixel resolution with a 215 mAh battery, while the latter ships with a 455 mAh cell and boasts a 1.39" OLED panel having a resolution of 454x454 pixels. Honor MagicWatch 2 The MagicWatch 2 comes with fitness tracking, heart-rate...

Samsung announces Project NEON, realistic digital humanoid avatars

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 09:19 PM PST

Following some leaks about Project NEON, Samsung unveiled the project at CES, developed by Samsung-backed STAR Labs. NEON is a digitally generated human that can visually look and emote like a human that STAR Labs calls an "artificial human". These human-simulations are powered by STAR Labs' Core R3 platform(they are Reality, Realitime, and Responsive) while SPECTRA powers the NEON's Intelligence, Learning, Emotions, and Memory. The idea for NEON is they might be used as an artificial service representative or a concierge. In the near future, one will be able to license or subscribe...

Foxconn cancels plans for $5 billion investments in India

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 08:05 PM PST

Foxconn will step back from a memorandum of understanding with the Indian government after failing to secure a deal for the land for the eventual plants. According to Subhash Desai, Minister of industries at the state of Maharashtr the manufacturer was on the lookout for a parcel in the past five years, but in the end, failed to succeed in acquiring one at terms that would work for it. According to local sources, Foxconn wanted to set up a plant and a manufacturing hub at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Navi Mumbai as well as buy 44 acres of land in the special economic...

Canon announces $6500 EOS-1D X Mark III with improved performance and video abilities

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 07:03 PM PST

Canon has updated its flagship EOS-1D X line with the release of the new Mark III camera. The new model continues on the tradition of offering incredible speed, performance and reliability that the 1D X is known for in photography while also improving the video recording. The new EOS-1D X Mark III features a brand new 20.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with a newly designed high detail low-pass filter, which should provide increased detail without artifacts. There's also a new DIGIC X processor, which enables an ISO range of 100-102,400, which is further expandable to...

Asus announces a slew of new products, world's first 360Hz monitor in tow

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 06:01 PM PST

Asus annoucned a slew of new hardware at this year's CES and even though we got no phones, there's plenty of stuff for gamers to get excited about. We've got the brand new Zephyrus G14 and G15 laptops along with Asus ROG Swift gaming monitors. Let's start with the crazy-fast gaming monitor - the ROG Swift 360. As the name hints, this 24.5-inch display offers a 360Hz refresh rate for the first time in the world - an impressive step up from the 240Hz monitors these days. The resolution is, of course, 1080p and the panel technology is most probably TN as IPS panels are still far from...

Apple acknowledges iPhone XR connectivity problems in the UK

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 05:09 PM PST

The iPhone XR was a huge hit for Apple throughout 2018 and 2019. However some users in the UK are experiencing connectivity issues with their iPhone XR on the O2's network. Both Apple and the carrier publicly acknowledged the issue through separate statements. The problems affect calls, texts and data usage with users reporting loss of signal on multiple occasions throughout the day. O2's comment was that it's working closely with its partners to resolve the issue affecting its iPhone XR users. Apple's statement also confirmed the connectivity issues and promised a software fix with...

OnePlus Concept One introduced with a disappearing camera

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 04:15 PM PST

OnePlus has officially unveiled its Concept One. It was teased earlier this month and hinted at a McLaren co-branded product with a disappearing camera. The main thing about the concept is. well. the camera that play's peek-a-boo behind the glass. The hardware itself resembles a OnePlus 7T Pro down to the placement of the keys, cameras, and even the pop-up selfie snapper. The Concept One is wrapped in McLaren's signature Papaya Orange colored leather. The concept's standout feature is a camera that disappears behind the glass that protects them. This is thanks to electrochromic...
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