You can set Google Assistant to the Bixby key with a new workaround

As of February 28, Bixby was updated on the Galaxy S8, S9 and Galaxy Note8 and Note9 devices running on Samsung's One UI (Android 9) allowing the dedicated Bixby button to be remapped to a custom action or app. You still can't totally disable Bixby, but you can at least set Bixby to a double press so that it won't be as easy to accidentally trigger. You can then set the single-press to open any app or set a custom action that you wish such as calling a contact or toggling Wi-Fi. It was discovered, however, that Samsung blacklisted certain apps, specifically competing voice...

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Tim Cook says Apple is "rolling the dice" on products that will "blow you away"

Apple held an investors meeting in Cupertino this Friday where Tim Cook got a chance to briefly and vaguely discuss future Apple products. While he didn't go into very much detail about what products we might expect from Apple. Tim Cook was quoted by Bloomberg telling investors that he's "never been more optimistic" about the company today and where it's headed. Cook said Apple is "planting seeds" and "rolling the dice" on products in the future that will "blow you away". We hope this means that Apple is going to start taking more risks with products in the near-future. Cook says there is...

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You can now pre-order a Xiaomi Mi 9 in the UK, but you probably shouldn't

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 9 for European markets last Sunday at MWC, and now the phone has already gone up for pre-order in the UK, with shipping expected to commence on March 25. There's a huge catch, however. At the moment Xiaomi's official online store for the UK doesn't have the device for pre-order, it's only third-party retailer Clove that will let you do the deed. And here's the thing - while Xiaomi hasn't officially announced pricing for the UK, for Eurozone countries the Mi 9 should start at €449. That currently translates into £386. That said, if you want one from Clove...

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 durability test video pops up

As expected, shortly after the launch of the new Galaxy S10, durability tests started to pop up on YouTube. JerryRigEverything is one of the first channels to do it in its own unique way. And the video had some interesting findings. For instance, the watertight seals are now purple. Okay, maybe not that exciting but perhaps you'd be interested in the under-display fingerprint reader and how it holds up when the screen is damaged. Since the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works in a different way compared to the optic ones, one would expect that it wouldn't be bothered by the...

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Oppo F11 Pro teaser brags about 90.9% screen-to-body ratio

The Oppo F11 Pro will join the ranks of phones with a pop-up camera - none of those notch or punch hole cameras to get in the way of you playing a game. And that's a valid enough concern, games could have issues with trying to draw UI elements where the notch has taken a bite out of the display. Old games, especially. The latest teaser from Oppo boasts about the 90.9% screen-to-body ratio of the notch-less, hole-less display. The 6.5" display with 1,080 x 2,340px resolution that is, something we know from a detailed leak. The pop-up camera mechanism will raise and lower a 16MP sensor to...

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Razer Phone 2 gets 60fps recording in camera app update

Razer has started rolling out an update to the Camera app on the Razer Phone 2, which enables recording videos in 60fps in 1080p and 4K. The company recently started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update for the Razer Phone 2, which is required to make use of this new feature in the Camera app. 60fps capture can be used for a smooth, more natural looking video, or it can be slowed down 2x to create a high quality 30fps slow motion video. Both the Android 9 Pie and Camera updates are now rolling out so make sure you grab them to get the best out of your device. Source •...

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OxygenOS 9.0.4 update brings deep Google Duo integration to OnePlus 5/5T

Over two weeks ago, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS updates for OnePlus 6 and 6T which brought in deep integration with Google Duo to these smartphones. Now the company has extended this feature to its 2017 smartphones - OnePlus 5 and 5T. OnePlus has started seeding OxygenOS 9.0.4 update for OnePlus 5 and 5T now. Duo is now integrated natively with call logs, dial pad, contacts, as well as the SMS app. This lets you quickly make a video call via Duo when you are using any of these functions. OnePlus has promised to bring this feature to OnePlus 3 and 3T as well with Android Pie update,...

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Huawei P30 lite photos show a triple camera on the back

The Huawei Mate P30 lite is going through the halls of TENAA and while the certification process isn't complete yet, we have some photos to share. We've already seen some of the specs and until the full process is complete we won't see more. Still, here's a recap. The phone - MAR-AL00, code name Marie Claire - will have a 6.15" screen and will measure 15.29 x 72.7 x 7.4mm. It's a dual SIM device with a 3,240mAh battery. And here are the photos we promised. As you can see, the screen has a teardrop notch for the selfie camera and the rear houses a triple shooter. Huawei P30...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-orders in China make a strong start

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ has been available for pre-order for a while now in some markets, but in China, it arrived yesterday. And according latest intel the Galaxy S10 pre-orders in the first two hours were twice as high as what the Galaxy S9 managed in its first day. Although these numbers are not official they comes from Ice universe, who is typically correct when it comes to Samsung-related leaks. If the amount of pre-orders is indeed real, this would be good news for the Korean manufacturer that has been struggling in China for a while now. We are waiting for...

