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Apple Maps gets crowdsourced accident reporting that works with Siri

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 08:36 AM PST

Apple Maps is finally getting crowdsourced accident reporting. The feature was unearthed in the iOS 14.5 beta and will allow you to report an accident, hazard or speed trap on the road. The same sought-after feature has been available for Google Maps and has been a staple of Waze, but Apple Maps adds a new element - hands-free reporting. You will be able to use Siri to report something on the go. For instance saying "Hey, Siri, there's a crash up ahead". Image source: MacRumors This is only one of the features to become part of iOS 14.5. It will also let you set third-party music...

Surface Duo coming to Canada and Europe next week, discounted to $1,000 in the US

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 07:50 AM PST

The Microsoft Surface Duo became available in the US on September 10 and before October was over it was already discounted by $200. Microsoft has slashed the price again and the two-screen Android smartphone now starts at $1,000 (with 128GB storage). You can get double the storage for an extra $100 (and no, there's no microSD slot). If you don't have the cash up front, you can get an unlocked Duo for $33.33 a month paid over 30 months (it's $36.66/mo for the 256 GB version). Microsoft will expand the availability of its kooky smartphone next week – the Surface Duo will launch in...

Different version of Asus ROG Phone 5 at TENAA: screen replaces the Tencent logo on the back

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 06:48 AM PST

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is back at TENAA... sort of. This is the I005DB, while the unit seen in the previous leak was the I005DA instead. The B model has a noticeably different back from the A model, the LED-backlit Republic of Gamers logo is gone and other decorative elements are slightly different (check out the side-by-side comparison below). Asus ROG Phone 5: B-model (left) and A-model (right) • The rear screen showing an incoming call icon A closer look at the back of the A model reveals a small Tencent Games logo. For the last couple of years now Asus has put out a...

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G full specs and price surface

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 05:47 AM PST

According to the latest leak, the Samsung Galaxy A52 4G we've been hearing about for a few months now will have an MSRP between 9.3 million to 9.5 million VND ($405/€335 to $410/€340) in Vietnam. We know the Galaxy A52 4G will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC, run Android 11, and have 8GB RAM, as it was spotted on Geekbench last December, but the new leak reveals the smartphone will have 128GB storage onboard and pack 6.5" 60Hz Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy A52 4G will feature a total of five cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter with the 64MP primary camera on the rear panel...

Oppo Find X3 Pro bags two more certifications on its way to launch

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 04:59 AM PST

Oppo Find X3 Pro is expected to arrive in March alongside Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite. On its way to launch, the upcoming flagship was spotted on two more certification websites - at the Singaporean IMDA and at HTML5. Oppo Find X3 Pro at HTML5 and IMDA The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has approved the Oppo CPH2173 phone that also has the Find X3 Pro moniker listed. The listing does not say much, but it confirms some basic connectivity options like LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC. The HTML5 benchmark tests the capacity to which a device can run HTML5-based...

Huawei might be working on a game console, but will launch a gaming laptop first

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 04:11 AM PST

Rumor has it that Huawei has plans to enter the gaming hardware market. It will start small with a gaming laptop. It was already on its way to do that with the Honor Hunter V700, but then the geopolitical situation led to Honor (phones, laptops and all) being sold off. The Huawei gaming laptop is expected this year. The follow-up will be much more interesting – a gaming console to rival the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. However, there are no details about what kind of platform this will be. From the comparison to the high-end consoles, it seems likely that this will not be an...

Xiaomi will announce two new audio products in India on February 22

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 03:19 AM PST

Xiaomi India has gone on its official Twitter to confirm an upcoming announcement for February 22. The company will unveil something audio related in India at noon on February 22 under the banner #MiSoundUnveil. The teaser for the event shows two wired in-ear headphones but those could just be generic images, unrelated to the new products. Company VP Manu Kumar Jain elaborated on his own Twitter that Xiaomi will bring 2 brand new products at the event. Did you hear that? A new sound wave, coming soon. The #MiSoundUnveil | 12 PM on 22.02.2021Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/6wZTUNnZBl—...

Motorola Moto E6i goes official with 6.1" screen and Android Go

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 02:29 AM PST

The Motorola Moto E6i that got Bluetooth SIG certified last week is now official. It's an entry-level smartphone powered by a Unisoc Tiger SC9863A SoC and runs Android 10 (Go Edition) out of the box. The Moto E6i comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage on board, although it does have a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone is built around a 6.1" HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup, which is a combination of 13MP primary and 2MP depth sensor units. The Moto E6i packs a 3,000 mAh...

Xiaomi Redmi K40, new Mi 10 key specs appear on TENAA

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 01:41 AM PST

Two Xiaomi Redmi K40 phones and one that looks like Mi 10 Ultra popped up on TENAA's website yesterday, but the listings had no specs. Today the pages were expanded to include key specs such as the measurements of the devices, their battery capacities, screen size, and OS. Xiaomi Redmi K40 and new Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 The Redmi K40 phones with model numbers M2012K11AC and M2012K11C will have 6.67" AMOLED panels, with the fingerprint scanner most likely under the display. The minimal battery capacity is 4,420 mAh, so we're looking at a 4,500 mAh typical battery charge. The two...

Infinix Smart 5 launched in India with Helio G25 chipset and 6,000 mAh battery

Posted: 11 Feb 2021 12:52 AM PST

Infinix released the global version of its Smart 5 smartphone back in August but now the Shenzhen-based maker has announced a new version for the Indian market, which actually is a rebranded Hot 10 Play. That means the Indian Infinix Smart 5 has a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD, beefier 6,000 mAh battery and is running on MediaTek's Helio G25 chipset. Infinix Smart 5 The display features HD+ resolution and sports a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie camera. The back houses a large camera island though you only get a 13MP primary shooter and a secondary low light sensor. The remaining...

