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Oppo unveils next gen periscope cam: 85-135 mm optical zoom, 32 MP Quad Bayer sensor

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 08:00 AM PDT

Oppo announced its next generation periscope camera – just the module for now, but the first phones to use it can't be far behind. The module features a 7-element lens and is capable of adjusting its focal length from 85 mm to 135 mm (in 35 mm equivalent). The aperture starts at f/3.3 and ends at f/4.4 at the at maximum zoom. A new 16-bit high-precision driver IC accurately moves two groups of lenses for zooming as well as autofocus and optical image stabilization. Wide angle lens • 85 mm • 135 mm It's not just a new lens, Oppo has worked on the sensor and image processing...

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro pricing to start at €500 says leakster

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 07:15 AM PDT

Asus is expected to launch the new Zenfone 7 on August 26 – actually, rumor has it that there will be two models, one with the Snapdragon 865 and one with the 865+. The latter is tentatively dubbed "Asus Zenfone 7 Pro" and according to leakster Roland Quandt it will cost €550. In this version, the chipset will be paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. Quandt says that there will also be a 6/128 GB version priced at €500, presumably still with the Snapdragon 865+ (though 6 GB of RAM seems odd next to the chipset found in most flagship gaming phones right now). Battery capacity...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 07:03 AM PDT

Motorola Razr 2020 will have 2,633mAh battery with 18W charging

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 06:45 AM PDT

The Motorola Razr 2020 (or Razr 5G, depending on the leak) will gain a slight battery capacity and charging increase over its predecessor. According to a surfaced TUV Rheinland certification the second-gen foldable phone will have a 2,633mAh battery with 18W charging. The Motorola Razr 2020 has two batteries (one for each folding half) - one LS30 is 1,180mAh and the other LS40 is a 1,453mAh. In comparison, the Razr 2019 had a 2,510mAh battery, capable of 15W charging. Motorola Razr 2020 battery certification The Motorola Razr 2020 is coming on September 9 with a Snapdragon...

Realme teasing an announcement for tomorrow, likely the launch date of new phones

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 06:15 AM PDT

Several Realme devices appeared on TENAA, and while we speculated they might be variations of the long-expected X3 Pro, we might be up for something different. It seems the brand has an entirely new lineup coming up, and we'll learn more tomorrow at 10 AM Beijing time (2 AM GMT). Xu Qi Chase is the Chief Marketing Officer at Realme, and he shared a song playlist, with the tracks having (machine-translated) names such as "Light", "Thin", "Fast", "Powerful", "Soon". The tracklist, shared by Realme While Chase's Weibo message simply says "the hits today", Realme actually scheduled...

Samsung Pay Card is now available in the UK, supports all major debit and credit cards

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 05:45 AM PDT

The Samsung Pay Card is now available to Samsung users in the UK. This is not a debit or credit card, in fact it isn't a card at all – not a physical one, anyway, but a virtual shape-shifter card that lives in the Samsung Pay app. It's powered by Curve, whose technology allows you to add multiple Mastercard and Visa banking cards (even from banks that don't support the Samsung Pay). When you reach the checkout, you can pick which of your cards you want to use. And if you make a mistake and pick the wrong one, then the "Go Back in Time" feature lets you move the transaction to a...

Your Phone app for Windows now runs apps off your Samsung phone

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 05:15 AM PDT

With the latest update of Your Phone app, Microsoft and Samsung bring the overall Windows + Android experience closer to Apple's ecosystem. The new update lets you mirror emulate apps on your PC without having to touch your phone. Currently, the feature is available only to select Samsung devices. In the Your Phone app menu, you will find an Apps tab on the left. Clicking on it will reveal the full list of installed apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone. You can open each and every one in a separate window and even let them sit on the taskbar. As of now, only owners of the Galaxy S9,...

Xiaomi reveals the secret behind its transparent TV - there are holes in the matrix

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 04:45 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi TV LUX is set to become the world's first mass-produced transparent TV. But how does one go about making a TV transparent? The company detailed the process and Step 1 is obvious – take everything that normally goes behind the screen and move it somewhere else. All the electronics and sound hardware were moved to the round stand at the bottom of the TV. This made the components more cramped than usual, so Xiaomi had to take special care when designing the cooling. The chipset has a heat sink and the whole base is dotted with vents to help with convective cooling. Both...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition appears in six colors

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 04:15 AM PDT

Earlier this month, we got our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, and the CAD renders that leaked yesterday showed off the smartphone from multiple angles. Today, we are looking at a new set of renders leaked by reliable leakster Evan Blass, that show the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition in six colors. You can check out the images below. Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition These renders corroborate yesterday's leak. The S20 Fan Edition packs a punch hole display, which is rumored to have a FullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, with a diagonal between 6.4 and 6.5...

Samsung confirms devices eligible for 3 Android OS updates

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 03:45 AM PDT

During the Galaxy Note20 event, Samsung made a big push in its software update policy. The maker confirmed that starting with the Galaxy S10 series, all upcoming flagship devices will be guaranteed 3 generations of Android OS updates. Now, we have the full device list and it also includes select members of the Galaxy A, Note and Tab S series as well as all of Samsung's foldable devices. As people hold onto their devices for longer, we are working to bring secure protection and exciting new features to the devices already in their hands. By supporting up to three generations of Android...

