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Pixel 4a cases show the phone's design from all angles

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 07:31 AM PDT

The Pixel 4a refuses to stay hidden just as firmly as Google refuses to just announce the phone and get it over with. The latest leak comes in the form of cases showing off the phone's design from every angle. This will be Google's first phone with a punch hole selfie camera, which allowed the company to slim down the top bezel compared to the Pixel 4. The design of the rear camera hump is unchanged, even though it houses only a single 12MP module and its LED flash (the premium Pixel 4 has two cams on the square). The back is also home to the fingerprint reader as the Pixel a phones...

Oppo A12 bags Bluetooth SIG certification alongside two upcoming models

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 06:40 AM PDT

Oppo is looking to overhaul its entry-level smartphone lineup with the upcoming Oppo A12 which was featured in a pretty detailed leak a week ago. The same device with the CPH2083 model number has now been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database alongside more details about its spec sheet. The phone will come with a 6.22-inch HD+ display, 4,230 mAh battery, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. In addition, we get confirmation it will be powered by a MediaTek chipset with eight-core CPU running at 2.0Ghz, matching the Helio P35. On the software side, the A12 will run...

Honor 30 fast wireless charging and stereo speakers confirmed, Pro+ to tag along

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 05:51 AM PDT

We are just five days away from the launch of Honor's next flagship phones - the Honor 30-series. And teasers are ramping up, revealing more bits and pieces about the. More importantly, there is evidence that Honor is preparing more than two handsets. In a Weibo post by the company's official account reveals that all Honor 30 smartphones will feature 40W fast wired charging as well as fast wireless charging. Nothing else has been disclosed but another post clearly states that the family will also boast Histen-tuned stereo loudspeakers - a feature that's been known on Huawei phones for some...

LG Style3 unveiled in Japan: a mid-ranger with S845 chipset, 6.1" QHD+ OLED display

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 05:04 AM PDT

LG just unveiled a curious mid-ranger for Japan's DoCoMo - the Style3. This is not to be confused with the Stylo series, there's no stylus on this one. The phone will be released in June at a price of just over JPY 38,000 ($350/€320). LG Style3 in Mirror Black and Aurora White The curious part is this - the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset. It may be two generations old now, but it's still a flagship chip. The CPU still holds its own against modern Snapdragon 700 offerings and the GPU is noticeably faster. You only get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, though there...

LG V40 ThinQ gets VoWiFi, Digital Wellbeing, and Screen Recorder with new update

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 04:17 AM PDT

The LG V40 ThinQ is getting a new software update, that sports build number PKQ1.190202.011 and requires a download of around 710MB. The new build, still based on Android 9 Pie, bumps up the Android security patch level on the V40 ThinQ to March 2020 and brings in Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) support and a native screen recorder. It also comes with Digital Wellbeing, which includes Wind Down and Focus Mode. LG V40 ThinQ update While this firmware does bring in new features to the V40 ThinQ, it also comes with a bug that makes the battery graph invisible. This update is...

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite gets One UI 2.1 and April patch with latest update

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 03:33 AM PDT

Samsung rolled out a software update for the Galaxy S10 series last week which brought One UI 2.1 to the 2019 Galaxy S smartphones. Now it's the S10 Lite that's getting the latest version of Samsung's custom Android UI. The new firmware has build number G770FXXU2BTD2 and it comes with the Android security patch dated April 1, 2020. The update also brings along new features to the Galaxy S10 Lite, which include Single Take, Pro Video, Quick Share and Music Share. Additionally, the AR Emoji gets a manual editing feature along with enhanced facial expression recognition. Do note...

OnePlus 8 series up for reservation in China, sales start on April 17

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 02:46 AM PDT

OnePlus is announcing its 8-series flagships on April 14 for the global audience but the company is also planning a separate event for its home market China on April 16. Now, the company has gone ahead and listed its OnePlus 8 series up for reservations through its official web store as well as popular online retailers JD.com and Tmall. OnePlus also confirmed that the new phones will go on sale starting April 17 at 10 AM local time. The OnePlus 8 series is expected to come with the Snapdragon 865 chipset with either 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Both will be 5G capable and will...

