Apple iPhone XR finally authorized by FCC

When Apple announced the budget variant of its new smartphone series, the iPhone XR, the device appeared on the company website with a disclaimer at the end of the page, saying the device might not be available for sale, per FCC rules. Not anymore. The phone with model number BCG-E3220A was approved by FCC just in time for the pre-orders that will begin in three weeks with actual shipments to start on October 26. Being approved by FCC was never really an issue with Apple. The company usually waits to the last available moment to certify its devices to prevent leaks. In this...

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Nokia officially unlocks Nokia 8 bootloader for developers

As a smartphone enthusiast, there aren't too many reasons to unlock a bootloader anymore. In the past, people used to unlock the phone's firmware so they could flash software that had more to offer than factory ROMs. In many cases they were quicker, leaner, and offered more functionality and customization than bloatware-laden carrier firmware of the time. Those days are long gone as all Android phones nowadays are well-optimized, have plenty of customization, and offer most features we need in a device. However, for those who would like to develop custom firmware or apps on Nokia...

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Red promises free aluminum Hydrogen One for those who ordered titanium version over a year ago

Red opened pre-orders for a smartphone built by the high-end camera manufacturer over a year ago and those who plopped down $1,600 for the highest-tier Titanium version have been patiently waiting for the phone to be shipped. Red was supposed to begin shipping Titanium devices to backers on October 9 but an update from the Red's founder, James Jannard, has posted an update on Red's forums titled "The post I don't want to make". Jannard starts by saying that the first batch of Titanium units "is a disaster" and continues to explain that the suppliers and vendors were so sure that they...

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Facebook Messenger's new UI has started rolling out to a few users

Back in May, Facebook announced that it was going to simplify the interface on its Messenger app to fewer tabs so you can simply stay connected. This redesign included a new streamlined interface, a proper dark mode, and remove some of the shortcuts and features that people don't use. Earlier today, Android Police reported of a reader who sent in screenshots of the update installed on their mobile. According to this reader, the update came as a server-side change since their Messenger app had not been updated via the Play Store prior to noticing the change. Source:...

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Google Pixel 3 XL shown in full hands-on video, reportedly has improved haptic feedback

The Google Pixel 3 XL has already leaked in many ways over the past month or so in various renders and hands-on photos ever since someone got their hands on a few and began selling them illegitimately. One of those devices is on the loose and made it all the way to Russia where YouTuber Rozetked uploaded a full high-res hands-on video explaining a couple of the differences and improvements that the 3 XL has over the Pixel 2 XL. Of course, we've already known what the darn thing looks like for a while now. However, Rozetked's video briefly compares the Pixel 3 XL next to the Pixel 2...

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Caviar decks the iPhone XS Max in diamonds, carbon, titanium and gold

If you're familiar with Caviar then you know it was only a matter of time before it applied its Midas touch to the Apple iPhone XS Max and transformed it into a ostentatious luxury device. With its new Maximum line the Russian company has decked out the new 512GB iPhone XS Max in carbon, titanium, diamonds, pure gold and a special edition with a 150g gold panel. There's the Maximum Invincible, which mates the XS Max to a 1mm plate of hardened titanium. It makes the iPhone XS Max into more of an armor than a phone, capable of stopping a bullet (though hopefully you wouldn't need it...

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Geekbench listing shows the LG V40 ThinQ with Android 8.1 Oreo

If you are looking to launch a flagship towards the end of the year, the Android community would expect the latest OS to be running the show. However, it appears that LG didn't get the memo so the V40 ThinQ will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box instead of 9.0 Pie. The Geekbench score sheet confirms the rumored Snapdragon 845 chipset and the 6GB of RAM but surprises with an older version of Android. Of course, there's a chance that the benchmarked handset is a pre-production unit so things may change until it's released but given the date (September 26) of the run our bet is on 8.1...

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Apple Watch Series 4's ECG could potentially take years to approve in other countries

Undoubtedly, the coolest feature of the new Apple Watch Series 4 is its ECG monitor. However, the function will be available only for US customers later this year and maybe Canada in the future. But what about the rest of the world? It's pretty disappointing to own such high-end and expensive piece of tech and being unable to use it to the fullest, so Apple fans around the world would be eager to know when the feature would be approved by their local authority. Unfortunately, things look grim as 9To5Mac talked to UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) about...

