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Redmi Note 9S in for review

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 06:55 AM PDT

This is the Redmi Note 9S and it just arrived at HQ. the global counterpart to the Redmi Note 9 Pro is on the shortlists of many and we'll not try to have their questions answered. We've already begun work on a detailed review, but while we're testing the phone, we might as well do an unboxing and share some early impressions. The Redmi Note 9S comes in a well-packed box with a 22.5W charger, complimentary silicone case and a USB-C cable. Unboxing the Redmi Note 9S The Redmi Note 9S is an affordable midranger at around $200/€200/£200/INR15,000 and, at least on paper,...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 to pack a 4,000 mAh battery

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 05:00 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 launched last year came with a 3,500 mAh battery, and according to a report by Galaxy Club, its successor - the Note20 - will pack a larger cell. The Dutch blog claims that Galaxy Note20's battery part sports model code EB-BN980ABY, that has a rated capacity of 3,880 mAh, meaning a typical capacity of around 4,000 mAh. That's the same size as Galaxy S20's battery. Samsung Galaxy Note10 With the regular Note20 getting a larger battery, we assume the Note20+ will also pack a bigger cell, which might be a 4,500 mAh unit like the S20+ or 5,000 mAh like the S20...

Alleged Realme X3 passes through TENAA, specs revealed

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 02:30 AM PDT

A Realme smartphone bearing model code RMX2142 and believed to be the Realme X3 bagged 3C certification last week, revealing 30W charging and 5G support in the process. Now that smartphone has appeared on TENAA with new details. Realme X2 According to TENAA, the RMX2142 is 8.9mm thick and sports a 6.57" display. The resolution of the screen isn't mentioned, but it could be 1080p. The listing further reveals that RMX2142 packs a 4,100 mAh battery, which will likely draw power through a USB-C port. TENAA doesn't reveal any other details about the smartphone, so we'll have to wait...

T-Mobile continues maintaining and rolling out its LTE and 5G network amidst COVID-19

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 12:30 AM PDT

In a statement to Fierce Wireless, T-Mobile affirms that it is still carrying out the expansion of its LTE and 5G networks (and maintaining them), despite the COVID-19 situation - which limited many other industries operations as people all over the world are ordered to stay at home. A T-Mobile spokesperson told Fierce Wireless "Our network is continuing and on track - thanks to our heroic teams that are working to hard to keep pushing forward[.] We continue to conduct necessary network activity to both maintain our network and expand network capacity - be that LTE or 5G." The...

OnePlus 8 Pro gets torn down on video

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 10:11 PM PDT

A few days ago the OnePlus 8 Pro was announced, and it immediately starred in one of JerryRigEverything's trademark 'durability tests' on video. Now it's time for what is usually part two - namely, the teardown. This has been recorded on video too, of course. So if you derive pleasure from watching phone's insides being taken out one by one, then you're definitely going to enjoy this presentation. The OnePlus 8 Pro is harder to get into because of stronger adhesive, which is probably related to the handset's IP68 water and dust resistance. Zack from JerryRigEverything says this...

WhatsApp is working on allowing more than 4 people on a group video or audio call

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 08:23 PM PDT

With the current pandemic forcing a lot of people to stay at home, group video calls and even group audio calls have really taken off lately. Apps such as Google's Duo have already upped the maximum number of participants on a video call by 50%, and it now looks like Facebook-owned WhatsApp is planning on doing something similar. Strings of code that have been discovered through a deep dive inside WhatsApp's latest beta release have revealed that the service is preparing to up its maximum number of participants on a group audio or video call as well, in the near future. Currently, the...

Leaked iPhone SE (2020) video ad is all about peeling off the protective film

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 06:34 PM PDT

Apple's biggest launch in a while is its smallest (and least fresh, design-wise) smartphone in a while. We're talking about the iPhone SE (2020), of course, which is already having stock issues in the US. Its popularity isn't very surprising considering its price (especially compared to other iPhones), and while Apple released a promo video for it on the day of the announcement, we now have an upcoming video ad for you to watch. This hasn't yet been officially posted to any of Apple's accounts, but that's probably going to happen soon. It seems to be an ad made by Apple in...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip update improves Flex Mode for the camera

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 04:48 PM PDT

Samsung's having a big day for updates today. Alongside the One UI 2.1 release for the Galaxy Note10 Lite, the company has also started sending out a new software version for the Galaxy Z Flip. This brings with it the April security patches, but also enhances Flex Mode for the camera. Before when using the built-in camera app in Flex Mode, the viewfinder would always be on the top side of the phone, with the controls on the lower side. But after you install the new version, you'll be able to flip that (excuse the pun). You just need to double tap on the preview window when you are in Flex...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite gets One UI 2.1 and April security patch

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 02:56 PM PDT

Last week Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 2.1 for the Galaxy S10 Lite, and now it's time for the Note10 Lite to receive the same treat. These phones were announced at the same time, so in a way it's not at all surprising for these software rollouts to go out so soon after each other. The new update for the Note10 Lite also packs the April 2020 security patch level. The new software version is N770FXXU2BTD4 for models in Spain and the UAE, which is where the new release was spotted so far. As usual, expect it to reach more geographical areas in the near future. As it is a...

iPhone SE pre-orders start, delivery dates quickly slip to early May in the US

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 01:00 PM PDT

Today Apple started taking pre-orders for the new iPhone SE it unveiled earlier this week. The pre-orders went live in the US and over 40 other countries and territories. These pre-orders are supposed to start shipping in exactly one week from today, on April 24. However, if you haven't yet put in your pre-order in the US, you will actually have some more waiting to do until your brand new iPhone SE reaches you. That's because the delivery dates have already slipped to early May at this point, and obviously may slip even further in the next few hours or days. This means the new...

Oppo A92s listed on official website with 120Hz screen and Dimensity 800 chipset

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 11:00 AM PDT

Oppo A92s surfaces on Oppo's official store in China and in JD.com with full specs and renders. And it turns out, the rumors were right as the phone sports a 120Hz display and runs on the new MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. The specs page doesn't explicitly say "Dimensity 800" but given that the SoC supports 5G and reads "MT6873V", it's safe to assume it's one. The handset is built around a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen supporting 120Hz refresh rate and has a Full HD+ (1080 x 2400px) resolution. Oppo A92s in black Memory configurations are 6GB/128GB or 8GB/128GB. There's a...

iPhone 12 Pro Max design fully revealed through leaked CAD renders

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Even though Apple is supposed to introduce its new iPhone lineup this September, the smartphone maker is supposed to be already done with the design, or at least close to being don and luckily, someone got a hold of the CAD renders for the supposedly called iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new CAD renders reveal lots of new design changes, but it's also important to note that the design you see here is about 70% finished. There's still some work to be done with rear camera placement and the notch. Anyway, the rest of the details are supposed to be accurate and the drawings are in line...

nubia Play will arrive with Snapdragon 765G, 144 Hz refresh rate

Posted: 17 Apr 2020 09:00 AM PDT

The nubia Play smartphone will arrive on Tuesday, April 21, and we finally know more about the phone's looks. It will have no notches or punch holes - the company is sticking to a traditional bezel, but it is ultra-thin while keeping the selfie camera within. There was also a video of the phone, revealing its refresh rate - according to the company Weibo profile, the nubia Play will have 144 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate - similar to its gaming sibling the nubia Red Magic 5G. The phone was also revealed to have Snapdragon 765G, which was expected - the brand...

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