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Google reveals the Pixel 4a price on a billboard

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 07:33 AM PDT

Google loves teasing upcoming Pixel phones with billboards in public places. The latest shows that the Pixel 4a will launch at the same price as its predecessor. The billboard even shows the design of the phone, because why not - it's not like it hasn't leaked several times already. The Pixel 4a will start at $400, same as the 3a. There will be several models available, this is most likely for the 4G version of the phone. We also expect to see two 5G models. In early hands-on video review from yesterday we saw that the 4G model (with Snapdragon 730) will come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB...

Latest nubia Red Magic 5G teaser video sums up key features day before annoucement

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 06:42 AM PDT

The nubia Red Magic 5G is all set to debut tomorrow and the latest teaser shared by the company's official Weibo page summarizes the gaming phone's key features. The first point of emphasis is the Red Magic 5G's 144Hz refresh rate display, followed by a snippet for the 55W fast charging, which is also compliant with the Power Delivery Programmable Power Supply (PPS) protocol. Next up we get a brief look at the 4,500 mAh battery as well as a reminder about the phone's active cooling solution with its own spinning fan. We can also spot the phone's new low latency screencasting feature but...

Oppo Reno3 global variant's specs and image surface: Helio P90 and 48MP quad camera

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 05:51 AM PDT

Oppo unveiled the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G in China last December and earlier this month, the company announced the international version of the Reno3 Pro with a Helio P95 SoC and upgraded cameras. Now we hear Oppo will unveil the global version of the vanilla Reno3 as well, and we got an early glimpse of it thanks to leaked specs and images. The international variant of the Reno3 looks similar to its Chinese counterpart - a waterdrop notch display with a quad camera setup on the back. But upon closer inspection, you can notice that the global version has a dual-LED flash on the rear joined...

Inside source: Apple has delayed the iPhone 9 indefinitely

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 04:58 AM PDT

A source inside Apple has spoken to Cult of Mac, saying that the company has postponed the launch of the iPhone 9 indefinitely. The WWDC event will likely be canceled as Santa Clara county has banned gatherings of over 1,000 people until the end of the month. But it's not just the loss of the venue at which to announce the new mid-range iOS handset. Apple's supply line has been suffering as factories across China have closed down during the COVID-19 outbreak. "Why have an event when the products aren't ready?" the source said. "It's a pretty simple decision." Apparently, Apple has...

Huawei P40 Pro camera to have updated RYYB sensor, better zoom

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 04:09 AM PDT

Huawei will introduce the P40 lineup in two weeks, but the company is now letting some people get a blind hands-on experience with the phones. People got to touch the phone within a closed box, and some reported the major improvements Huawei will bring with the P40 smartphones. According to one source, the new series will "guarantee new records" in mobile photography with a custom RYYB sensor, better and most likely a longer zoom, and "new material" options, meaning the Vegan Leather versions are hitting the P family. Huawei P40 Pro renders Regarding a question about the RYYB...

Alleged live image of Redmi Note 9 Pro surfaces

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 03:22 AM PDT

Update: It has now been confirmed that the image is fake and doesn't really show the Note 9 Pro. We apologize to those of you it may have mislead. Xiaomi's former sub-brand Redmi will unveil the Note 9 series tomorrow, and we expect to see three smartphones - the vanilla Note 9, a Pro model, and a Max variant. The Note 9 and Note 9 Pro recently passed through Geekbench, revealing their key specs in the process. And today we are looking at a live image of what's allegedly the Note 9 Pro, along with its retail box. The image doesn't reveal any specifications of the Note 9 Pro but...

Huawei gets yet another license extension from the US Commerce Department

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 02:35 AM PDT

The US Department of Commerce has extended Huawei's Temporary General License allowing it to trade with American-based companies through May 15. This is now the fourth time Huawei is granted such an extension. In the accompanying press release, the Department of Commerce also issued a request for public input on the matter with the Temporary General License extensions, calling upon US-based companies in the tech and telecoms sectors to share their input on the potential costs for their businesses if future license extensions were cut. All concerned parties have until March 25 to voice...

