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Samsung Galaxy S21+ CAD renders show the same camera as the S21 and a flat screen

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 08:33 AM PDT

The trio is complete – we saw CAD-based renders of the S21 and S21 Ultra earlier this week, now 3D schematics of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ have surfaced as well. What they show is that the vanilla and the plus model will continue to share a camera, only the Ultra will get a fancier setup. This new camera island appears to be part of the metal frame that surrounds the phone. And while the back glass has some bevel to it, the front is flat – just as it is on the base S21. The bezels around the display are said to be of equal size on all four sides. Samsung Galaxy S20+ CAD-based...

Microsoft’s Surface Duo now starts at $1,199

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 07:18 AM PDT

One of the more interesting devices in recent memory - the Microsoft Surface Duo is getting its first major discount directly from the Microsoft Store. It originally retailed at $1,399 for the 128GB storage variant but is now listed at $1,199 instead. The 256GB trim is also down $200 to $1,299. There's no information as to how long these offers will be valid. Surface Duo pricing We've recently seen reports of the dual-screen foldable's lackluster build quality and it's certainly not easy to repair one either. It's also noteworthy that Microsoft is offering its Accidental Damage...

Huawei Mate40 Series event summed up in 2 minutes, first promo clip appears

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 05:59 AM PDT

Huawei introduced its Mate40 lineup of smartphones, spanning the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Design. The event was yesterday and was filled with new hardware and you might've missed some of those. That's why there is now an official two-minute-long Highlights reel, revealing everything exciting about the new Mate 40 lineup. Huawei "dares to dream" with the new Space Ring Design of the phone that will immediately stand out in a line of flagships. The new phones come with a Kirin 9000 chipset that is based on the 5nm process and is the fastest on the...

Teardown reveals the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are almost identical on the inside

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 05:07 AM PDT

A Chinese tech channel shared a full teardown video of the recently announced iPhone 12 and 12 Pro revealing some interesting insight about how these phones are made. And as it turns out, they are quite similar to one another. Both phones use the same L-shaped logic board with the only difference being the LiDAR connector, which on the vanilla iPhone 12 is missing. Plastic elements filling for the missing LiDAR and telephoto cameras on the iPhone 12 can also be found. What's more, the battery capacity on both models is 2,815 mAh and according to the video, the iPhone 12 could...

Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy Note20 series

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 04:18 AM PDT

Not too long after Samsung pushed its One UI 3.0 beta to the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra, the Korean tech giant has begun seeding the new beta firmware to its Galaxy Note 20 series in the US, Germany and South Korea. Note20 and 20 Ultra owners can now access the early beta by signing up on the Samsung Members app. Once registered the beta will be available to install directly from the software update menu. The new firmware should bear the N986NKSU1ZTJH build number and brings plenty of new functionality and looks which we detailed here. The One UI 3.0 beta based Android 11 is...

LG Q52 leaks in multiple live shots, looks like a rebranded K52

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 03:27 AM PDT

LG introduced the K52 midranger last month. The phone is expected to sell in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, but apparently, the home scene is getting the phone under a new name - LG Q52. That is revealed by leaked hands-on photos, which show a phone of the same size with triple LED flash, appeared. LG Q52 with some promo materials This LG Q52 is said to have a Helio P35 chipset, coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The screen is 6.6" in diagonal and is LCD with HD+ resolution. There is a single punch hole in the top center for the 13MP selfie...

Popular tipster shares Samsung Galaxy S21+ mockups

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 02:39 AM PDT

Following up on its recent tweet, the popular Samsung-related leaskster Ice Universe shared two mockups aiming to give us a better idea of the upcoming Galaxy S21+ design. The series is reportedly launching in January. Samsung Galaxy S21+ from the front The mockups combine the flat panel with the symmetrical bezels all-around. If the tipster's sources are correct the S21 lineup might have the slimmest bottom bezel and one of the highest screen-to-body ratios around. The Galaxy S21 is also expected to feature a flat panel, with the S21 Ultra the only one to retain a curved...