Oppo Ace 2 5G to have 90Hz display

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 01:58 AM PDT

Oppo is expected to launch the Ace 2 5G on April 13, and yes, you read that correctly, the Reno moniker is gone from the name. The company has been heavily teasing the phone and now is has posted some more specs online. The Oppo Ace 2 will have a display with 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The image posted by Oppo on Weibo also reveals second-generation 4D vibration and 4D internal cooling, whatever that means. These are specifications usually seen in gaming smartphones - like the Black Shark 3, nubia Red Magic 5G, or the ROG Phone II. However, Oppo VP Brian Shen...

Facebook adds "Quiet Mode" so you can take a break from notifications

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 01:09 AM PDT

Facebook recognizes that it's important to take a break from social media not only for spending time with family or productivity, but also for mental health. Because of this, it's added a new "Quiet Mode" timer to help curb your time on the Facebook app. Enabling Quiet Mode will mute notifications for the time you specify. If you try to open the app during Quiet Mode, you'll be reminded that you're still in Quiet Mode with a shortcut to manage its settings. We couldn't find the new option anywhere on Android, but it may perhaps be available on the iOS version of the app...

Honor 8A 2020 shows up in the UK as a rebranded Honor 8A Pro/Prime

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 12:22 AM PDT

Remember the Honor 8A Pro from 2019? It got rebranded to Honor 8A Prime last month, for some reason. But wait, it gets better - the same device is now up for pre-order in the UK. Only there it's called Honor 8A 2020. Even though it's identical to the Honor 8A Pro from 2019. Go figure. If you're interested you can grab one from online retailer Clove, if you agree to part with £130 of your hard earned cash. Stock is due on April 15, which is also when units should start shipping to those people who pre-ordered. You can pick between black and blue models. The Honor 8A 2020 has a...

Latest Google Pixel 4a leak reveals new details

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 11:35 PM PDT

Last month, the Google Pixel 4a appeared in a video that revealed most of its specs. Now a new leak by the folks over at 9to5Google corroborates those specifications, and adds some new details. The Pixel 4a will be powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC and have at least two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. Both models will have 6GB RAM onboard. Unsurprisingly, the Pixel 4a will run Android 10 out of the box and have Now Playing and new Google Assistant in tow. The mid-ranger will also get Android updates for three years, which is hardly a surprise. The Pixel 4a will come in a plastic...

DoorDash cuts commissions by 50% for local restaurants in US, Canada, and Australia

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 10:50 PM PDT

With the current global health crisis, most of the world is ordered to stay at home and food delivery services have been in high demand. DoorDash Founder and CEO Tony Xu has announced a $100 million initiative to reduce commissions they charge to local restaurants by 50% on both DoorDash and Caviar apps. Local businesses are the fabric of our communities. To further help them, we're reducing commissions for local restaurant partners by 50% through the end of May. This injection of up to $100m is on top of our prior initiatives. Read more here: https://t.co/CdIQRinse8— Tony Xu (@t_xu) April...

Samsung Galaxy A41 arrives in Europe, will cost €299

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Samsung revealed the Galaxy A41 on the website of its Japanese division last month, but the price wasn't known until now. The phone finally appeared at Samsung Germany, where the price of the compact midranger was revealed - it will cost €299 in Germany and £269 in the UK. Samsung Galaxy A41 The Galaxy A41 is a logical improvement over the last year's Galaxy A40. It has a bigger 6.1" Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and taller ratio. The chipset is coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 gigs of storage. There are now three cameras on the back, while the fingerprint...