MediaTek Dimensity 800U announced with higher CPU speeds, dual 5G SIM support

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 02:15 AM PDT

After bringing its Dimensity 800 and 820 midrange chipsets, MediaTek has unveiled its third entry in the 800-series with the new Dimensity 800U. It's a slightly tweaked and more affordable version of the Dimensity 800 bringing an integrated 5G modem, dual 5G SIM support (SA & NSA modes) and higher CPU speeds. It's built on the same TSMC 7nm process and also comes with dual Voice over New Radio (VoNR), and 5G two carrier aggregation (2CC 5G-CA). Dimensity 800 Dimensity 800U Process TSMC 7nm TSMC 7nm CPU, big cores 2 x...

Realme C12 and C15 arrive in India, Buds Classic tag along

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 01:45 AM PDT

Realme launched the C11 in India last month, and today, the company brought two more C series smartphones to the South Asian country - Realme C12 and Realme C15. The C12 and C15 are the same phones with some differences. Both are powered by the Helio G35 SoC, run Android 10-based Realme UI, pack 6.5" HD+ waterdrop notch displays, and have 6,000 mAh batteries under the hood drawing power through microUSB ports. However, the C12 supports 10W charging while the C15 charges at up to 18W. Realme C12 • Realme C15 For photography, the C15 comes with a total of five cameras - an 8MP...

ZTE Axon 20 5G official render reveals front panel, selfie camera is nowhere to be seen

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 01:15 AM PDT

ZTE is going to launch the Axon 20 5G on September 1, and we expect the device to have an under-display selfie camera, making it first in the world to be available for sale. The company CEO posted a teaser on Weibo, showcasing the front of the phone, along with a neat wallpaper suggesting the new tech will bring you nothing but smiles. The phone has a practically non-existent bezel on top and a tiny one on the bottom. The sides are also easily visible, meaning this is going to be a flat panel with no curved edges. However, the power button is clearly not used as a fingerprint...

Watch the Realme C12 and C15 launch event here

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 11:15 PM PDT

Realme launched the C15 last month and unveiled the C12 a few days ago, but today both smartphones get a proper launch event as the company brings them to the Indian market. The event will be streamed starting 12:30PM IST (7AM UTC) on Realme's YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The Realme C12 and C15 are both powered by the Helio G35 SoC, sport 6.5" HD+ displays, and pack 6,000 mAh batteries. However, the C12 charges at up to 10W, whereas the C15 gets 18W support. The C12 comes with a 5MP selfie camera and sports a triple camera on the back...

The US bans 38 Huawei affiliate companies that evaded the Huawei ban

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 06:15 PM PDT

On Monday, the US BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security) within the Department of Commerce has announced that it will further limit Huawei from accessing US chips. According to the press release, Huawei has been able to circumvent the ban by purchasing American components through third-party companies. The US Department of Commerce will ban 38 companies all directly affiliated with Huawei across 21 countries, which have been used to go around the US ban that the Trump Administration extended through May 2021, according to the BIS. As we have restricted [Huawei's] access to U.S....

A new Oppo A53 is coming soon, specs leak

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 04:17 PM PDT

Mid-range smartphones definitely have a quick turnaround these days, so with that in mind it makes sense that Oppo is already working on the Oppo A53, which is intended to be the successor to the A52 that launched just a few months ago, in April. Weirdly enough the new A53 will share its name with a different Oppo phone that saw the light of day in 2015. Apparently the company thinks five years is enough time that no one would be confused by such a move. Anyway, today a purported list of specs of the new Oppo A53 has leaked, and you can see it above. The phone is said to sport a...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ review

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 10:34 AM PDT

Alleged Sony Xperia 5 II renders surface, but there's a problem

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 10:30 AM PDT

While the second generation Xperia 10 improved significantly, it's still not a replacement for a proper Xperia 5 II flagship. Unfortunately, Sony has made no mention of such a phone - however, a few cases have surfaced on Alibaba, revealing a possible design. Alleged Sony Xperia 5 II renders The images show what is essentially a smaller Xperia 1 II with the recognizable 21:9 aspect ratio of the display with classic bezels. There's a fingerprint reader on the side plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack on top. Around the back we find a triple camera that seems lifted strait off the...

OnePlus, Oppo, Huawei, Samsung and Sony phones all win EISA 2020-2021 awards

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 10:00 AM PDT

The EISA committee has examined the smartphones that launched this year and awarded the best among them – here are the winners. The OnePlus 8 Pro got the Best Smartphone award. The panel of judges was impressed with how the handset blends design and cutting-edge features, highlighting the 120 Hz 1440p+ display, Warp Charge 30 Wireless and the IP68-rated body with a soft-touch finish. The Best Advanced Smartphone award went to the Oppo Find X2 Pro – the vegan leather proved to be a winner. The EISA team calls this "OPPO's best smartphone yet" and is also fond of the 120 Hz HDR display,...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra survives durability test

Posted: 17 Aug 2020 09:30 AM PDT

As with most new phones coming out, JerryRigEverything decided to put the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra through the usual durability crash test. Spoiler alert, the phone handles most of the torture except the burn test which leaves a chunk of the display permanently damaged. We also get to see the new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus in action which manages to provide the same protection as previous generations' with scratches appearing at a level 6 on Mohs hardness scale. Also, we get an-depth look at the S Pen stylus and its innards including its tiny lithium-titanate (LTO) battery at...
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