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Apple adds reparability scores for iPhones and MacBooks sold in France

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 06:21 AM PST

Back in November the European Parliament passed the Right to Repair Act that requires some electronic products to be labeled with a reparability index score out 10 in a bid to reduce e-waste. Last month, France became the first country in the EU to bring these reparability indices to electronics including smartphones and laptops and now Apple's French site officially supports the labels for iPhones and MacBooks. The actual reparability score only appears after you configure your iPhone or MacBook. All iPhone 12 series phones get a 6/10 score while the older iPhone 11 gets a much lower...

Tablet sales in India rose 14.7% in 2020 due to demand for e-learning

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 05:17 AM PST

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has posted its analysis on India's tablet sales for 2020, revealing an impressive 14.7% growth, totaling 2.8 million units. The demand was primarily for tablets priced under $200 - with over half of total shipments in this price range. Lenovo remained the leader in 2020 ahead of Samsung and Apple but lost a huge chunk of its lead. The company saw a 15% decline in overall sales, while Samsung grew 157%. The iPad market share remained similar to 2019, with a slight decline in total units. The vendor iBall was third in 2019, but due to an issue...

Oppo Find X3 gets benchmarked on Master Lu, Snapdragon 870 confirmed

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 04:02 AM PST

Oppo is expected to bring the Find X3 series next month, and it looks like China might be getting an exclusive vanilla version. Today the phone with model number PEDM00 was benchmarked at Master Lu, where some specs were confirmed - a Snapdragon 870 chipset with 3.2 GHz CPU, 8GB RAM and QHD+ screen resolution (3216 x 1440 pixels). Oppo Find X3 on Master Lu The Master Lu benchmark is used primarily in China and the result of 791,466 is quite good. Rumors suggest the Find X3 will have 65W fast charging, ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11 out of the box and at least two storage...

Doogee S88 Pro review

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 03:29 AM PST

Samsung Galaxy Fold also gets One UI 3.1 update

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 02:48 AM PST

Last week Samsung announced its plans to bring the latest OneUI 3.1 interface to its older devices. Yesterday we reported that the update reached 2019's Galaxy Note10 line and now the Galaxy Fold has also begun receiving the update. According to reports from France, the new software bears the F900FXXU4EUBF build number and also brings the March security patch. The One UI 3.1 update brings minor enhancements including new camera modes, Private Share and Eye Comfort Shield which was previously called Blue Light Filter. Check out this post for more details on the One UI 3.1...

Nubia Red Magic 6, Red Magic 6 Pro leaks in photos on TENAA

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:59 AM PST

nubia is preparing to launch the Red Magic 6 lineup, and the two phones have popped up on TENAA. The listing only has images and no specs so far, but they are enough to confirm some key features - a thin top bezel with the selfie camera on the right side, while the back panel is similar to the nubia Red Magic 5G/5S. nubia Red Magic 6 The phones have model numbers NX669J and NX669J-P- the latter is likely the Pro, but we'll know for sure once the listing are updated with the detailed specs. Both will have shoulder keys and a fingerprint scanner under the display, while the back...

Global vivo X60 and X60 Pro appear on Google Play Console with SD 870

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:14 AM PST

Late last year, vivo announced its X60 and X60 Pro phones in China powered by Samsung's Exynos 1080 chipsets. So far both devices have remained exclusive to the Chinese market but yesterday we saw multiple certification listings and now we get more confirmation from the Google Play Console and a Geekbench listing. vivo X60 and X60 Pro Listings for the vivo X60 (V2045) and X60 Pro (V2046) reveal the global variants will come with different hardware compared to their Chinese counterparts. The most notable change is the addition of the Snapdragon 870 chipset (SM 8250ac) in place of...

vivo S9 design revealed through an official poster, 44MP selfie camera confirmed

Posted: 26 Feb 2021 12:27 AM PST

vivo has shared a poster on its official Weibo account revealing the rear panel design of the vivo S9 arriving on March 3. The smartphone looks similar to the vivo S7 5G and sports a triple camera setup. vivo didn't detail the rear cameras, but it did confirm that the S9 will feature a 44MP selfie shooter. The poster released by vivo also has text in the bottom-right corner, which confirms the brand will launch S9e with a 32MP selfie camera. While vivo doesn't tell us when the S9e will be unveiled, the smartphone will likely debut with the vanilla S9 on March 3. The image shared...

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G is official with Helio G80 and 64MP camera

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 11:38 PM PST

Samsung introduced a Galaxy A32 5G smartphone earlier this year, and now it has brought an alternative version for LTE-only markets. The phone is called simply Samsung Galaxy A32 and is already on sale in Russia. Differences between the two go beyond network support - the biggest change is the Helio G80 chipset replaces the Dimensity 720, but there's also a new screen, an improved main camera and a better selfie shooter. The Samsung Galaxy A32 has an Infinity-U display with a 6.4" Super AMOLED panel on the front with Full HD+ resolution. The front-facing camera, tucked in the...

Meizu officially confirms 18 Pro will have Snapdragon 888 and UFS 3.1 storage

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 10:49 PM PST

Meizu is going to announced its latest 18 series on March 3 and the company continues to tease the phone's features and specs. On Thursday, the company revealed some of the Meizu 18 and 18 Pro specs. Now, we have confirmation that the 18 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 888. Along with the high-end chipset, the 18 Pro will also feature LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. This means we should expect top of the line performance from the Meizu 18 Pro. The company also teases onboard software called "One Mind 8XX" that's supposed to optimize the phone's power and performance, as per...