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, S10 and S10+ are 20% off in the UK until April 14

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 09:58 PM PDT

Samsung is holding an Easter sale through its online store in the UK for three of its smartphones, which have become 20% cheaper. This will be ongoing until April 14. First off, the Galaxy S20+ 5G can now be had for just £799.20. Compared to its usual price of £999, that's a cool £200 you're saving if you want to gift one to yourself (or someone else) for Easter. Galaxy S20+ (left) next to Galaxy S10+ (right) Next up, the Galaxy S10+ is currently going for £615.20. It used to be £769 before this promo. The Galaxy S10 can be yours for £535.20, and not £669 as usual. That is, of...

Blush Gold Motorola Razr is now up for grabs in the US

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 09:01 PM PDT

The rumored and then officially confirmed Blush Gold version of the 2019 Motorola Razr foldable smartphone has now landed in the US. You can pick one up from today, which means you aren't confined to the Noir Black colorway anymore. The phone is still exclusive to Verizon, by the way, even with the new hue launching. And it's also still priced at $1,499.99, which is medium-range for a foldable, but also way overboard for what this handset's internals actually are. If it wouldn't fold, you probably wouldn't want to pay even $500 for what's inside. But it does fold, and that is...

Samsung Galaxy S21 rumored to launch with under-screen selfie camera

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 08:11 PM PDT

With the Galaxy S20 line out the way, Samsung's flagship ambitions are shifting focus on the next entries in the Galaxy Note series. Despite this, it's never too early to start speculating on next year's Galaxy S-series and thanks to noted tipster Ice Universe, we have our first rumor about the Galaxy S21 which is tipped to come with an under-screen selfie camera. Samsung is considering using the under-screen camera technology on the Galaxy S21 first, and is evaluating the feasibility of the technology.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) April 9, 2020 Samsung usually debuts major new camera...

OnePlus 8 design confirmed by official video teaser

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 07:22 PM PDT

OnePlus is the company that, many years ago, pioneered the slow drip of information regarding an upcoming device prior to its announcement, and unsurprisingly it's at it again. The video teaser you can see below basically confirms both the design of the OnePlus 8 series, as well as the Glacial Green colorway, that's one of three that should be available (according to past leaks) for both the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. The 8 will also be offered in Onyx Black and Interstellar Glow, while the Pro gets Onyx Black and Ultramarine Blue alongside the green option. OnePlus promises...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi and LTE support pages go live in Germany

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 06:33 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has been leaking left and right lately. This time around, the device got a pair of support pages live on Samsung's German website. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite support pages Unfortunately, we can't really expect a full, definitive specs sheet out of a support page. What they do confirm is that the Tab S6 Lite will be sold in a Wi-Fi only version - SM-P610 and an LTE one - SM-P615. As per previous leaks, these should cost €399 and €430, respectively in Europe. US pricing is a lot less certain, since all we have to go by on that front is an early,...

Huawei looking to enter the GPU business, recruits Nvidia engineers

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 05:44 PM PDT

With Huawei's issues with the US government and its ability to sell smartphones outside of China, the company is forced to look for other revenue streams to compensate for the lost opportunities. So the latest rumor coming from South Korea is that the company is setting up a research center in the country with some new recruits coming from Nvidia. It's important to note that these are not mainstream GPUs we are talking about here. It's about server-grade GPUs used for cloud computing and AI - a market which Nvidia is currently dominating. According to industry insiders, the tech giant...

The Honor 30 series will officially use three 5G chipsets: Kirin 990 5G, 985 and 820

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 04:59 PM PDT

The Honor 30 series will feature all three of HiSilicon's 5G enabled chipsets - from the flagship Kirin 990 5G, through the yet to be announced Kirin 985 and to the mid-range Kirin 820. This was confirmed by the company itself on Weibo. The Honor 30S is already official with a 820 chip. This leaves the other two chipsets for the upcoming Honor 30 and 30 Pro, which popped up on TENAA a couple of days ago. The Honor 30 series will use three 5G chipsets from HiSilicon The Honor 30 Pro will have a 50MP rear camera (up from 40MP on the non-Pro) and up to 12GB of RAM to go with the...
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