US SenateTRACED bill aims to end non-stop robocalls

The current situation of robocalls in the United States has blown way out of proportion. Personally, I receive at least six robocallers per day. Some are recordings, some are silent callers to see if a line is active or disconnected, and others really, really want to help me reduce my imaginary student loans. Sometimes, I'll reject a robocall and then it will call right back. three times! A new bill was drafted up by US Senator John Thune of South Dakota and Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. The bill is called the TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act...

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Midrange Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks with a headphone jack and a Snapdragon 670

We've heard of the possibility of Google announcing a mid-range Pixel device but we weren't really sure when. There were a couple of codenames that were mentioned in an APK teardown: Sargo and Bonito. These are both the names of sea-dwelling creatures like the previous codenames that Google has used for both Pixel and Nexus devices in the past. Today's new leak reveals much more about a mid-range Google phone thanks to some new leaked photos released by Rozetked, the same website that had its hands on the Google Pixel 3 XL and released a full-hands on video over a week before the official...

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iPad Pro 11 gets put through scratch, burn and bend testing

Apple recently launched an entirely redesigned iPad Pro line, in two sizes - 11" and 12.9". The smaller of those has now undergone the usual durability testing from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. It's unusual for Zack to do this for a tablet, but the results are very interesting nevertheless. The iPad Pro 11 costs about as much as an iPhone XR, so in the grand scheme of Apple's devices it's quite reasonably priced. However, it seems like the company spent all of its focus on making it as thin as possible and forgot to add in some structural stability as well. While the tablet's...

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Xiaomi Mi A2 gets stable Android 9.0 Pie update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has started receiving the Android 9.0 Pie update. This is the stable release and it brings with it the new gesture navigation, Adaptive battery and brightness and other improvements. Also, the November 5 security patch is included. It seems that the update is rolling out in India first (that's where the screenshot comes from). We've seen reports that it's not available in Spain or Brazil yet, so chances are the global rollout is days away. Stable Android 9.0 Pie arrives on the Xiaomi Mi A2 So, if you're in India, connect to a Wi-Fi and start downloading - the...

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Asus ROG Phone goes up for pre-order in the UK with £100 discount

After yesterday's launch in the UK, the Asus ROG Phone is finally set to hit the shelves in the country. However, you still need to wait until December 14 when the actual shipments start but if you hurry up and pre-order you can get the phone for £100 off. Otherwise, the actual price of the phone is £799 and can be found on Asus' official website. Unfortunately, though, there's still no word on the accessories and how much will they cost. We guess we will have to wait some more to find out. Source

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 can withstand 600,000 slides, independent testing confirms

The number one concern with moving mechanical parts on today's smartphones is longevity, so the OEMs are always fast to assure that they've tested their products properly before releasing it to the public. The Mi Mix 3, for example, is promised to withstand at least 300,000 slides but an independent testing from a Chinese media says it might go even further. Digital Tail uploaded a video on Weibo showing off a Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone attached to a machine that tested the mechanical slider going up and down 600,000 times - that's twice the amount Xiaomi promised during the...

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Facebook has deleted over 1.5 billion fake accounts just this year

In the period between April and September of this year, Facebook has terminated some 1.5 billion fake accounts from its network and deleted 2.1 billion pieces of spam. Facebook shared the staggering number in its Community Standards Report. The report breaks down how Facebook has dealt with issues like adult nudity, hate speech, terrorist propaganda, violent and graphic content and fake accounts. According to Facebook many fake accounts are the direct result of cyber attacks. The social network has gotten much better at recognizing and preventing violating content even before...

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Quad-cam Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) arrives in Russia

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) arrived as the first smartphone in the world with four cameras on the back. At the launch, officials said only select markets would get the device. We knew the EU and India are getting it, the latter having its event scheduled for November 20, but today another major country received the device - Russia. The phone is already listed on Samsung Russia website in all three colors - Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, and Bubblegum Pink. The pricing is RUB39,990 which is the equivalent to $605/€535. The device can be purchased online through the company website or at...

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Amazon UK discounts Pocophone F1 by £50

Which is the cheapest phone with a Snapdragon 845 chipset? If you said "Pocophone F1 for £330", you're almost right. The actual answer is the Pocophone F1 for £280. No gray imports here, this deal comes straight from Amazon UK. The 6/64GB model is available at £50 off (-15%). The 6/128GB model is down by £20 (-6%) to £330. The newly launched UK branch of Mi.com is still charging full price for both versions. Check out our written review and our video review of the Pocophone F1 for more details on the phone. Via

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LG V40 ThinQ review

Why choose between ultra wide and telephoto, when you can have both? That's precisely what LG thought when designing the V40 ThinQ, the first smartphone to go both wider and longer than ‘normal'.