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T get an update

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 01:46 AM PDT

The OnePlus 5 and its successor OnePlus 5T arrived in 2017, but they are still being cared for by their makers. Owners of these two phones should be getting notifications about an incoming OxygenOS 9 patch that brings system stability and general bug fixes. Screenshots of the firmware update The new version is OxygenOS 9.0.11 and involves a 335MB download. It doesn't bring anything spectacular, but it is still good news that OnePlus hasn't forgotten about its older phones. Back in October, during the OnePlus 7T Pro launch event, a company exec confirmed that both 2017...

Samsung Galaxy M21 launch date confirmed

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 12:56 AM PDT

Last week we learned Samsung will launch the Galaxy M21 on March 16 in India. Well, that was now officially confirmed by the company that set up a promotional page on Amazon.in, confirming the March 16 launch date. The landing page also includes the Galaxy M21's images, which reveal its design. Additionally, the page confirms a few specs of the Galaxy M21, which include a 48MP triple camera, 20MP selfie snapper and a 6,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy M21 will sport a Super AMOLED display, which is rumored to measure 6.4" diagonally. Samsung hasn't divulged what chipset the M21...

vivo S6 will arrive soon with 5G, first teaser reveals

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 12:01 AM PDT

Chinese manufacturer vivo launched the vivo Z6 5G, the vivo X30, and now its S lineup is also going to get the next-gen connectivity makeover. A device named vivo S6 5G is arriving soon, as per a teaser on the company's Weibo page. The seven-second video does not reveal much - it just says "Are you ready for fast speed?" and then reveals the phone will have "strong performance" and "dual-mode 5G", meaning the vivo S6 5G will work both on SA and NSA networks. While specs are scarce, we know the vivo S6 will position itself in the upper midrange field. We expect to see a...

Realme 6 now available for purchase

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 11:15 PM PDT

The Realme 6 unveiled last week goes on sale today in India starting noon local time through the company's official Indian site and Flipkart. The Realme 6 is offered in Comet White and Comet Blue colors and has three memory options - 4GB/64GB priced at INR12,999 ($175/€155), 6GB/128GB priced at INR14,999 ($205/€180), and 8GB/128GB that costs INR15,999 ($215/€190). The Realme 6 is built around a 6.5" 90Hz FullHD+ punch hole display and has a Helio G90T SoC at the helm. It boots to Android 10-based Realme UI and packs a 4,300 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. Realme...

Report: Google to release new Chromecast Ultra running Android TV with remote

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 09:15 PM PDT

The Chromecast is one of the most successful streaming devices since its launch back in 2013. It was a cheap way for people to stream content directly to their TVs without the need to purchase a smart TV. Thanks go a new report, we're learning that Google might finally change up the way we use the Chromecast. Chromecast Ultra (released in 2016) Today, a new report from 9to5Google cited a source familiar with a new Chromecast device (one to succeed the first-gen Chromecast Ultra) codenamed "sabrina". It will support 4K HDR content, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. However, the main...

Samsung Galaxy M11 leaks through Google Play Console, punch-hole selfie cam in tow

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 07:35 PM PDT

Samsung is apparently getting ready to expand its M series of smartphones even further. The company has been working on the Galaxy M11, which, when launched, will become the entry-level model of the family. The M11 has surfaced through a listing in the Google Play Console, which certifies the fact that this handset is coming soon. It also thankfully features a picture of its front: There are some specs listed too. The Galaxy M11 will have a touchscreen with 720x1560 resolution, and, as you can see from the image above, a punch-hole selfie camera in the upper left side. The phone...

