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Microsoft Surface Duo teardown shows what it takes to make a thin dual screen device

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 07:15 AM PDT

The Microsoft Surface Duo is now available for pre-order and it costs a whopping $1,400 – that is not cheap, but the phone has a rare dual screen design with a hinge that allows it to fold in half. CNET got an exclusive in-depth look at the hardware, including a teardown. Let's see where all that money goes. The hinge is pretty standard, you can find similar designs on many laptops. The Duo is not a foldable phone and it avoids all the complexities associated with those, instead it's built on tried and true technology. Like the Snapdragon 855 chipset. It's a year old now, but...

Asus Zenfone 7 specs found in kernel code: 6.4" 60 Hz LCD, 64 + 12 MP camera on flip up

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:45 AM PDT

Since the Asus Zenfone 7 will share the Snapdragon 865 chipset with the ROG Phone 3, it shares kernel code with it too. That revealed a cache of information about the components that will make up the phone. First, the chipset. This phone, ZS670KS, uses the standard S865 chip (you can tell because it has the FastConnect 6800 instead of the 6900 found in the S865+). That's in line with the rumors so far, the Zenfone 7 will use the vanilla chip while the 7 Pro is supposed to get the plus version. Kernel configuration for the FastConnect 6800 (meaning an S865 chipset) Moving on to...

Huawei MateBook X announced with pressure-senstiive touchpad, 1kg weight

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 06:16 AM PDT

Huawei just announced its MateBook X laptop with a slightly altered design and extended and upgraded touchpad. While it keeps the same design language as the Pro version of the device, there are some noticeable changes that bring the weight down to just 1kg compared to the 1.33kg weight of the X Pro. It's also impressively thin at 13.6mm. The display has been reduced to exactly 13.0" from 13.9" on the Pro but retains the 3000 x 2000px resolution for a comfortable 3:2 aspect ratio. Huawei promises 100% sRGB coverage and a whopping 400 nits of maximum brightness. It's also a touch screen...

Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2 appear in leaked renders with button-less design

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 04:10 AM PDT

Fitbit unveiled the Versa 2 smartwatch last August, and the company will soon follow it up with Versa 3, that's appeared in leaked renders. The Versa 3 has a squircle-shaped display, and the homescreen in the renders confirms the smartwatch will come with heart rate monitoring and step counter, which is commonplace in smartwatches these days. Around the back, the Versa 3 has a heart rate sensor and charging pins, and there are a microphone, location and 50M icons below, which confirm voice controls, built-in GPS and 50 meters water resistance, respectively. Fitbit Versa...

Much awaited WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones are now shipping

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 03:40 AM PDT

Sony and its retail partners are now shipping the new WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones across North America and Europe. Sony launched the much-anticipated cans at the beginning of the month and began accepting pre-orders. Now it will ship next day delivery to your door in markets like the US and Germany and in a few days in the UK. The Sony WH-1000XM4 cost the same $350/£350/€380 as the WH-1000XM3 but bring a few improvements. Key among them is the ability to pair with two devices and switch on demand. The new QN1 chip that does the active noise cancellation magic has...

Oracle to edge out Microsoft in purchasing TikTok

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Microsoft confirmed earlier this month about its intentions to buy out the US operations of ByteDance, the owner of the infamous app TikTok. However, a report from The Financial Times emerged, suggesting Oracle is also joining the race. Earlier today the software company received verbal approval from the US President Donald Trump during a speech in Yuma, Arizona. The tech company has already had preliminary talks with ByteDance and is seriously considering purchasing the app's operations in the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Larry Ellison, Oracle...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 shows off its style in new hands-on video

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 02:22 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 was introduced during Samsung's recent Unpacked event though not with as many details as we'd like. Samsung is expected to detail pricing and the rest of the spec sheet on September 1 but in the meantime, we have a new hands-on video of the device which shows out some neat software tricks as well as its refined hardware. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.@MaxWinebach @MaxJmb @MishaalRahman pic.twitter.com/nrrx2Q8qEc— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 19, 2020 We can't help but notice the crease in the middle of the main display, though it could be the lighting...

Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Moto G9 Plus surface in official renders

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 12:40 AM PDT

Motorola is expected to introduce two new midrangers soon with the Moto E7 Plus and Moto G9 Plus. We've seen several leaks for both phones including detailed specs and live images of the E7 Plus as well as two listings for the Moto G9 Plus. Now, leakster Evan Blass has provided images of both Moto handsets revealing their design and color options. The Moto E7 Plus is built around a waterdrop notch screen and will be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. Under the hood, we're expecting the Snapdragon 460 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Moto E7 Plus We can...

