Instagram rolls out Checkout in the US

It looks like the online shopping space will be getting more crowded as Instagram is moving in with its new Checkout feature in the US. You will now be able to buy products directly from brand posts without leaving the app. Prior to the Checkout, you would be redirected to the brand's website to complete the purchase. The new feature simplifies the process to simply clicking on the item post, selecting details such as sizing and finally placing the order. Checkout-eligible posts will now feature a large blue "Checkout on Instagram" button. Once you make your first purchase you will...

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Google Inbox gets shutdown date

Google Inbox was supposed to be the future of Gmail. It offered more advanced filtering, snoozing of messages, and more visual organization to the Gmail inbox. As of lately, Inbox users knew that the app was going kaput, but it wasn't until recently that users are now seeing a more specific shutdown date. If you head to the Inbox landing page: Google.com/inbox, you'll be greeted with a message that says "Inbox is signing off". Find your favorite features in the new Gmail." Google is going to shut down Inbox at the end of March, and a countdown from the Inbox app ends on April 2. We see the...

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Working Samsung Galaxy Fold handled on video

More than a month before its US launch, a hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy Fold surfaced online showing the smartphone being used by someone other than a Samsung presenter. A 2-minute clip originating from Vietnam shows the device functioning in both its folded and unfolded form. One striking detail is the obvious crease in the middle of the larger 7.3" display and it remains to be seen if that will be present on the final phone or not. Weight distribution seems to be solid as the user managed to fold the phone with just one hand while it was lying flat on a table. From the...

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Sony Xperia 4 might replace the Compact line, will have a 21:9 screen

The launch of the Xperia 1 and the Xperia 10 duo left us with no Compact phone (there's no successor to the XZ3 either). We've been hearing rumors that new Compact models will be pushed closer to the mid-range and this is where the Sony Xperia 4 comes in. This is largely based on rumors being passed around in the Esato forums, including this image that compares two older Xperia Compacts with the rumored new model. The idea behind the Xperia 4 is simple - keep the width of older Compacts, namely 65mm, but grow the screen to a 21:9 aspect ratio. Most phones in the series came with...

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Google announces Stadia, a cloud-based gaming platform

Today, Google has unveiled its newest platform: Stadia - the plural form of the word "stadium". The platform is a cloud-based infrastructure where game developers would be able to write and design games to run directly on Google's hardware at data centers. This opens the possibility for cloud-based gaming which technically "streams" the game to a controller and display. The platform would allow you to play games on any display that has access to the platform. This includes TVs, Laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Stadia's goal is to make games available in 4K resolution and run at 60...

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Apple updates iMac with new CPU and GPU options

Apple has updated its 4K and 5K iMac models with newer Intel Core CPUs and AMD Vega GPUs. The 4K model now comes in two variants with a choice of 8th gen. 3.6GHz quad-core Core i3 or 8th gen. 3.0GHz 6-core Core i5. Both can be configured with an optional 8th gen. 3.2GHz 6-core Core i7. The 5K model comes in three variants, with a choice of 8th gen. 3.0GHz 6-core Core i5, 8th gen. 3.1GHz 6-core Core i5, and 9th gen. 3.7GHz 6-core Core i5. The second and third variants can be configured with a 9th gen. 3.6GHz 8-core Core i9. On the GPU side, the 4K model gets a choice of Radeon...

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Oppo Reno bezels to be almost as thin as those on the Oppo Find X

The Oppo Reno will have 93.1% StB ratio according to Oppo VP Shen Yiren. Today he posted more details about it - the phone will have bezels almost as thin as those on the Oppo Find X. The top bezel will be 1.8mm, the side bezels just 1.63mm. The bottom bezel, which some call the "chin", will be 3.5mm. For comparison, the Find X has a 3.4mm chin and the iPhone XS 3.98mm. Shen posted the image above, which shows the Reno on the right and the Find X on the left. Someone in Weibo's comment section made this collage to compare the three phones: These bezels will surround a 6.4"...

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Netflix won't be joining Apple TV service

Apple is announcing a subscription-based TV and video service on March 25, but Netflix productions won't be part of it. This was confirmed by the company CEO Reed Hastings, Reuters reports. Speaking to journalists, Hastings said Netflix prefers to let its customers enjoy its content on its own service. "We have chosen not to integrate with their service", he said. The Apple service will resell subscriptions from CBS, Viacom, Lions Gate, as well as offer original productions. The market might heat up since Walt Disney and AT&T WarnerMedia also plan to offer streaming services...

