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Motorola Moto G7 Play gets Android 10 update

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 07:11 AM PDT

The Motorola Moto G7 Play announced last February with Android 9 Pie is finally receiving the Android 10 stable update. Motorola Moto G7 Play A detailed changelog of the new build is currently unavailable but we know the update brings Android 10 goodies, including new navigation gestures and system-wide dark mode. The new firmware sports version QPY30.52-22 and is currently only seeding in Brazil. Motorola is yet to update its Brazilian support page and it still says the Moto G7 Play runs Android Pie, meaning the update is likely rolling to a limited number of users right...

Huawei will reportedly delay the Mate40 flagships as it reevaluates chip supply

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 06:23 AM PDT

Insiders are reporting that Huawei has told its component suppliers to stop production of parts intended for the upcoming Mate phones. This could delay the mass production of the new flagships by 1-2 months. It's possible that Huawei will still unveil the new models on schedule but postpone their market release, writes Nikkei Asian Review. Huawei is taking this time to evaluate its supply of chips. As the trade war was heating up, the company stocked up on what it would need to weather the storm, but those old chips won't cut it for new the flagships. It tried placing a $700 million...

Asus ROG Phone III key specs and images surface

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 05:35 AM PDT

Information about the Asus ROG Phone III so far has been limited, but with the launch approaching we are bound to get more details. Today a reliable leakster delivered a bunch of images and some key specs. According to the rumor, Asus' next flagship gaming phone will sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ OLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset, whopping 16GB of RAM and a massive 6,000 mAh battery capable of 30W fast charging. And as per tradition, the phone will employ a binned Snapdragon 865 chipset with higher clocks. We suspect that the main Kryo 585 core is...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 S-Pen stylus gets FCC certified

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 04:47 AM PDT

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets in July or August. There's no word from the Korean tech giant about the Tab S7 duo yet, but thanks to the leaked renders we already know what they will look like. Both tablets have designs similar to the Galaxy Tab S6's and they also have grooves on their backs for the S-Pen styluses. We haven't seen the actual S-Pen for the Tab S7 yet, but now it has been certified by the FCC, hinting at an imminent launch. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 CAD renders The FCC listing doesn't reveal the design or features of the Tab S7's...

Google will let you manage subscriptions straight from the Play Store

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 03:58 AM PDT

Along with the Android 11 Beta release, Google plans to make some changes in the app store and more precisely, the way you manage your app subscriptions. The company wants to enable you to buy subscription to a service without having to download the app at all. Select apps are already trialing the service. You get the option to start a free trail and proceed to the download or purchase the extra options upfront. You also get the details on what exactly the subscription includes on the App's page. Plus the added convenience of having all your app subscriptions in one place...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 03:11 AM PDT

Rumors are that Samsung is ready to launch a 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip alongside the Note20 series and Fold2 at an August 5 event. Now, the second-gen Z Flip was spotted in a Geekbench listing which details its key specs, namely the Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8GB of RAM. The phone bears the SM-F707B model number, in line with previous findings and manged to score 970 points in the single-core test and 3,220 in the multi-core department. The phone boots Android 10 and will likely debut with Samsung's upcoming OneUI 2.5 on top. According to speculation, Samsung will bring a...

Samsung Health Monitor App launched with blood pressure monitoring

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 02:24 AM PDT

Samsung today launched its Samsung Health Monitor app in South Korea after getting clearance from the country's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). With the Health Monitor app, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 users can now monitor their blood pressure using a traditional cuff-style blood pressure monitoring equipment, which needs to be calibrated before use. Blood Pressure monitoring with Samsung Health Monitor app After that, users can measure the blood pressure through the Galaxy Watch Active2's pulse wave analysis which uses the smartwatch's onboard sensors. The results...

The new affordable OnePlus TVs get Dolby Vision certificate, to have 93% DCI-P3

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 01:37 AM PDT

OnePlus is launching a couple of new TVs on July 2, and according to Pete Lau, company founder and CEO, it will be more affordable, as well as "smarter". In a new blog post on the OnePlus forums, Lau shared more details about the new TV - it will have 93% DCI-P3 coverage and will be certified for Dolby Vision like the current OnePlus QLED 55" 4K TV. Pete Lau explained why DCI-P3 matters - in the era of HDR video, the DCI-P3 standard has become the choice of for content creators, he says. Since getting up to 100% is "extremely difficult", OnePlus will settle to the "outstanding" 93%...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 bags Bluetooth certification

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 12:51 AM PDT

The image of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch3 series is becoming clearer by the day and now we have yet another certification listing which confirms the nearing release date. Both the 41mm and 45mm versions of the wearable were approved by the Bluetooth SIG with several varieties of the SM-R845 and SM-R855 model numbers. The only new bit of info revealed in the listings is that all versions of the Galaxy Watch3 will come with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Yesterday we got our first look at the Galaxy Watch3 series thanks to a pair of listings from South Korea's NRRA...