Honor to introduce Watch GS Pro for the mountain lovers

Posted: 19 Aug 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Honor has introduced MagicWatch 2 back in late 2019, and the brand is already working on an updated version. The new wearable will be called Honor Watch GS Pro and will be for the mountain lovers, according to the official Weibo page of the brand. The message, accompanying the post, goes into poetic motion how the mountains are calling the urban globetrotter and how the roads are always there if you are looking for a path, etc. There is also the message the Honor Watch GS Pro will be "released soon" to "accompany you through the endless possibilities of life". The first comment...

Realme X7 series is coming on September 1 with 120Hz AMOLED screen and 5G support

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 10:40 PM PDT

As promised, Realme today revealed the launch date of its upcoming smartphones. The Chinese phone maker took to Weibo to announce that its X7 series smartphones will be unveiled in China on September 1 at 2PM local time. The lineup will come with 5G support and a 120Hz AMOLED screen. The latter being a first for the company since it has only launched smartphones with 120Hz LCD panels before. Realme explicitly mentioned the X7 Pro in its post and also used the phone to publish it, but the lineup will likely include the regular X7 as well. The poster shared by Realme includes a render of...

Google Nest Multi-room audio gets updated with more control

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 08:55 PM PDT

Google is expanding the functionality of its Nest devices' multi-room audio feature. You can already stream music or podcasts to more than one Google Nest, Google Home, or Chromecast device. With the next update, Google will offer more control over the devices playing music. For starters, you'll be able to group which speaker you want to play music without needing to manually create a speaker group. On a Nest smart display, you'll just need to tap on the lower left corner of the screen while some audio is playing, and you'll be offered a list of your speakers where you'd like to throw...

Apple Music launches two new radio stations

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 06:20 PM PDT

Today, Apple has announced two new radio stations are arriving to Apple Music. In addition, the music service's original radio station, Beats 1, will be renamed to "Apple Music 1". Apple Music Hits is the first new station that plays hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s with hourly blocks of different recording artists hosting and offering commentary. The other new station is called Apple Music Country. All three live radio stations are free to listen to, you just need to log in with an Apple ID. Accompanying interviews and video clips are free to consume as well. Apple's radio...

Google Maps get more detailed in a colorful update

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 04:15 PM PDT

Google posted on its Blog about the updates that are coming to Google Maps. Over the last few years, Google has been consistently adding features and useful information within Maps and its about time for the maps themselves to be updated. Google used a color-mapping algorithm to correctly color out maps that represent the different terrains and geographical features. Google Map of Iceland: Old (left), new (right) The result is a "more comprehensive, vibrant map of an area at global scale." Lakes rivers and oceans are blue, beaches and deserts are tan, and lush areas are...

LG Velvet 5G UW arriving to Verizon on Friday for $700

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 02:15 PM PDT

LG's premium midrange 5G phone is arriving to Verizon this Friday August 21 with support for Verizon's limited 5G mmWave network, and it will be compatible with Verizon's sub-6Ghz 5G network when it launches later this year. The wait is over. The LG Velvet 5G UW is coming to @Verizon this Friday and it's the only place you can get it in Aurora Red, which is the best color ever. pic.twitter.com/cYvMj7O291— George Koroneos 🗿🍹 (@GLKCreative) August 18, 2020 Verizon is also offering a promotions for new lines (Premium Unlimited or above, get it for $240) or get up to $350 when you trade-in...

Honor's Back to School promo offers bundles with phones, laptops, routers and more

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 12:00 PM PDT

HiHonor.com is doing a "Back to School" promotion starting today and ending on September 6, the deals are available in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In the UK you can grab an Honor 9X Pro, Huawei MagicWatch 2 and an Honor Router 3 (don't miss our review), all for £250. That's the MSRP of the phone itself – the watch and router are freebies. Also, there's a £30 coupon included, a month of Huawei music and a year of Huawei Cloud (15 GB storage). UK deals: Honor phone bundles There's also an Honor 20 Pro + Honor Band 5 and other goodies for £310. Or you can have the...

Leaked camera panels from Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro show a rectangular design

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 10:20 AM PDT

The glass panels that will cover the rear cameras on the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro have leaked and they show a curious design. The Mate 30s from last year featured a round camera island and that design element is preserved to some extent on the 40-series. However, the circle is now inscribed inside a square. Both panels have a "3D" label, presumably indicating a ToF sensor. However, the Pro camera also has a rectangular element in the middle of the four modules – judging by the shape, this will be the periscope module. Huawei Mate 40 camera panel • Mate 40 Pro panel This...

Huawei patents foldable phone with sub-display strip and stylus

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Huawei has been rumored to bring an inward folding smartphone with UTG glass and stylus for some time. Now, we have a patent from CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) which gives us a look at the possible Mate X2 through several renders that reveal an interesting sub-display strip next to the main panel as well as a stylus. The patents refer to it as a "connected sub-display" which will bring contextual menus and additional app information. It will also house the two front-facing selfie cams while the back of the phone comes with four additional camera modules....
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