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Apple and Google release their APIs to fight COVID-19, ban location tracking

Posted: 05 May 2020 07:41 AM PDT

Apple and Google joined efforts fighting the COVID-19 spread by introducing their cross-platform API called Exposure Notification to help accelerate the development of apps that track people with positive coronavirus results in each country. Of course, while this may sound great for fighting the infection, it's a privacy concern for a lot of people. That's why both companies have compiled a list of requirements. First and foremost, the API can only be used for the development of apps for the official government public health authority to stop the spread of COVID-19. Also, no location...

Unknown vivo smartphone visits Geekbench with Snapdragon chipset and 8GB RAM

Posted: 05 May 2020 06:50 AM PDT

An unknown vivo smartphone bearing model code V2012A has popped up on Geekbench with key specs. The V2012A runs Android 10, has 8GB RAM onboard, and is powered by an octa-core processor with a base frequency of 1.8GHz on a Qualcomm chipset. The benchmark database doesn't reveal the name of the chipset, but the processor identifier hints the smartphone is likely powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC - the same chipset that powers the vivo Z6 5G. Having a Snapdragon 765G SoC at the helm also means the vivo V2012A will likely support 5G networks. Details are scarce about this...

MediaTek officially unveils the Helio G85 chipset

Posted: 05 May 2020 06:01 AM PDT

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 9 last week with a chipset called Helio G85 by Mediatek. Today the Taiwanese chip manufacturer has finally detailed the SoC itself - it comes with slightly faster GPU than the Helio G80, but keeps the same CPU. The Helio G85 comes with two Cortex-A75 cores running at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 units at 1.8GHz. The Mali-G52 GPU now is clocked at 1GHz, unlike the Helio G80 that was doing 950MHz. The chip has all of the features from the Helio G80 like VoW (voice on wakeup) and enhanced HyperEngine Game technology. Promo image with all the neat features...

Sony Xperia 10 II hits Taiwan, gets two new colors

Posted: 05 May 2020 05:33 AM PDT

Sony announced the Xperia 10 II in February, and today Taiwan becomes the first market to see the device in flesh. Initially announced in Black and White, Sony has also introduced the phone in Mint Green and Berry Blue in the Asian country. The price is NT$11,490 or about $385/€355. The Xperia 10 II comes with a tall 6" screen with 21:9 ratio for ultimate social media browsing or movie experience, depending which way you're holding the phone. It runs on Snapdragon 665 and has only one memory configuration - 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, which is expandable. The Mark Two version of the...

Google Drive for iOS gains Touch ID and Face ID authentication

Posted: 05 May 2020 04:49 AM PDT

Google Drive gained a new privacy feature for its iPhone and iPad users dubbed Privacy Screen which gives an extra layer of protection with Touch ID or Face ID authentication when launching the app. You can have the new Privacy Screen feature appear at launch or delay it by 10 seconds, 1 minute or 10 minutes. The updated iPhone and iPad versions are already live on the App Store. The new feature is part of the latest 4.2020.18204 build which also brings stability improvements and bug fixes. Google warns you that some aspects like notifications are not completely protected by...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's selfie camera ties for second in DxOMark's tests

Posted: 05 May 2020 04:03 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is tied for second in DxOMark's selfie camera tests. With a score of 100, it is three points behind the Huawei P40 Pro and even with the Huawei nova 6 5G. The Ultra is only a point ahead of the Galaxy Note10+ 5G, despite much improved hardware (which suggests that the software needs tuning). The Galaxy S20 Ultra has a unique front camera in the line-up with a large 1/2.65" sensor with 40MP resolution (0.7µm pixels) and a Quad Bayer filter. This camera operates in two modes - with 32mm focal length when shooting selfies of just yourself (outputting 6.5MP images)...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 on sale in the US, early adopters get free Galaxy Buds

Posted: 05 May 2020 03:16 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy A51 that was available in the US through select carriers is now available unlocked in the States. The unlocked Galaxy A51 comes in Prism Crush Black color with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. It's priced at $399.99 and can be purchased from Amazon.com as well as Samsung's official US site. You get a pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earphones worth $109 for free on purchasing the unlocked Galaxy A51 from Samsung or Amazon, and the Korean tech giant is also offering two months of YouTube Premium and six months of Spotify Premium subscriptions with the purchase for...

Realme X50 Pro 5G, 6 Pro and 5i come to Europe

Posted: 05 May 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Realme has expanded its device portfolio in Europe with three handsets - the X50 Pro 5G, 6 Pro and 5i. All three were unveiled earlier in the year but remained elusive to European markets until now. They will be available soon via Realme's official online store as well as Amazon. Realme X50 Pro 5G The X50 Pro 5G is the company's first 5G phone for European markets. It packs a 6.44" FullHD+ Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 chipset and quad rear cameras with a 64MP main shooter and a blazing 65W fast wired charging. Dual-mode 5G, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a dual...

Lenovo Legion gaming phone leaks with radical design

Posted: 05 May 2020 01:39 AM PDT

Lenovo Legion is expected to be the next big gaming smartphone and of the bits already confirmed are properly impressive - 90W charging over the wire and revolutionary cooling technology. Finally we have some images of the phone, courtesy of XDA-Developers. According to the website, the phone appeared in a marketing video, revealing a unique and bold design - both cameras on the back are in the middle and the selfie shooter is hidden in a pop-up mechanism on the side. Camera and speakers placement The phone is obviously designed to be held horizontally, and that's why the...

Realme resumes sales and services in India as government eases lockdown

Posted: 05 May 2020 12:51 AM PDT

Realme today announced that it has resumed the sales of its smartphones and other products in India through online and offline channels. Realme products are available through the company's official Indian site, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. They can also be purchased from offline stores in areas that are marked as orange and green zones by the Indian government. This announcement comes after the Indian government eased lockdown restrictions in the country, allowing e-commerce companies to begin delivering non-essential items in areas marked as orange and green zones. We have resumed...