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power's full specs and renders leak

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 11:19 PM PST

Last week we got our first look at the Motorola Moto E7 Power and Moto G30, and we also learned some of their specs. Now German blog WinFuture has leaked the specs sheets of both smartphones while also sharing renders of the Moto E7 Power in a new color, leaving little to the imagination. Let's start with the Moto G30, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC and feature a 6.5" HD+ IPS display. The smartphone will come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, although a previous leak claimed there will be a 4GB/64GB option as well. The Moto G30 will boot Android 11 and have a microSD card...

Huawei adds route planning and public transit to Petal Maps

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 10:31 PM PST

Huawei has been developing and improving its ecosystem at a rapid pace, and now it has brought another update to make you feel comfortable within the HMS. Starting this week, Petal Maps offers public transit navigation in 16 countries and provides cycling route planning in 11 countries. The new enhanced version of Petal Maps brings multiple route options, duration, and detailed information to save the hassle of commute planning. Departure schedules, stop-by-stop routes, and estimated arrival times of buses, light rail, ferries, and trains are online in Australia, Belgium, Luxembourg,...

Nissan says it's open for a deal with Apple for the company's future car

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 08:11 PM PST

After initially announcing that it's holding talks with Apple over its car Hyundai last went on record saying that no negotiations are in progress. If that's due to internal disagreement or something else entirely we can't know, but it appears Apple will have no trouble securing a different partner for the project. Nissan reps today said that it's open to collaboration with Apple after one of the journalists asked about it. Moreover, some industry analysts suggest that as with its other products, Apple will be looking for more than one supplier and is already in talks with other...

Motorola signs deal with rugged phone maker Bullitt Group

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 07:15 PM PST

Bullit Group, the rugged phone maker that owns the Cat, Kodak и Land Rover smartphone brands has agreed to a long-term brand partnership deal with Motorola. The UK-based company will develop and market Moto-branded rugged phones which will be drop-proof and shockproof as per the accompanying press release. This is a unique strategic alliance, as it allows Bullitt to apply its expertise to the Motorola portfolio of products. Motorola invented the mobile phone and remains one of the most iconic brands in the world. To be entrusted by Motorola to create a portfolio of Motorola branded...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on company website

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 06:13 PM PST

Samsung released the Galaxy Tab S7 series in August 2020, but its successors might arrive a bit early. The Galaxy Tab S8 name appeared on the Support page of the Samsung Ireland website. According to the page, a device called Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition supports microSD cards up to 1TB capacity and has room for a nano-SIM card. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition This could be a mistake, given the fact the list does not include a Galaxy Tab S7 Enterprise Edition, but then again, it has been half a year since the Tab S7's arrival, and a new lineup could be just...

Xiaomi disassembles the Mi 11 on video, phone seems fairly easy to repair

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 05:18 PM PST

Xiaomi posted an official disassembly video of its new global flagship, the Mi 11. The video highlights key specs as much as it gives a detailed look at the construction of the phone. No need to bring out your Xiaomi precision screwdriver set, just hit play. Naturally, the video has been edited to make everything smooth and seamless. That said, it does look like the battery comes out easily – there aren't excessive amounts of glue to keep you from swapping it out. And while the display is extra curvy, it also proves easy enough to remove. This bodes well for the repairability of the...

Realme Narzo 30 Pro stops by TENAA, packs a 6.5" screen and 4,880 mAh battery

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 04:19 PM PST

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro appears to have been listed at TENAA, specifically the RMX3161 model. It is an Android 11 phone with a 6.5" screen and 5G connectivity (with two SIM cards). The screen may be the same size as the Narzo 20 Pro, but the battery is larger, 4,880 mAh. There's no word on charging speed yet (the 20 Pro supported 65W charging). Despite the extra battery capacity, the handset is actually is slimmer - it measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm. Realme RMX3161, likely the Narzo 30 Pro There's a triple camera on the back of the phone, though we can only guess at the...

Samsung reveals Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than S20 series in South Korea

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 03:12 PM PST

Samsung's Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than its Galaxy S20 series predecessors in South Korea. The news was disclosed by Samsung in an official press release and is based on data from the first week of sales between January 29 and February 8. Breaking down the sales number, the vanilla Galaxy S21 was the best seller and accounted for 40% of all sales. The Galaxy S21 Ultra contributed 36% while the Galaxy S21+ accounted for the remaining 24% of shipments. Phantom Black and Phantom Violet were the two most proffered colorways for the new devices. This news comes just a day...

Apple partners with TSMC to manufacture OLED panels for AR and VR devices

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 02:13 PM PST

A report coming from Nikkei Asia suggests that Apple and TSMC are both working on advanced OLED displays intended for its rumored AR and VR devices. The hardware is currently in the testing stage in Apple's office in Longtan Science Park, which is near the TSMC's testing plant in the region. There are a couple of key takeaways from the report. First and foremost, the OLED panels will be built using TSMC's current chip-production equipment and won't require that big of an R&D investment. Secondly, the OLED displays will be integrated directly onto the chip for improved efficiency and to...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receiving One UI 3.1 update

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 01:23 PM PST

Samsung released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 FE 4G and 5G in December, and now it is rolling One UI 3.1 for the 5G variant in Europe with version number G781BXXU2CUB5. The new build comes with the February 2021 security patch and some new features, including location data removal from photos, the ability to add video call effects in third-party apps, and Google Discover on the home screen. You can check out the changelog below for more details. Calendar Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration. ...
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