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Samsung Galaxy S10e review

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is like a breath of fresh air in a world of behemoth smartphones with enormous displays. To be honest, we didn't expect Samsung or any other manufacturer for that matter to release a compact flagship. Especially since even Sony dropped their compact lineup. But here it is - a small flagship phone for a little less than you'd expect from a normal flagship these days.

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Google's mid-rangers will be called Pixel 3a, the small one will have a 5.6" OLED screen

More info has surfaced about Google's mid-range Pixels, starting with their name - they are not "lite". Instead, they'll be called Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. They will have 5.6" and 6" screens respectively. The differences between the 3a and 3a XL (beyond size) are not known yet. However, a clear picture of the smaller phone is starting to form. The Pixel 3a will have a 5.6" OLED screen (not LCD) with 1,080 x 2,220px resolution (18.5:9). Comparing this to the Pixel 3's 5.5" 18:9 screen suggests we may be looking at a notch. That's not visible in the CAD-based renders or the video...

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Nokia 9 PureView hitting India soon, teaser reveals

Nokia India has posted a teaser video for the Nokia 9 PureView with the closing line 'Stay tuned!'. This isn't at all surprising as we were expecting Nokia to release its new flagship in India sooner or later. It means that HMD will likely detail pricing and availability in the following days. It's also likely that Nokia India will drop new teasers as the local launch draws near. The only bit of information we really need is the price. The Nokia 9 PureView is already shipping in some markets and is a solid smartphone with a reasonable price (around €630 in Europe). It has a...

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Galaxy S10 screen repairs are the most expensive in Samsung's lineup

The screens of the Galaxy S10 phones are the most expensive to repair from the entire lineup of Samsung flagships, including the recent Note9. That said, Apple's pricing remains tangibly higher. The costs hasn't been published everywhere, but we have a couple of price points - Australia and Taiwan. Here are the prices below, compared to how much Apple is charging (in Australia).       Samsung TWD AUD Apple TWD AUD       Galaxy S10+ 7,100 320 iPhone XS Max 10,790 518.95       Galaxy S10 6,450 ...

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Moto G7 coming to India next week

Motorola launched the Moto G7 Power in India last month with a price tag of INR13,999 ($203), and now the company is all set to launch one more smartphone in the country - the Moto G7. The Moto G7 will be launched in India on March 25. Motorola has started promoting the smartphone in the country and has also announced a contest that gives you a chance to win a unit. Key specifications of the Moto G7 include Snapdragon 632 SoC, 4GB RAM, 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display, and a dual camera (12MP and 5MP) at the back. The smartphone comes with a 3,000 mAh battery that fuels the...

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vivo X27 unveiled: 6.39" AMOLED, 48MP main camera, 16MP pop-up selfie cam

The vivo X27 is now official and it is (mostly) an improved version of the V15 Pro. Allow us to guide you through the differences. Both have 6.39" Super AMOLED screens with 1080p+ resolution, built-in fingerprint scanner and no notches or holes. There's a triple camera on the rear with a 48MP Quad Bayer sensor in the main module. It defaults to 12MP mode, as is the intended use case of Quad Bayer cameras. No changes here. vivo X27 in Pink and Blue Next is the 120° ultra-wide angle camera - it's a 13MP shooter. This gives the X27 a resolution advantage over its sibling,...

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Nokia 5.1 is the latest handset to get Android Pie update

HMD Global has so far done a great job of updating its Nokia smartphone lineup to Android Pie. The company has released this latest version of Android for a total of five smartphones this year which include Nokia 3.1, 3.1 Plus, 5, 6, and 8 Sirocco. Today another smartphone joins this group - Nokia 5.1. A timeless classic has been redefined! Nokia 5.1 now runs the latest Android 9, Pie. Nokia smartphones just keep getting better! #GetSmart pic.twitter.com/OrAAgapOTV— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 19, 2019 Android Pie brings in features like navigation gestures, adaptive brightness,...

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Samsung Galaxy A40 arrives in Europe with 25 MP selfie camera

Earlier today we saw leaked press renders of the Samsung Galaxy A40, but now the phone is official in the Netherlands. It arrives with Exynos 7885 chipset, dual main camera, 25 MP selfie shooter, and OneUI. Img The Galaxy A40 arrives as a cheaper alternative of the Galaxy A50, but sits one level above the Galaxy A30. It has a 5.9" Super AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a notch on top that Samsung wants you to call it "Infinity-U display." On the inside, the chipset is coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, and there is a microSD slot for up to 512 GB more. The dual camera...

