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LG announces W11, W31 and W31+ for India

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:59 AM PST

The latest budget offerings from LG for the Indian market are here. We have the successors to last year's W10 and W30 with the W11 and W31 as well as the W31+ which is identical specs to the W30 but doubles the onboard storage to 128GB. The three share plenty of hardware similarities like 6.52-inch IPS LCDs, Helio P22 chipsets and 4,000 mAh batteries. The 6.52-inch LCD on all three phones packs HD+ resolution and waterdrop notch up top for the 8MP selfie cam. The back of the W11 houses a 13MP primary shooter alongside a 2MP depth sensor while the W31 and its plus counterpart also get a...

nubia Z20 gets Android 11 beta

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:01 AM PST

While some Android makers are already shipping their phones with Android 11, nubia is only now offering its first public beta. The company's nubia Z20 is getting the latest Android has to offer. The new update bears version number V3.09 and weighs in at 3.2GB. It brings all the standard Android 11 features like improved permissions and notifications management alongside some nubia exclusive UI tweaks like picture in picture mode, app cloning and new avatars for the back panel. Game space has gotten a design refresh too. Weirdly enough the security patch is only on September 2020...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G appear on TENAA with full specs and photos

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:07 AM PST

Earlier today we saw a leak, suggesting a vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is incoming, as well as a Pro variant. Both phones have now popped up on TENAA with their specs, confirming the leak was correct. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G The Xiaomi M2007J22C is the vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G and it comes with a CPU that goes up to 2.4GHz, matching the reported Dimensity 800U chipset. There are three RAM and three more storage options - 4/6/8 GB and 64/128/256 GB, opening the door for plenty of combinations to match every price range. On the outside we see a 6.53" LCD with 1080p resolution, while...

Samsung Galaxy M21s arrives with an Exynos 9611, 64MP camera, and 6,000 mAh battery

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 05:10 AM PST

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M21 back in March, and now the company has announced the Galaxy M21s with upgraded cameras. The Galaxy M21 came with a 20MP selfie camera, and a triple setup on the back consisted of 48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide and 5MP depth units. The M21s, on the other hand, features a 32MP selfie shooter, while the 48MP main camera is replaced with a 64MP unit. The M21s retains the rest of the specs of the M21, meaning you get an Exynos 9611 SoC, 6.4" FullHD+ Super AMOLED screen, 6,000 mAh battery with 15W charging, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to have an updated 108MP camera, laser autofocus

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 04:04 AM PST

Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 Ultra on January 14 and according to one leakster, the phone's camera will be updated over the one of its predecessor. Just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, we'll have a 108MP sensor, but this time Samsung is skipping on the ToF camera. Galaxy S21 Ultra is a small improved version of S20 Ultra. Using HM3 sensor, single pixel is still 0.8um, 108MP, laser focus, no ToF.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 6, 2020 The leakster, known on Twitter and Weibo as Ice Universe, said the while the sensor will keep the same amount of pixels, it will be...

Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max will debut F/1.8 ultrawide lens with 6P and autofocus

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 03:02 AM PST

While the iPhone 12 series announcement was less than a month ago, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now focusing his attention on the next generation of iPhones. In his latest note, he says the iPhone 13 series will once again come in 4 varieties. The Pro models in particular are in for a camera upgrade with an F/1.8 6P (six element) ultrawide lens with autofocus. This should translate to noticeable improvements in quality compared to the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max which use F/2.4, 5P fixed focus ultrawide modules. There's still no word what camera upgrades we'll see on the more affordable...

Huawei Y7a / P smart 2021 review

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 02:12 AM PST

Apple iPhone 12 mini and iPro Max available for pre-order, HomePod mini tags along

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 02:11 AM PST

Apple is opening the pre-orders for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Just like three weeks ago with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, the online store will open simultaneously around the world at 1 PM UTC. That's 9PM in China, 6:30PM in India, 2PM for those in continental Europe and 1PM in the UK. Those most eager in the US have to get up at 8AM Eastern/5AM Pacific. The first wave includes over 35 countries and regions. Shipping is scheduled for next Friday, November 13, when the devices will also be available at physical stores - the few remaining open in this unusual...

iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 out with new emoji, wallpapers and bug fixes

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 01:20 AM PST

Apple has officially begun seeding its iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 updates for compatible iPhones and iPads. The update aims to iron out bugs from the previous releases while also adding over 100 new emoji, 8 new wallpapers and support for Intercom on HomePod. New emoji in iOS and iPadOS 14.2 HomePod's Intercom feature allows households to send out voice messages recorded on their iPhone or iPad to connected HomePod speakers. You can also send out voice messages from your Apple Watch, AirPods and even from CarPlay. Apple is also bringing plenty of bug fixes across the Camera,...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets 256GB memory variant in the US

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 12:31 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was available in a single 128GB storage option in the US, which is now joined by a 256GB variant. It's priced at $769.99 and comes in a Cloud Navy color only. You can buy it unlocked from Samsung.com and online retailers, or get one from the carriers. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box. It sports a 6.5" FullHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display and packs a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a total of four cameras - a 32MP shooter...

