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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE promo videos star BTS and Millie Bobby Brown

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 08:47 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and S20 FE 5G are now official and you better believe that the members of BTS shot a promo video with the new model. The collaboration between the tech giant and the K-pop band seems all-encompassing. Aside from BTS, Samsung often relies on Millie Bobby Brown for its promo videos as well – you may recognize her from Stranger Things and more recently from Enola Holmes (which is available on Netflix as of today, talk about good timing). The third video is a crash course in the best features of the Fan Edition phone: a "pro-grade" triple camera with 30x...

MWC Barcelona 2021 rescheduled for June

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 07:51 AM PDT

The Mobile World Conference in Barcelona is traditionally taking place in the last week of February or the first week of March. Due to COVID-19, MWC 2020 was cancelled, and now the GSM Association announced next-year's version is scheduled to take place between June 28 and July 1, 2021. It is a bit sad that journalists, mobile company employees, partners and guests won't visit the Spanish city in its off-season period, but MWC is keeping the announcement schedule on point - the last week of February will see the MWC Shanghai 2021 take place - the official dates are February...

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE goes official with 4G and 5G versions, 6.5" 120 Hz OLED display

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 07:01 AM PDT

This one is for the fans – the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a remix of the S20 spec sheet that has been adjusted for a more affordable price. Starting today you will be able to pre-order one on Samsung.com. Sales start on October 2, then the phone will also be available through carriers and retailers. The price in the US is set at $700 – that's $300 less than the 5G version of the vanilla Galaxy S20. Speaking of 5G, the FE also comes in LTE and 5G varieties. Note that you can also get up to $450 credit with a trade in. Here are the pricing details so far: Germany ...

Watch the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Unpacked event here

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Samsung is about to unveil the latest Galaxy S20 family member. Dubbed Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (stands for Fen edition) is going to be a global smartphone, unlike the Galaxy Note FE from 2017. The phone will be unlike the core Galaxy S20 members, packing different screen, cameras and body, but it will share their chipset split if rumors are to be believed. Only this time it's going to be a network rather than geographical division with Exynos 990 powering the 4G-only units and Snapdragon 865 doing the math for the 5G version. The new phone will have a huge 4,500 mAh battery and a...

vivo Watch debuts with round body, 18-day standby and dual chipsets

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 05:17 AM PDT

As expected vivo announced its first foray into the smartwatch world with the aptly named vivo Watch. It comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes and brings a solid set of specs including a round AMOLED display, NFC, heart rate and blood oxygen tracking as well as a rated 18-day standby endurance on the 46mm version. The smaller 42mm version comes with a 1.19-inch AMOLED display with a 390x390-pixel resolution while the 46mm model bears a 1.39-inch panel with a 454x454-pixel resolution. The casing on both is made from aluminum with the more compact version getting a matte look in gray and brown...

Google Pixel 4a 5G visits Geekbench

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 04:38 AM PDT

Google is about to unveil its first 5G-enabled smartphones with the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The latter has now appeared on Geekbench 5, revealing some of the key specs. Google Pixel 4a 5G on Geekbench The benchmark scorecard shows the moniker Pixel 4a 5G once again and unsurprisingly the phone runs Android 11. RAM is 6 GB, while the chipset is not named. However the single-core and multi-core results are in line with the expected Snapdragon 765G, so no surprises there. Via

Apple Store online goes live in India, new Watches and 8th gen iPad now on sale

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 03:47 AM PDT

As promised today Apple launched the Apple Store online in India, through which it will offer products and services directly to the customers for the first time. Until now, the Cupertino-based tech giant sold its products through Amazon.in, Flipkart, and authorized retail stores across the country. With the Apple Store online, customers can not only buy products directly from Apple, but also receive customer support and get help in choosing the right products and setting up the new ones. Here's what Apple Store online has on offer: Shopping Assistance from Apple Specialists...

LG adds K62 and K52 to its lineup with 6.6" screens and 48MP quad cameras

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 02:58 AM PDT

LG is adding three new models to its affordable K-series – well, two new models, technically. They all feature 6.6" displays, quad cameras and 4,000 mAh batteries, plus they aspire to be rugged (if not quite successfully). The three will be available in Europe starting in October, then LG will bring them to "key markets" in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. LG K62 The LG K62 sets the tone for the trio. It has a 6.6" LCD with 1080p+ resolution (20:9) that will help you create and consume content – these phones are meant for a young, sociable audience. The a 48MP camera on...

5G iPhone just “days away” BT CEO says, rumor points to October 13

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 02:09 AM PDT

We know the iPhone 12 launch event will take place soon but details on the actual date were sparse. In a recent BT (British Telecom) internal video keynote, CEO Marc Allera revealed the iPhone 12 launch is just "days away" which coincides with the rumored October launch. The latest speculations suggest Tuesday, October 13 as the actual iPhone 12 launch event date though it was not explicitly confirmed during the presentation. We are just days away from Apple's next major launch, a 5G iPhone, which will be a huge boost for 5G. Teams in all parts of Consumer have been preparing all year...

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G hits first overseas market: the UAE

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 01:18 AM PDT

Oppo launched the Reno4 Pro 5G in China back at the beginning of June. Now the Snapdragon 765G-powered has finally escaped its home market and is up for pre-order in UAE. The Reno4 Pro 5G initially arrived in 8/128 GB or 12/256 GB memory configurations, but the Arab Emirates are only getting the higher tier. Other specs remain unchanged - the phone comes with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging for the 4,000 mAh battery and Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2 on top. Pre-orders can be placed on a handful of local online retailers. The Reno4 Pro 5G is available in Galactic Blue or Space Black...