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Google Pixel 3 promo materials leak, showing it off one more time

It's almost like the upcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are competing with each other now, for the dubious title of 'most leaked smartphone in recent years'. The 3 XL had a huge lead in that department a few weeks ago, but its smaller sibling is slowly starting to pick up the pace - and maybe it still has a chance of catching up. Today a trove of marketing materials regarding the Pixel 3 has been outed. Alongside the assortment of images above and below this paragraph, we even get a leaked video explainer about how to use some of the phone's most important...

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets a new color version: Cloud Silver

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 launched in only two colors in the US: Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple. As compensation, US fans will be the first to get a brand new color option, Cloud Silver. A neutral gray with a matching S Pen, the new paint job will be available exclusively on Samsung (online) and Best Buy (online and in stores) staring October 5. Pricing is the same as all the other paint jobs. Samsung Galaxy Note9 in the new Cloud Silver color A week later one of the missing colors will join in - the Galaxy Note9 in Midnight Black will be widely available in the US from...

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Deals: eBay offers site-wide 15% discount in the Americas

There's another site-wide deal on eBay - 15% off with the PICKSOON coupon code. This code isn't an accident, the deal is valid until 8pm Pacific Time, so you have less than 11 hours. The code is valid for ebay.com and ebay.ca users in the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The minimum purchase is $25, the maximum discount is $100. You can use the code only once, but you can have multiple items in your cart There are a few other rules, read the terms & conditions for more details. So, what will it be? There's a Samsung Galaxy Note8 (new condition, Exynos, dual SIM,...

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Xiaomi launches new Mi Band 3 and Mi Air Purifier 2S in India

Along with the new televisions, Xiaomi also announced a whole host of other devices in India. Mi Band 3 The first of the bunch is the new Mi Band 3, an update to the extremely popular Mi Band 2, which is currently the most popular wearable in India. The new band has a large OLED touchscreen that can show many more notifications from your phone, along with 50m water resistance. The new Mi Band 3 will be available starting September 28 for INR 1999 ($27) on Amazon India and Mi.com. Mi Air Purifier 2S The new Mi Air Purifier 2S also gets an OLED display that displays the air...

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Lenovo Z5 Pro all-screen slider to arrive on October 1

Remember that video of a slider-smartphone with almost 100% screen-to-body ratio called Lenovo Z5 Pro? It appears the device is real after Liu Jun, Lenovo VP, showcased it in his hands during a press conference in Beijing. Chang Cheng, another VP at the company, took it to Weibo and announced more official info will arrive on National Day in China, which is October 1. Lenovo Z5 Pro The new Lenovo Z5 Pro might be the phone Lenovo Z5 wanted to be, but failed to deliver - a phone with a massive screen and minuscule bezels. Although Jun did not actually slide the phone open in...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro unveiled: adding a notch and a dual selfie cam to the old recipe

Again? The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has been officially unveiled in the Thai forum at Mi.com, but it still doesn't feel like a proper launch (there's no mention of the phone outside of the forums yet). Anyway, this is advertised as Xiaomi's first phone with 4 AI cameras. It's the company's first phone with two dual cameras of any variety, but where would we be without buzzwords like "AI dynamic bokeh" and "AI portrait 2.0". The rear dual camera uses 12MP main module plus a 5MP depth sensor. That may sound similar to what the Redmi Note 5 Pro had, but the new features here are larger...

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Xiaomi announces new range of Mi LED Pro TVs India

Xiaomi today announced a small update to its range of televisions in India. The three new models called Mi LED TV 4C Pro, Mi LED TV 4A Pro and Mi LED TV 4 Pro largely bring new software improvements to the previous 32-inch and 55-inch models and bump up the 43-inch model to 49-inch. The Mi LED TV 4C Pro is the cheapest model. It has a 32-inch, 1368x768 resolution panel, likely a VA panel as with previous Mi LED TV models. For audio you get 20W stereo speaker system with DTS-HD surround sound. Inside is an Amlogic chipset with quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-450 GPU, along with 1GB RAM...