Twitter adds voice messages in tweets, only on iOS for now

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 12:05 AM PDT

Twitter has added another enhancement to its social network. Users on iOS are now able to add voice messages to their tweets which will complement the short text-based message. You can Tweet a Tweet. But now you can Tweet your voice!Rolling out today on iOS, you can now record and Tweet with audio. pic.twitter.com/jezRmh1dkD— Twitter (@Twitter) June 17, 2020 When creating a new Tweet, owners of Apple devices will have a button to add voice right next to the one that allows adding photos from the camera app or the gallery. The voice message can be 140 seconds long (2 min, 20 sec), and...

Samsung Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A51 5G arrive in France

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 11:18 PM PDT

Samsung has brought the Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A51 5G to France. The company hasn't revealed the French prices of either of these smartphones yet but said that the A51 5G will go on sale at the end of June through the company's official site and select partner outlets. There's no word on when the A21s will be available for purchase, though. Both smartphones will be available in three colors and come with a free two-month YouTube Premium subscription. The A21s will arrive in a 3GB/32GB memory configuration and the A51 5G will have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The Galaxy A21s is...

AMD releases Ryzen 3000XT series of desktop processors

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 08:31 PM PDT

AMD has announced three new models in its Ryzen 3000 series of desktop CPUs that will go on sale next month. Based on the same 7nm Zen 2 architecture as the rest of the series, these new XT models aim to offer a modest performance boost at the same launch prices as the their X counterparts. The three new models in question are the 3600XT, 3800XT and the 3900XT. Each is a slightly higher clocked version of the 3600X, 3800X and the 3900X, respectively. The 3600XT and 3900XT gain 100MHz boost frequency while the 3800XT gains 200MHz, with the base frequency remaining identical to the X...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 to have flat, 60Hz, FHD+ screen

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 06:14 PM PDT

Samsung will be launching a new Note lineup sometime in August, and if a new report is to be believed, the vanilla-flavored Samsung Galaxy Note20's display will be a significant step down from the Galaxy Note20+, and even a step down from the Galaxy Note10. I don't know what you think. For me, I can't accept any 60Hz mobile phone. It will cause me serious discomfort.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 17, 2020 Leakster Ice universe on Twitter suggests that the Note20 will have a flat display, with 1080p resolution, and only a 60Hz refresh rate. Given that the whole Galaxy S20 lineup...

Global smartwatch shipments grew by 12% in Q1 of 2020, Apple Watch sales fell 13%

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 02:57 PM PDT

A new report from Canalys reveals some of the trends in the growth of the global smartwatch market. Worldwide, smartwatch shipments grew 12% YoY in Q1 of this year despite the spread of COVID-19 disrupting many aspects of manufacturing, logistics, and consumerism. Apple ranks first in market share, with 5.2 million shipments of various Apple Watch models. It did see 13% fewer shipments during the same people last year. Huawei ranks second with 2.1 million units shipped with 113% of growth YoY. Samsung ranks third with 1.8 million units shipped compared to its 1.2 million in Q1 2019. ...

ZTE Axon 11 goes on sale in Germany in both 4G and 5G varieties

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 01:22 PM PDT

ZTE's Axon 11 series has managed to escape China and is now on sale in Germany. Users can choose between the Axon 11 4G and its 5G counterpart which are available from a variety of retailers and carriers. The two devices share an identical body with 6.47-inch AMOLED display but the 5G variant runs on the Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6/8 GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It also boasts a 64MP primary camera and offers 18W fast charging. The 4G edition relies on the Helio P70 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is equipped with a 48MP main shooter. The Axon 11 4G will retail for...

Google outs Android 11 Beta 1.5 with minor fixes, fully working Google Pay

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 12:23 PM PDT

Google's naming of pre-release Android versions was bad enough before, what with the going from Developer Preview x to Developer Preview x+1 which was also known as Beta 1, but this time the company really outdid itself. Google is now releasing Android 11 Beta 1.5. That is the official name, we're not kidding. This comes around one week after the initial beta became available for supported Pixels. The new build number is RPB1.200504.020, and it's rolling out now to those who have their Pixel enrolled into the Android Beta program. For those of you who are more experimental in...

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite review

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 12:18 PM PDT

Adobe to cut off Flash support on December 31

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 10:14 AM PDT

Three years ago, Adobe announced its plans to end support for its Flash Player by the end of 2020. Now Adobe issued an official end-of-life date for Flash which is the last day of this calendar year - December 31, 2020. After this date, Adobe will not issue any updates or security patches for Flash and recommends users to uninstall the player beforehand. In addition, Adobe will remove all archives of previous Flash Player versions from its official site and will block Flash-based content from running. Adobe will prompt those who have Flash Player installed on their device to...

Honor 30 Youth Edition and X10 Max coming in early July, X10 Pro delayed

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 09:29 AM PDT

We didn't have to wait long for more info on the Honor X10 Max and X10 Pro to surface. And it comes with a kicker - details on the Honor 30 Youth Edition. The Honor X10 Max, a phone with a 7.09" display, carries the appropriate code name "King Kong". The Honor 30 Youth Edition is dubbed Maxwell (MXW). Both will be launched at the same time while the X10 Pro has been delayed, reports a leakster on Weibo. Expect to see the X10 Max and the 30 Youth Edition unveiled on July 4 or 5 - definitely in early July, which is only a few weeks from now. The Honor 30 Youth Edition (which may be...
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