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vivo iQOO is a gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 855 and sleek design

It was rumored, then leaked, then finally revealed - the vivo iQOO is here. It is a gaming phone with monster specs, making it the most powerful vivo up to date. It comes with Snapdragon 855, triple camera and 44W fast-charging. Screenshots from vivo iQOO presentation The iQOO's official slogan is "Monster Inside", and vivo did ts best to provide some monster specs. RAM is up to 12 GB, while storage goes as high as 256 GB. The screen comes with a 6.41" OLED panel with a waterdrop notch and UD fingerprint scanner. The 44W fast-charging support means you can charge 50% of...

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Meizu Note 9 Lite surfaces with Snapdragon 660 SoC

Meizu will unveil the Note 9 on March 6 in China, but alongside that, we might also get to see the Note 9 Lite. A live image of what's allegedly the Note 9 Lite has leaked online. It shows us the front side of the phone with small bezels. The phone is also running AnTuTu and it made a score of 144,020 points in the benchmark test. The benchmarking tool further reveals some of the phone's specifications like Snapdragon 660 SoC, Android Pie, and a display having 2244 x 1080 pixel resolution. The Note 9 Lite will come with a 12.2 MP rear camera, but it's unclear whether it will...

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Huawei P30 Pro appears in hands-on photos

Huawei P30 Pro is officially arriving on March 26 in Paris, France. However, thanks to helpful leaksters, we already saw its official press images. Then another leakster one-upped the leak game and revealed actual hands-on photos of the phone. Huawei P30 Pro live photos The images reveal the unusual camera setup will have a folded optics module, similar to the 10x zoom technology Oppo demoed at MWC 2019. It is hidden behind the square lens in the triple setup. The fourth camera, seen right below the LED flash, is likely the ToF sensor. Richard Yu with the Huawei P30...

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Realme teases new flagship 3 Pro

The Realme 3 will be launched on March 4, but alongside that, we may also see the company launching the Realme 3 Pro. Realme shared a short video on Twitter teasing the Realme 3 Pro. The video shows the number '3' in the form of a yellow colored lightning bolt. There's also text above it which reads "Be Proactive" with "Pro" highlighted. Any guesses? ⚡ pic.twitter.com/AAHoCvUf9w— Realme (@realmemobiles) February 27, 2019 There's not much known about the Realme 3 Pro at this moment, but it may come with specs slightly superior to the Realme 3. The Realme 3 is confirmed to...

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Redmi Note 7 Pro coming to China on March 18

Redmi unveiled the Note 7 Pro yesterday at an event in India, but it didn't divulge any details regarding its availability in other markets. Today, an official-looking poster surfaced online revealing the phone's launch date in China. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will launch in China on March 18 at an event held in Beijing. But, do note that this information doesn't come from Redmi, so take it with a proverbial grain of salt. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC and it's the first smartphone by the company which comes with this chipset. It features a 48 MP Sony...

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Asus announces Android Pie beta program for ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Earlier last month, Asus announced the Android Pie beta program for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2). And now, the company has extended it to include the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) as well. Zenfone Max Pro M1 users, your craving for Pie ends now! We're opening up the Android Beta Program to all those who wish to have an early taste of the Android Pie, while you wait for the official release. You may apply for the beta version by clicking here https://t.co/M2QHjSuajw pic.twitter.com/vpo5cGMD6w— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) February 28, 2019 The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) launched last year in April with...

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Realme 3 to come with waterdrop notch display and 4,230 mAh battery

The Realme 3 is all set to launch on March 4. It's already confirmed to come with Helio P70 SoC and dual rear cameras and now we learn of two more items on its specs sheet. India's Flipkart has set up a landing page on its website for the Realme 3 which confirms that the smartphone will feature a waterdrop notch display and ship with a 4,230 mAh battery. The smartphone will likely be Flipkart-exclusive in the country. The Realme 3 will be the company's second smartphone after Realme U1 to be powered by Helio P70 SoC. The back of this smartphone will flaunt a diamond-cut design...

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