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Unknown Oppo smartphone spotted on FCC with triple rear camera

Posted: 03 Oct 2020 06:20 AM PDT

An unknown Oppo smartphone sporting model code CPH2185 has been spotted on FCC with a design similar to Realme's Narzo 20. It has a fingerprint reader on the back, keeping company to the three cameras placed inside a squircle-shaped module with an LED flash. On the right side of the phone's frame is the volume rocker and power key, and at the bottom is the USB port flanked by a speaker, microphone and 3.5mm headphone jack. FCC doesn't reveal the full specs of the CPH2185, but it does confirm that the smartphone runs ColorOS 7.2 and packs a battery having a rated capacity of 4,100...

OnePlus 8T pictured in a case listing

Posted: 03 Oct 2020 04:10 AM PDT

The OnePlus 8T is expected to be announced on October 14 and, predictably, the phone's been a regular at the rumor mill in the past weeks. We had a set of renders leaked recently, showing a relocated camera assembly, and now a case maker is giving us another look. After a quick debate, we're calling these photos as opposed to renders - it sure looks like the real thing. The phone is placed inside Case Mate's Soap Bubble case - so judging the exact color is out of the question. But the shots do give us a more detailed view of the camera system. OnePlus 8T in a case Unlike...

Google drops Daydream VR support with Android 11

Posted: 03 Oct 2020 02:35 AM PDT

Google discontinued the Daydream View VR headset last October and now the Internet search giant has announced it has dropped support for the Daydream VR platform with Android 11, hence, it may not work with devices running Android 11 or later. While the platform will not receive any software updates, Google says some third-party VR apps may still be accessible through the Play Store. Google ending Daydream support is hardly a surprise, though, and we had it coming after Google discontinued the Daydream View headset last year, citing less developer adoption and decreasing usage over...

Poco C3 camera setup detailed ahead of launch

Posted: 03 Oct 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Xiaomi offshoot Poco will unveil the Poco C3 on October 6, and just a few days ahead of the unveiling, the Chinese maker has detailed the smartphone's rear cameras. The Poco C3 will feature a triple camera on the back housed inside a squircle-shaped module together with the LED flash. The primary camera has a 13MP sensor, which is joined by macro and depth units. Get ready to own the photography game. The #GameChang3r is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.RT if you want to own the #POCOC3 before anyone else.Find out more 👉 https://t.co/6mcS8pyRWf pic.twitter.com/McjvM3rcur—...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 subjected to durability test, makes for a cringey watch

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 01:11 PM PDT

Samsung came under plenty of scrutiny last year when it released its first foldable phone with the Galaxy Fold. The initial batch of the folding display was found to be easy to damage, forcing Samsung to rework the foldable's design and delay its official launch. Even after that concerns about durability remained and it's only now that the first gen devices have been used for several months that people are realizing it's not quite as fragile as it appeared. Enter the Galaxy Z Fold2 which brings improvements in nearly every way possible. YouTuber Zack Nelson aka JerryRigEverything did his...

The Lenovo Legion Duel gaming phone launches in Europe at €1,000

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 11:47 AM PDT

The Lenovo Legion Duel has arrived in Europe. The gaming phone combines a Snapdragon 865+ chipset with a 144 Hz AMOLED display (6.65", 1080p+) and a selfie camera that pops up from the side – this phone will be used mostly in horizontal orientation, of course. The price is €1,000, though in some countries you can split that into four installments of €250. You can use the LEGIONEARLYBIRD promo code to get a Lenovo Smart Clock (typically €90) or a Lenovo Yoga ANC on-ear headphones (€150). Lenovo Legion Duel now available in Europe with some early bird deals In some countries only...

Nvidia pushes RTX 3070 launch back to October 29 to help its partners prepare more cards

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 10:33 AM PDT

The launch of Nvidia's RTX 3000 series didn't go smoothly with the 3080 and 3090 cards in short supply. This frustrated many would-be buyers as stores switched the status of the GPUs from "coming soon" to "out of stock" in an instant. The Nvidia RTX 3070 was supposed to come out on October 15, however this has been pushed back to the 29th. The company explains in a blog post that this is to give its partners more time to ensure there will be enough stock on launch day and avoid further frustration. Relative performance: Nvidia RTX 2070 (dark gray), 2080 Ti (light gray) and the new...

vivo X50 Pro+ review

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 09:32 AM PDT

Honor Watch GS Pro and Watch ES coming to India on October 8

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 09:18 AM PDT

At the beginning of September, Honor announced its latest smartwatch offerings with the Watch GS Pro and Watch ES. The GS Pro is a proper rugged offering that targets hikers and outdoor lovers while the ES aims to entice buyers with its affordable price and week-long battery life. Both new Honor watches will launch in India on October 8 at 12PM IST as confirmed by the brand's Twitter profile. We've already spent quality time with both watches so you can check out our GS Pro review and the Watch ES breakdown here. The Watch GS Pro features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, MIL-STD-810G...

OnePlus Nord update improves camera and display calibration, 7T and 7T Pro also get updates

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:59 AM PDT

A new software version for the OnePlus Nord is rolling out starting with Global models (10.5.8.AC01AA) and those in India (10.5.8.AC01DA). EU phones will be receiving it soon as well (10.5.8.AC01BA). The changelog is below: System Newly added "Hide silent notifications in status bar" feature to filter unimportant notifications, making the app notification management easier (Route: Settings>Apps & Notifications> Notifications> Advanced> Hide silent notifications in the status bar) Optimized the expanded screenshot user experience for some scenes Fixed known...

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