Affordable Huawei Y5p and Huawei Y6p leak online

Posted: 05 May 2020 12:09 AM PDT

Today Twitter brought us news of two new affordable Huawei phones, complete with specs and press shots - meet the Huawei Y5p and Huawei Y6p. Huawei Y5p The Huawei Y5p is the more affordable of the two - it comes with 5.45" LCD of HD+ resolution and 18:9 ratio - this means no notches and no punch holes - just classic top and bottom bezels. On the inside, we have a Helio P22 chipset, coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, along with a microSD slot for adding extra space. The leak reveals a dual-camera setup - one of them is 8MP, the other looks like a cam for bokeh...

Unlocked OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro now officially supported by Verizon in the US

Posted: 04 May 2020 11:22 PM PDT

Verizon requires any OEM that sells unlocked devices with support for its LTE 4G network to apply for certification. When OnePlus began selling the 8 and 8 Pro from its online store in the US on April 29 - neither of these phones were officially supported on Verizon's network. OnePlus initially issued a statement prior to the 8 and 8 Pro's launch that it would not be compatible with Verizon until possibly June. In a turn of events, effective immediately, US unlocked variants of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro can be activated on Verizon's LTE network. The news was brought by Verizon Corporate PR...

Huawei Y9s launching in India soon

Posted: 04 May 2020 10:30 PM PDT

The Huawei Y9s unveiled last November will soon debut in India as the company's Indian branch has posted a video on Twitter teasing its launch. Make way for the new #HuaweiY9s! With Ultra Full View Display and Triple AI Camera, get ready to experience a smartphone that's power-packed with features. Nothing less than art!#HuaweiIndia #ComingSoon #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/8FqeKqqDLS— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) May 4, 2020 Huawei hasn't revealed the launch date of the Y9s yet, but the smartphone has been listed on the Chinese phone maker's official website as well as Amazon.in. The...

Google pushes May security OTA for Pixel devices

Posted: 04 May 2020 08:31 PM PDT

On Monday, Google has begun updating Google Pixel devices all the way back to the Pixel 2 with the latest May security patch. Unfortunately, Google did not post any specific details as to what the update addresses other than "fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and stability of your device." We were able to pull the OTA on a Google Pixel 4 XL and its only 8.8MB in size. We don't imagine anyone is rushing to download and manually flash the full-size images, but if you are - the builds ending in A3 are intended for anywhere outside of Taiwan, build numbers ending in B2 or B3 are...

Apple's store in Vienna, Austria will be the first to re-open in Europe

Posted: 04 May 2020 04:15 PM PDT

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple has closed down its stores across the globe, except for mainland China. And with countries finally taking some break from the situation, the company is looking to re-open the first store in Europe, the one in Vienna, Austria. Tim Cook has already stated that it would re-open its stores in Austria and Australia soon but no official time table has been given. But according to Heute, the store will open doors today, May 5. The retail stores are tricky and require some degree of planning. After all, they draw crowds and offer hands-on demos...

Microsoft Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Laptop 3 now available in India

Posted: 04 May 2020 03:27 PM PDT

Seven months after going on sale in the other parts of the world, the latest generation of Surface products is now going on sale in India. Microsoft today announced that the Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Laptop 3 are now available in India. The Surface Pro X is an ARM-based tablet with a 13-inch PixelSense Display with 2880x1920 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The Surface Pro X runs on the Microsoft SQ1 processor, made in collaboration with Qualcomm. It will be available in 8GB memory and 128GB SSD storage configuration only with LTE connectivity. The Surface X is...

Motorola offers "buy one, get one free" deal for the Moto Razr 2019

Posted: 04 May 2020 02:32 PM PDT

The Motorola Razr 2019 is too pricey at $1,500 - but what if it costs half that? That can be arranged, though there is a catch. Motorola is running a "buy one, get one free" promotion, which does drop the price of one Razr to $750, but you will have to find a friend who wants the other one. You don't have to pay the full price up front, you can have the phone phones for $42 a months, paid over 36 months. The phone is available in the original Black as well as the new Blush Gold option (you can get one of each color if you want). Anyway, this deal is available only in the US and only...

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G review

Posted: 04 May 2020 01:45 PM PDT

nubia Red Magic 5G found to support 120Hz refresh rate, more color modes

Posted: 04 May 2020 01:41 PM PDT

nubia launched the Red Magic 5G earlier this year and it arrived with the world's first 144Hz refresh rate smartphone display. However, the customized UI offers only a toggle between 60Hz, 90Hz, and 144Hz - no 120 Hz. Now the guys from XDA-Developers have discovered that this option is available, but hidden, and can be found with an app like Activity Launcher that allows you to create shortcuts for various Android processes. Other hidden features include more color modes of the screen, round icons through a theme, and changing the quality of the screen recording. The Theme feature...

Redmi Note 9 Pro sales in India resuming tomorrow

Posted: 04 May 2020 12:51 PM PDT

The Redmi Note 9 Pro series was introduced in India back in March but the large scale sales were limited by the COVID-19 restrictions. Now the company is ready to resume sales for the Redmi Note 9 Pro starting tomorrow at 12PM through Mi.com and Amazon India. It's time to unleash the #PerformanceBeast! #RedmiNote9Pro - India's most requested #Redmi smartphone is going on sale tomorrow (5th May) @ 12 noon!Get yours via https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo & @amazonIN! Get additional ₹1000 off on @ICICIBank Credit cards & EMI. 🤘 pic.twitter.com/a5eJ0KwwNy— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) May 4,...
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