Micromax "in" series launch set for November 3

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 01:51 AM PDT

Last week phone maker Micromax announced it will soon make a comeback to the smartphone industry in India with its new "in" series of handsets, and later we heard rumors about the brand launching the new lineup in the first week of November. Today the company confirmed that its "in" series is indeed coming on November 3. The launch event will start at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) and will be streamed live on the company's official channels. Micromax also shared a video clip, which takes a potshot at the Chinese brands as it writes "Aao Karein Cheeni Kum" above a glass of tea, which roughly...

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro now on sale, pre-orders open in second wave countries

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 01:02 AM PDT

Official sales for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro as well as the new iPad Air are now open. Users who participated in last week's first wave pre-order will now receive their new phones and tablets. Apple is offering both contactless delivery and in-person store pickup options for buyers. As usual buyers in Australia and New Zealand got their devices first due to time zone differences. In addition, Apple is expanding its "Express Storefront" format to 29 more of its retail stores across the US, UK, Canada and France. This format follows all COVID-19 safety protocols including plexiglas...

Samsung Galaxy S21 rear camera housing surfaces

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 11:57 PM PDT

Earlier this week, we saw renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 which revealed the phone's design. It packs a flat, punch hole display and around the back are three snappers with the camera bump wrapping around the corners. Now an image of what's said to be the S21's camera housing has surfaced on Twitter, which is in line with the camera module in leaked renders. There's no word from Samsung yet about its 2021 Galaxy S flagships, but a recent report claimed the S21 series will be unveiled in January next year instead of February. Alongside the S21, renders of the S21 Ultra had also...

Xiaomi to launch Redmi K30S on October 27

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 11:01 PM PDT

The Xiaomi Redmi K30S appeared several times, revealing itself as a rebranded Mi 10T. We still don't have any official date set for its arrival, but according to several leaks it's going to be October 27. The phone will bring a 5,000 mAh battery, a 64MP main camera, with the only difference compared to the Mi 10T likely to be the branding on the back. Leaked Xiaomi Redmi K30S promo images That means we can expect a Snapdragon 865 chipset, big 6.67" LCD with 1080p resolution, and 33W fast-charging for the battery. Initial memory combos of the Mi phone were 6/128 GB or 8/128...

Huawei Mate 40 Pro tops DxOMark charts for both front and rear cameras

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 08:09 PM PDT

Huawei unveiled the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Porsche Design Mate 40 RS today, but it seems like every media outlet was only sent the Mate 40 Pro, just like what initially happened with the P40 family. So we have our Mate 40 Pro review out already, but so does DxOMark, and the new device has entered its charts at No.1 both for its rear camera system as well as its selfie prowess. For the rear cams, the Mate 40 Pro takes the crown from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, while for selfies it's a family affair, with the previous record holder being the Huawei P40 Pro. If you're...

Huawei Mate 30E Pro makes quiet debut with Kirin 990E chipset

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 05:53 PM PDT

Huawei had a big day today, announcing the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Porsche Design Mate 40 RS. As it turns out, however, those four just weren't enough, and so the company quietly unveiled a fifth phone in its home market, China. This is the Huawei Mate 30E Pro, which is now up for reservation in the country. It's basically identical to the Mate 30 Pro from last year, save for one difference: the new model is powered by a new chipset, the Kirin 990E. This is itself an improved version of the Kirin 990 that made its debut in the Mate 30 Pro. The Kirin 990E in the...

Samsung pushes two updates to Galaxy S20 FE

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 03:29 PM PDT

Samsung pushed two separate firmware updates to the Galaxy S20 FE. The first, which was released last week - version G78xxXXU1ATJ1, lists improved stability as well as a fix to a reported touchscreen issue where the phone would register ghost touches. We haven't experienced such issues with our unit, so we can't confirm if are they successfully addressed. The second firmware - G78xxXXU1ATJ5, seeding now across Europe, doesn't list anything touchscreen related in the changelog, although some users apparently have reported improved touchscreen responsiveness (quite the subjective thing to...