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Realme U officially confirmed to sport MediaTek Helio P70

Realme teased its upcoming smartphone with MediaTek's new Helio P70 chipset on board just over a week ago and now we know, which its name - the Realme U. The company confirmed the news in a Twitter post today. Yes, it's coming. #Realme is bringing to you world's first #MediaTekHelioP70 smartphone with our brand-new U series product. Are U excited? @MediaTek pic.twitter.com/87xBltHsdo— Realme (@realmemobiles) November 16, 2018 So compared to the Realme 1 with the Helio P60, the Realme U is expected to handle AI-related tasks much faster, but the overall raw performance increase won't...

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Oppo A7 is official with HyperBoost and huge 4,230 mAh battery

Oppo A7 started appearing in rumors and leaks a month ago, but now is time for the real deal. The device was introduced at multiple markets with a promo page, but pricing and date of arrival is known only for China. The new phone has a Snapdragon 450 chipset, waterdrop notch, and a huge 4,230 mAh battery, but the most impressive feature is HyperBoost for smooth gaming, making the Oppo A7 the first midranger of the company with the in-house technology. The display of Oppo A7 has 6.2" diagonal, 720p resolution and 19:9 ratio. There is a waterdrop notch as is the case with many...

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Motorola One Power starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie

Well, that was fast. After yesterday's official tease from Motorola the One Power is already receiving its Android Pie update. Note that not all users will be getting the OTA update right away, so it might take some time for you to get the notification. Once you apply the update you can expect new navigation, revamped UI, new split-screen look and re-designed Quick Settings. Supposedly, the battery life should be extended even further as well. The changelog mentions improved camera performance - new panorama feature and better low-light performance. Dual SIM Dual VoLTE support is...

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Nokia will fly fans to its next event to celebrate its new Community site

Nokia is extending an exclusive invitation to its fans to come join it in person for its upcoming December 5 event in Dubai. Under the pretext of the launch of its new Community forum, Nokia Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas asks that fans leave a comment in the thread over at Nokia's Community page. A lucky few will then be selected for a 48 hour round trip to Dubai. It's still a thing of mystery what Nokia will unveil at its December 5 event. We have our hopes to finally see a true Nokia flagship - hopefully in the form of the penta-cam Nokia 9. Rumors also points to a possible...

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vivo X23 Symphony Edition comes with Snapdragon 660 and new selfie camera

You think vivo is done with announcements this week after launching two smartphones on Tuesday? Well, that's where you're wrong. The company introduced a new version of the vivo X23, called Symphony Edition with lower price tag, less impressive chipset and an AI-boosted selfie camera. The vivo X23 Symphony Edition has the same size as the regular X23 - 6.41" AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and tall 19.5:9 tall ratio. It has a fingerprint scanner underneath, leaving one less distraction for the colorful panel at the back. The manufacturer downsized the SoC to the 12 nm...

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Xiaomi is cutting Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 prices in India

After the small price hike on some of the Xiaomi products in India a few days ago, the company is now slashing prices of three smartphones - Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 to celebrate its number one spot for five consecutive quarters in India. 2nd big news of #Super3! 🎉To celebrate No. 1 position for 5 Qs, we are dropping prices of 5 phones by ₹1000!* Redmi Y2 (4+64): ₹11999* RN5Pro (4+64): ₹13999* RN5Pro (6+64): ₹15999* Mi A2 (4+64): ₹15999* Mi A2 (6+128): ₹18999#HonestPricing #1SmartphoneBrand (2/2) pic.twitter.com/DD7f4ckq6Q— Manu Kumar...

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Apple is reportedly working on a modem of its own for future iPhones

The Apple-Qualcomm relationship isn't going all too well lately amidst all the patent and royalty court disputes. Apple even threw Intel into the mix as iPhone modem supplier after solely relying on Qualcomm since 2011. And reportedly, this year the Cupertino-based company completely replaced Qualcomm with Intel. But the latest rumor going around suggests that Intel-Apple partnership might be short-lived as well because the smartphone maker is looking into the option of in-house production. According to sources, Apple is looking to hire a team of engineers in San Diego to work on...

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Honor 10 Lite spotted in first TV commercial

Honor 10 Lite is arriving next week and we know pretty much all the specs. We saw in the first teasers, posted by the company on Weibo, that the new phone will have a gradient back, and thanks to an already airing TV commercial, we know how the phone will look like in real life. The camera positioning and the fingerprint scanner are similar to what Honor implemented in its 8X series, but with rounded edges of the rim for better grip. You can see the Honor 10 Lite lacks any writings on the back - neither Honor nor any AI Camera moniker. This makes us wonder if the company is going for a...

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