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Oppo Reno certified with and without 5G

Oppo Reno was just certified by the Bluetooth SIG with two model numbers - CPH1919 and CPH1921, confirming rumors for multiple versions. The only difference between the listings is the latter will support the n78 band for 5G speeds, while all the other specs listed will remain the same. Oppo CPH1919 with no 5G • Oppo CPH1921 with 5G The listing reads 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP rear cameras, but we already knew the setup from an earlier teaser. It will also sport a Dynamic AMOLED screen, the same as in the Galaxy S10 smartphones. However, unlike the Samsung flagships, the Reno will...

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Huawei P30 Pro appears in short video, P30 in a photo

The closer we get to the March 26 event, the official unveiling of the P30 phones, the more leaks we're going to get. This one comes from a factory in China that produces glass screen protectors. You can see in the video, which showcases the Huawei P30 Pro that the in-display fingerprint reader is being tested. Not that it will have any issues, as far as we know Huawei will use an optical reader, which do just fine with screen protectors. Next up is a photo of the Huawei P30. It has a flat screen while the phone in the video has a curved screen, which is how you can tell them apart....

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Huawei Watch GT and Band 3e are now up for sale in India

The Huawei Watch GT and Band 3e are now available for purchase in India through Amazon.in. The Watch GT is offered in two versions - Sports and Classic. The former costs INR15,990 ($232) whereas the latter costs INR16,990 ($247). The Band 3e, on the other hand, carries a price tag of INR1,699 ($25). As a part of the launch offer, Huawei is offering a pair of Bluetooth earphones worth INR2,999 ($44) for free on purchasing either version of the Watch GT. Huawei Watch GT The Watch GT smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and is made up of 316L stainless steel. It can...

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Samsung Galaxy A40 shines in leaked press renders

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 at MWC 2019, but it clearly feels that there's enough room between them to fit another model. The Galaxy A40's first press renders just leaked, revealing key specs like the camera, the fingerprint scanner position and the ports. Samsung Galaxy A40 from all sides The Samsung Galaxy A40 will be offered in Black, Light Blue, and Coral. It will have two cameras on the back, one of them looking like an ultra-wide shooter. The fingerprint sensor will be on the back panel instead of under the display like the Galaxy...

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Xiaomi announces official Indian launch of Mi Pay

Alongside the new Redmi Go, Xiaomi officially introduced its Mi Pay payment service to the Indian market. Back in 2016, Xioami launched Mi Pay in China and followed that up by launching a beta trial in India. Testing is finally complete now and Indian users get full access to Mi Pay. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and ICICI Bank and supports over 120 banks. The service offers instant peer-to-peer transfers to other Mi Pay users or bank accounts. It is highly integrated with MIUI and...

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Samsung Galaxy A20 goes official with 6.4-inch Infinity-V display and 4,000 mAh battery

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A10, A30, and A50 smartphones last month, and today, the company has further expanded its A series by announcing the Galaxy A20. The Samsung Galaxy A20 is powered by Exynos 7884 SoC - the same chipset that makes the Galaxy A10 tick. The smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage and it has a microSD card slot that allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Galaxy A20 is built around a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-V Super AMOLED display on the front while the back flaunts what Samsung calls 3D Glasstic design. As the name suggests, it's a combination of...

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Samsung Galaxy A10 goes on sale in India

The Samsung Galaxy A10 that was unveiled late last month is up for sale in India. The company initially planned to start the sales from March 20 but moved that a day forward. The Galaxy A10 is priced at INR 8,490 ($123) and can be purchased from brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Amazon.in and Flipkart will be offering it online as well as Samsung India's official store. At the time of writing only the latter has actual stock, while Amazon hasn't even put up its listing yet. Samsung Galaxy A10 in Black, Blue, Red The Galaxy A10 is powered by Exynos 7884 SoC which is...

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Redmi Go launched in India

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro in India last month. Today, the company adds a third smartphone to the list - Redmi Go. It is priced at INR4,499 ($65) and will go on sale from March 22 through Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores across the country. Redmi Go The Redmi Go is the first Android Go smartphone by the newly independent sub-brand. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and comes with lightweight versions of the apps like Google Go, Files Go, Google Maps Go, YouTube Go, and Gmail Go. Besides, it also comes pre-installed with lite apps like...

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Meizu 16s is certified, inches closer to launch

Meizu introduced its flagship simply called 16, and later the company CEO announced the successor will be named 16s, instead of the more logical 17. According to Chinese sources, the phone is closer to launch since it was certified by 3C with a model number M971Q. The listing does not reveal much, but it shows the UP0830S charger will come with the phone. The block is the original fast charger of Meizu, meaning the flagship will have mCharge capabilities. Hopefully, it will bring Super mCharge that was demoed at MWC 2017 and we haven't heard a word about it ever...

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