Xiaomi prepares two Redmi Note 9 phones with 5G, leakster reveals key specs

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 11:41 PM PST

Xiaomi launched a number of Redmi Note 9 phones in the first half of the year, but the company is yet to introduce the lineup at home and it appears this is finally happening. According to prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, there are two phones in the pipelines - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G Standard Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G High Edition. The former will be smaller in size and with modest specs, while the latter is likely to bring a mighty camera, chipset, and fast charging. The vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is going to have a 6.53" LCD with 1080p resolution with a...

Huawei nova 8 SE announced with 64MP quad camera, 66W fast charging, and 5G support

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:49 PM PST

Huawei introduced the nova 7 SE back in April, and after more than six months, the company has announced its successor, dubbed nova 8 SE. The nova 8 SE is just 7.46mm thick, weighs 178 grams, and has a design largely reminiscent of the iPhone 12 with flat frames and squircle-shaped island on the back. The latter hosts a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide unit and two 2MP modules for macro and depth information. The nova 8 SE is built around a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display that has a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric...

Plot thickens: LG's rollable smartphone might actually be called Slide

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:01 PM PST

LG is working on a smartphone with a rollable OLED screen, and this is now expected to launch in March. What it will end up being called, though, seems less clear. Yesterday we told you about a trademark application the Korean company filed for the name LG Rollable, and that seemed to settle this discussion. However, here's a plot twist. LG has also filed a similar trademark application with the same European Union Intellectual Property Office for the name LG Slide. You could make an argument that one would have to 'slide' the rollable screen in and out when using the phone, so with that...

Better Business Bureau finds T-Mobile to be misleading Americans about 5G in ads

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 09:05 PM PST

A new release from The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB (Better Business Bureau) National Programs is calling out T-Mobile for its most recent marketing ads that could mislead customers about its 5G network. The ad in question may lead customers to believe that T-Mobile and Sprint's networks have combined and resulted in immediate benefits to T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile has made clear its ambition to "build American's largest 5G network" and that "T-Mobile's 5G network will have "more towers, more engineers, and more coverage" than 5G networks of competitors. These would...

DJI Mini 2 is official with 4K video recording and OcuSync

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 08:19 PM PST

DJI's small but popular Mavic Mini gets an upgrade and the new Mini 2 (no Mavic in the name) offers quite a few new features. It can now record better videos and also fly further than ever before. DJI Mini 2 However, the chassis stays almost the same. It's still lightweight, small and with foldable wings. Tipping the scale at just 249 grams - just like the original Mini - it can now record 4K videos at 30fps at 100Mbps bitrate. Additionally, the drone supports OcuSync 2 wireless tech that allows the drone to fly 2.5 times further than before while still keeping the connection...

Samsung Galaxy M31 updated to One UI 2.5

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 06:32 PM PST

Back in September, Samsung updated its Galaxy M31 to One UI 2.1 and now the maker is pushing yet another update with its One UI 2.5 build for the popular midranger. The new firmware bears the M315FXXU2ATJ9 build number in India and is expected to make its way to more markets soon. The new release brings the October security patch as well as the usual One UI 2.5 enhancements. These include the overhauled Samsung Keyboard, SOS messages with location sharing, improved camera performance and gesture controls in third-party launchers. Via

Honor 10X Lite is going global on November 10, will promote creative students through partnerships

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 05:02 PM PST

Honor's November 10 event will bring more than just the Honor 10X Lite – it will be live streamed on Twitter (and likely other platforms, it starts at 1:00 PM UTC) and will highlight the brand's new partnerships. Red Bull Basement is a program that allows student innovators worldwide to pitch an idea, get mentoring and help during the development process. Honor will focus on apps that "embody the tech-for-good spirit", the winning app will be featured on the Huawei AppGallery (there will be other prizes as well). You can learn more about the competition here. A partnership with...

Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 03:32 PM PST

Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K video decoding, which is probably the most notable addition. Mi Box 4S Pro The HDMI standard has been bumped up to 2.1 to accommodate the 8K video playback above 30fps. There are also 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage - the latter has been doubled compared to the 4 Pro. The device ships with MIUI for TV...

Realme Narzo 20A hands-on review

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 02:13 PM PST

Introduction It's admittedly easy to sometimes get lost in the ever-growing sea of Realme phones, but great bargains can be obtained by those that manage it. Despite getting its first members in May, the new Narzo lineup is already in its second generation. The Narzo 20 trio was unveiled on September 21 and consists of a vanilla Narzo 20, as well as a Narzo 20A and a Narzo 20 Pro. Realme Narzo 20A specs at a glance: Body: 164.4x75.4x8.9mm, 195g; Colors: Glory Silver, Victory Blue. Display: 6.50" IPS LCD, 720x1600px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 270ppi. Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665...

WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 12:59 PM PST

Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats. The update is a gradual one so some will get it sooner than others. You'll also have to enable diapering messages for every chat individually. The step by step listed on WhatsApp's FAQ page instructs users to tap the contact's name within the chat and then enable the disappearing messages prompt. Turning the option off follows the same procedure but you select...
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