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Oculus announces a standalone VR headset named Quest

Facebook's VR company, Oculus, just announced a new standalone all-in-one VR headset, called Oculus Quest. That means no cables, external tracking modules or even a PC to run it and has all that you'd need to experience VR to the fullest. The headset uses the Oculus Insight inside-out tracking system and additional Touch controllers. The Insight relies on four ultra-wide-angle sensors and computer vision algorithms to determine your exact position. The Quest comes with two Oculus Go displays for each eye with 1600 x 1440 pixel resolution. Lens spacing adjustments for optimal comfort...

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LG V40 ThinQ officially announced, but specs are yet to be confirmed

LG said it will announce its V40 ThinQ flagship on October 3, but the company ended up making this a two part affair. So the LG V40 ThinQ is now officially announced on the company's website, but most of its specs are still a mystery. What LG did reveal is that the handset will feature slimmer bezels than its predecessor and will have a larger 6.4-inch display. The V40 ThinQ will also come in a new flavor - Carmine Red. Judging by the press photos and the teaser video, it will boast soft-touch surface on the back for better grip and overall feel. More importantly, though, LG...

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Google celebrates 20th birthday with 20% discount on Pixels and other devices

What a time to be alive - Google is celebrating 20 years since its launch. The company started as a search engine and evolved into a manufacturer of smartphones, home & entertainment systems, and the most significant ad space provider in the world. To commemorate the glorious day, Google is giving 20% off deal on select products on its website. The Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL are down to £503.20 and £639.20, respectively instead of the regular price tags of £629 and £799. In the non-smartphone department for your smart home, the Home Mini is now £39.20, the regular Home is...

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The Oppo Find X could become the first phone with 10GB of RAM

Oppo isn't done with the Find X just yet. The phone, which launched back in July, will likely get a version with 10GB of RAM, as indicated by a recent TENAA listing. Everything about the phone appears to be the same, including the 6.42-inch 1080x2340px Super AMOLED, the slide-out camera mechanism, the dual 16 f/2.0 + 20MP f/2.0 camera and the front 25MP camera. The images of the device show a grey paint job, which would be a new one as the only official current colors are Blue and Red. Oppo Find X Source | Via

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Realme C1 debuts with SD450 and big battery for less than $100

Realme's unveiling event of the Realme 2 Pro produced a surprise as the company ended up announcing a second phone - the very aggressively priced Realme C1. The handset falls into the entry-level segment and it's the cheapest smartphone from Realme yet, priced at just INR 6,999 or $96. The Realme C1 is essentially a toned-down Realme 2 with less RAM and storage. It comes with the same Snapdragon 450 chipset, 6.2-inch 720 x 1520px notched display and 13MP + 2MP camera combo on the back. Instead of 3GB/32GB or 4GB/64GB memory configurations on the Realme 2, the C1 settles for 2GB of...

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Realme 2 Pro review

The Realme 1 had performance on the cheap. The Realme 2 had a cool notched screen on the cheap. And today the Realme 2 Pro combines both - all wrapped in a stunning looking body.

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Realme 2 Pro is official with Snapdragon 660 and 8 GB RAM

Oppo's sub-brand Realme just introduced its third smartphone and it's by far it's most exciting yet. Realm 2 Pro comes with a 6.3" Full HD+ screen and a waterdrop notch (that Realme calls Dewdrop), capable Snapdragon 660 chipset and memory options up to 8/128 GB. The Realme 2 Pro has a 16 MP + 2 MP rear camera setup, with the primary sensor being positioned behind a fast f/1.7 lens. The selfie shooter, sitting in the notch has 16 MP resolution and an f/2.0 lens. The back is completed by the oval fingerprint scanner and the Realme logo, but it is now missing the diamond pattern we...

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OnePlus 6T battery capacity revealed

OnePlus 6T is allegedly arriving in three weeks, but we already saw the CAD-based renders of the phone and it might come with in-display fingerprint scanner. It is pretty much obvious the new phone will have DASH Charge like its predecessors, now we have the battery capacity, thanks to a leaked photo of the label on the power cell. It will be 10% bigger than OnePlus 6's battery with a capacity of 3,700 mAh. The leak comes from a leakster on the Chinese social media Weibo. It says the typical capacity of the power cell will be 3,700 mAh, but the rated is 3,610 mAh. Even though Oppo...

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