Huawei’s Mate X2 shown in action with Multi-Screen Collaboration (PC mirroring)

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 10:03 PM PST

A video posted to YouTube briefly shows how the Huawei Mate X2 connects to a Huawei Matebook laptop. The video shows the user tapping the Mate X2 with the laptop using NFC. Once connected, the phone's display is instantly thrown up onto the PC's display. While this isn't a new feature, what's interesting is how the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature handles the secondary internal display. Once unfolded, the mirrored view of the screen is quickly expanded to reflect the larger screen of the foldable phone. The transition between external and internal screen is very quick, and with...

Facebook launches new ad campaign to convince iPhone users to enable ad tracking

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 09:05 PM PST

Various data is used by companies like Facebook to personalize ads to an individual person based on demographics, geographic location, interests, and activity. Late last year, Apple introduced its new privacy-centered changes that forced all app developers to explicitly ask users for permission to collect this data. Facebook was not happy (and is still not happy) about it. Apart from preparing a lawsuit to accuse Apple of anti-competitive behavior, Facebook is launching a new ad campaign that focuses on helping small businesses through tough times. A video ad was released on Thursday with...

Samsung is launching the Galaxy A32, A52, and A72 in India soon

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 08:19 PM PST

This was never really in doubt, but Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy A32, A52, and A72 in India soon. We're talking about the 4G versions of the trio, as well as the A32 5G, there are no hints yet about whether any other 5G-capable new models in the A series are also headed to the subcontinent. The Korean company's Indian website now lists the A32, A32 5G, A52, and A72 in its support pages, identifying them by their model numbers: SM-A325F/DS, SM-A326B/DS, SM-A525F/DS, and SM-A725F/DS, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G The Galaxy A32 5G is already official, but the other...

Twitter announces Super Follows and Communities features

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 06:00 PM PST

Twitter has announced two new upcoming features for its platform. The first is Super Follows, which is the company's first premium feature. The other is Communities. Super Follows allows users to charge their followers for access to special content. For a set monthly amount, the Super Followers will be able to, say, see exclusive content, get a subscribers-only newsletter, deals and discounts on your products, community access, a special supporter badge and more. The options here depend on the account and what they want to offer to their subscribers. This feature is similar to...

The Framework Laptop is a modular notebook with easy to replace parts

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 04:00 PM PST

San Francisco-based company Framework has announced its first product, the modular Framework Laptop. The computer features multiple modular, replaceable, and upgradeable parts that are designed to allow the user to continue using the machine perpetually. The Framework Laptop features a milled aluminum housing that's 15.8mm thick and 1.3kg in weight. It has a 13.5-inch, 2256x1504, 3:2, 400 nits display, 1080p60 webcam, 55Wh battery, and a keyboard with 1.5mm key travel. It is powered by the Intel Core i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7, or i7-1185G7 Tiger Lake processors with Intel Xe...

Redmi K40 to make global appearance as a Poco phone

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 01:31 PM PST

The just-unveiled Redmi K40 series will premiere globally, and at least in some parts of the world, it will be a Poco device. According to a IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) listing the model number M2012K11AG, which should be the vanilla Redmi K40, will be launched as part of the Poco brand. Just as in its Redmi K40 skin, the device will support 5G. Given Poco and Redmi's track record, this rumored Poco device could be the Poco F3 or Poco F3 Pro. Xiaomi launched its Redmi K40 series in China today. The Redmi K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro+ all carry 6.67-inch 1080p Super...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live get auto switching and hearing aid function

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 12:11 PM PST

The latest software update for Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live brings some of the features found on the newer Buds Pro. The bean-shaped earbuds can now automatically switch between Galaxy phones and tablets running the latest One UI 3.1 software. In addition, users now get the hearing aid feature which amplifies outside sounds for those suffering from hearing loss. Another new addition is the Buds control menu inside the Bluetooth settings. Galaxy Buds Live update The update changelog also specifies improved sound output, connectivity and battery optimizations. The new R180XXUOAUB5...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite brings Snapdragon 750G on Geekbench

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 10:55 AM PST

Samsung's next tablet is obviously edging closer to announcement as someone's already running Geekbench on it. The device, model name SM-T736B, is most likely the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite or possibly going by the name of Galaxy S8e (for Enterprise Edition). We believe the device in the Geekbench listing is using a Snapdragon 750G, because the model number SM-T736B has been slated as the 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. There are also Wi-Fi and LTE versions in the works, which could use lesser chipsets. Rounding off the listing the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite runs Android 11 and is shown as...

Huawei P30 and Mate 20 series get Global EMUI 11 build

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 10:07 AM PST

Just as specified in its software release schedule Huawei has begun seeding its EMUI 11 update for the P30, P30 Pro and Mate 20 series global units. The update is still based on Android 10, comes in at 1.8GB and is currently following a limited release cycle. Check out this post for details of all the new features found in EMUI 11. Huawei P30 update changelog EMUI 11 changelog: Smart Always On Display (AOD): Refines the user experience and introduces brand-new visual elements for the AOD, allowing you to customize and showcase your personal style by adding text and images...

vivo will officially introduce the iQOO Neo5 on March 16

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 09:18 AM PST

Reports from last week suggested a phone called vivo iQOO Neo5 is coming next month, and today we have official confirmation. The vivo sub-brand revealed the launch will take place on March 16. This announcement is also the first time iQOO is acknowledging the existence of the phone - so far it has only appeared in leaks. Rumors suggest the phone will have a Snapdragon 870 chipset, a Samsung display and 88W wired charging, as well as 66W wirelessly. The vivo iQOO Neo5 is expected to have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with some new RAM-capacity boosting tech. Whether this is true and how...
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