Court documents reveal that Apple will use Qualcomm 5G modems through 2023

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 02:11 PM PDT

Last year Apple and Qualcomm buried the hatchet, which paved the way to using Qualcomm modems in Apple's new 5G iPhones. A teardown from earlier today revealed that the iPhone 12 series is using the X55 modem, a modem usually found paired with a Snapdragon 865 chipset in this year's Android phones. But this is just the beginning of the partnership. And it's actually the settlement filing that reveals what's to come from both Apple and Qualcomm. The two companies agreed to use the X55 for the 2020 launch. Then Qualcomm's X60 modem will be used for the 2021 launch, a 5nm chip while...

Two Redmi Note phones certified, to come with 25W and 33W charging

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 12:55 PM PDT

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is already working on its upcoming Note 10 lineup and we suspect two of the phones have been already certified with their charging speeds revealed. The Xiaomi M2007J22C and Xiaomi M2007J17C appeared on 3C, revealing they will have 25W and 33W fast charging, respectively. Redmi certifications at 3C The listing showcases both phones will be 5G-enabled and that's pretty much all we know about them. Rumors say the Redmi Note 10 Pro might bring a 108MP camera, while chipset speculations are all over the place - from the Dimensity 820 to the Snapdragon...

LG Wing coming to India on October 28

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 11:41 AM PDT

A little over a month ago, the LG Wing 5G came to be and was revealed that the handset will start its rollout in the US and South Korea with other countries to follow. Now the unorthodox phone is confirmed to arrive in India on October 28. The company has already sent media invites and has teased the phone on its official Twitter account. We had the chance to review the Wing so you might want to check that out to know what to expect. Awaken the explorer within you with #LGMobile - The #Innovation of Tomorrow. Explore the Future, #ExploreLG, Explore You!#LGMobile #ExploretheNew...

Massive leak details OnePlus Nord N10 and N100 smartphones

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 10:33 AM PDT

OnePlus will add two new phones to its Nord line on October 26 (that's next Monday) - the midrange N10 and the entry-level N100. And thanks to Steve Hemmerstoffer, better known as @OnLeaks we have the key specs for both in advance. The 5G-enabled OnePlus Nord N10 will have a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate (no word if LCD or OLED). The chipset will be Snapdragon 690 and the N10 will come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will be a 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide and a pair of 2MP sensors on the rear. The battery is 4,300mAh. The lower-end OnePlus Nord N100 will be...

Huawei unveils Petal Maps, Docs and adds more Petal Search functionality

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 09:44 AM PDT

Continuing with the announcements from today's major Huawei event we have some major software developments. Huawei officially has its own in-house maps app called Petal Maps. It's part of the broader Petal ecosystem which also includes Petal Search serving as Huawei's alternative to Google's mobile suite. In addition, Huawei Docs is here as the maker's one-stop-shop for document, spreadsheet and presentation viewing and editing. Petal Maps will arrive in beta soon on Huawei's App Gallery. It will be supported in over 140 countries in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish,...

Caviar unveils custom iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max inspired by ancient warriors

Posted: 22 Oct 2020 08:52 AM PDT

Caviar is back with a new series of customized iPhone 12 phones, the theme this time is "warrior". These are based on the iPhone 12 and Pro Max and are currently on pre-order. There are no shipping dates listed, but we imagine that you'll have to wait a bit longer for the Pro Max model than the regular Pro as Apple staggered the releases this year. The chevron design on the back is meant to represent "a sword plunging into the 'armor' of the enemy". There are four versions ranging from noble warriors to Roman emperors, from $5,490 to $46,460. Caviar's custom Warrior iPhone 12...
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