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro to come with 5G, higher price

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 05:33 PM PDT

OnePlus CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, talked about the future OnePlus 8-series in a recent interview and although he didn't confirm the actual naming he gave us a few interesting bits. Both the non-Pro and the Pro versions of the upcoming handset will cost a little bit more because of 5G. It's no secret by now that the new OnePlus phones will be equipped with Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 865 along with the Snapdragon X55 modem, which in turn means that the OnePlus 8-series will support 5G connectivity. Coming straight from the CEO himself, the handsets' prices...

Santa Clara bans mass gatherings, fate of WWDC 2020 uncertain

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:57 PM PDT

Apple usually holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in early June at the San Jose Convention Center but those plans might change this year as Santa Clara County imposed a temporary prohibition of all public and private mass gatherings due to rising concerns over the coronavirus. The ban is effective from March 11 with initial plans spanning through March 31. WWDC event invites are usually sent out in early April but given the current situation, this might not be the case this year. Santa Clara County moratorium memo Apple usually introduces its latest mobile and...

This 5-hour long video tour of the Hermitage was recorded on an iPhone 11 Pro in one continuous shot

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 02:42 PM PDT

Now is not the best time to travel, so let Apple take you to an epic journey through the iconic Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The video was shot entirely on an iPhone 11 Pro and is over 5 hours long so you better settle in. The most amazing thing about the video is that it was shot in one continuous take in 4K resolution. Remember the days when phones were capped at 10 minutes of 4K video? Apple sure doesn't. Never mind how much a 5 hour video will stress the battery and storage on most phones. The iPhone 11 Pro still had 19% battery charge remaining after the recording was...

Redmi Note 9 to use Helio G70, the Pro model will have a Snapdragon 720G

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 01:12 PM PDT

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset. But what about the non-Pro model? Geekbench may have given that away, two days before the official launch on March 12. The Xiaomi Merlin - suspected to be the vanilla Redmi Note 9 - ran Geekbench v5.1 with what appears to be a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. It couldn't go as high as the score of the Pro model, which uses the aforementioned 720G chip. Geekbench v5.1: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 ("Merlin") • Redmi Note 9 Pro Long story short, both have two "big" cores, but the Snapdragon uses Cortex-A76...

iOS 14 code: iPhone 9 will have TouchID, iPad Pros get triple cameras

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 12:01 PM PDT

Code for the iOS 14 may have inadvertently revealed some details about upcoming Apple products, claims a report by 9to5Mac. The team dug up information about the iPhone 9 (aka SE 2), the new iPad Pro and the Apple TV (the hardware, not the streaming service). The iPhone 9 will keep Touch ID, the fingerprint reader built into the Home button. This contradicts reports from earlier that claimed that the new budget iPhone will switch to Face ID, but is in line with the hands-on video from February. The phone will support Express Transit, which allows people to pay for public transport in...

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ now available in Red and Pink colors in South Korea

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 11:14 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ TWS earphones that were unveiled in Black, Blue and White colors last month are now joined by two more shades - Red and Pink. We already got our first look at the Red-colored Buds+ and today we get to see what the Pink version looks like. You can check out the images of both new colors below. Samsung Galaxy Buds+ in Pink and Red colors The Red and Pink-colored Buds+ are launched in South Korea and cost the same as other versions - KRW179,300 ($150/€130). You can buy the Pink variant from Samsung's official Korean website, Samsung Digital Plaza,...

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 goes through durability test, lives to tell the story

Posted: 10 Mar 2020 10:09 AM PDT

Xiaomi released the Mi Note 10 with five cameras on the back, curved edges and Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and an aluminum frame. Now Zack from the JerryRigEverything channel on YouTube went to test how durable the phone really is. The protective glass by Corning scratches at level 6, using the standard Mohs scale, and that's when the Mi Note 10 display gives up as well. The camera department, as well as the multiple flashes, are not susceptible to everyday scratches, and the Mi Note 10 is barely bending or flexing. Check out the full video below. The Mi Note 10 was with us back...
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