Samsung Galaxy S21+ will pack a 4,800 mAh battery

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 12:31 AM PDT

Samsung isn't expected to release its S21 series until February but the first details about the phones are already coming in. Earlier this month we saw a post about the S21 and S21+ batteries and now we have more details for the former as its was spotted in a Safety Korea listing bearing the same EB-BG996ABY model number. Samsung Galaxy S21+ battery and certification We also have a picture of the actual cell this time which reveals a typical capacity of 4,800 mAh. Previously we knew the 4,660 mAh rated capacity from 3C certification. The new listing also confirms Chinese...

Realme exec teases a smartphone with an under-display camera

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 11:37 PM PDT

The ZTE Axon 20 5G unveiled earlier this month is the world's first smartphone with an under-display camera to go on sale. Other brands are also working on smartphones with this technology, and the latest one to join the group is Realme. Realme VP Xu Qi Chase posted an image of a smartphone on Weibo that has no notch or a punch hole for the selfie camera, and he clarified in the post's comments that the device doesn't come with a pop-up mechanism either, meaning it is using under-display camera tech. Chase didn't reveal any other details of this smartphone and it's unclear when...

Oppo Reno4 Lite gets certified on FCC with familiar specs

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 10:47 PM PDT

Oppo Reno4 Lite is getting closer to a launch, as the phone has just been certified at the FCC - the agency that regulates all communications across the United States. The phone with model number CPH2125 is listed with its dimensions, weight, and battery capacity, and they are identical to another Oppo phone that is already on the market - the Oppo F17 Pro. The Reno4 Lite moniker hasn't been officially confirmed, but it already appeared under the same model number in previous leaks. If this phone is truly the F17 Pro, then we should be expecting a device with a Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB...

Microsoft announces new voice assistant for Outlook, adds new features to the email app

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 09:51 PM PDT

In a new post, Microsoft detailed several new changes coming to Outlook for Windows, Android, and iOS. To start, Microsoft wants to simplify the setup process for adding your email from Outlook on your computer to your mobile. You'll be able to scan a QR code from your computer that will securely transfer email credentials to Outlook mobile. This will not only help users, but your IT department will be happy about it as well. A new feature can suggest replies for emails based on its context. For example, if an email asks about availability, Outlook can suggest you send availability for a...

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick Lite leaks with new remote

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 09:02 PM PDT

WinFuture has leaked a set of promotional images of a new lower-cost Fire TV Stick that Amazon is expected to be launching soon. The timing is coincidental with the 2nd generation Fire TV Stick going out of stock on the retailer in the US. Although the report didn't offer any of the new device's specs, the "Fire TV Stick Lite" might be a new lower cost alternative to Amazon's current Fire TV Stick 4K, which runs $50 on the retailer's website. Amazon also (still) offers a refurbished version of the second-generation Fire Stick with an updated Alexa remote that includes a built-in IR...

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 finally receives Android 10 update

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 07:13 PM PDT

Android 10 first came out a year ago, and Android 11 has already been released by Google at the beginning of this month. Neither of these facts has stopped Verizon and Samsung from holding up the Android 10 update for the Galaxy Tab S4 sold by Big Red - up until now. It's finally rolling out, so you can taste last year's Android... today. At this rate, don't expect to ever get Android 11 on the Tab S4. Just saying. Anyway, the new software is build T837VVRU4CTH6, and it packs Samsung's One UI 2.1 on top of Android 10. The August 2020 security patch level is included. Once again,...

Google Pixel 5 full specs leak

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 05:04 PM PDT

Yesterday we saw the Google Pixel 5 being listed at various retailers in both the UK and continental Europe, ahead of the phone's official unveiling on September 30. Today, from Germany comes a full specs leak of the upcoming device. Let's dive in. As rumored countless times before, the Pixel 5 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset, and not the flagship-grade Snapdragon 865 or 865+. This means lower performance, but also a lack of support for mmWave 5G - only Sub-6 networks will work. The screen will be a 6-inch 1080x2340 OLED with 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR support,...

Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite are getting official on September 30

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 03:01 PM PDT

It's official. Xiaomi is announcing the Mi 10T family of smartphones at an online event that will take place on September 30, at 2 PM CEST / 12 PM GMT / 1 PM BST / 3 PM EEST. Expected are the Mi 10T, the Mi 10T Pro, and the Mi 10T Lite, the latter of which should employ the newly announced Snapdragon 750G chipset for a price under €300, as also teased by Xiaomi in the past. The Mi 10T Pro has been rumored to sport a 144 Hz LCD display, a big battery, and a 108 MP main camera. The non-Pro Mi 10T will swap that out for a 64 MP sensor. The phones should run MIUI 12 out of the box, and...

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G to be one of the first with Snapdragon 750G

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 01:00 PM PDT

Samsung's most affordable 5G-enabled handset, the Galaxy A42 5G was announced earlier this month but the company was hesitant to unveil the full specs of the device. And now we know why. A screenshot of the source code According to the source code of Galaxy A42 5G's benchmark, the handset is running Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 750G chipset. At the time of the phone's announcement, the chipset wasn't around yet, so we can see why Samsung was so secretive. The source doesn't explicitly say it's the SD 750G but the configuration of two cores running at 2.21 GHz and six more ticking...

Android 11 for TVs announced with focus on media and security features

Posted: 22 Sep 2020 12:00 PM PDT

Shortly after the release of Android 11 for smartphones, Google is now launching Android 11 for TVs. Many of the Android 11 features for mobile can be found here as well, along with other implementations specifically tailored to TVs. Google gives a few examples of the intrinsic Android 11 features such as performance improvements involving memory management. Privacy hasn't been overlooked either as one-time permissions are carried over to Android 11 for TVs. A framework for the physical microphone mute buttons for better integration with TVs featuring far-field microphones has been...
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