Verizon reveals new unlimited plans with more confusing names

Verizon has unveiled a new pricing structure for its plans, effective this Monday August 5. The plans are perhaps even more confusing than before. Verizon advertises it as "mix and match" but with a total of 5 unlimited plans, including a "Just Kids" option with a 5GB soft data cap. Apple Music is also included in two of the four higher-tier unlimited plans. Before I attempt to explain this, I need to list the names of the plans to you know what I'm talking about. All amounts of "premium data" basically translate to a threshold that customers might experience slower speeds during...

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Samsung teases new Exynos chipset coming on August 7 to power the Galaxy Note10

In recent times, Samsung's Galaxy S flagship and its Galaxy Note device launched in the same year have used the same in-house designed Exynos chipset, but that's set to change this time around. For the Galaxy Note10, Samsung has been working on an improved version of the Exynos 9820 that was featured in the Galaxy S10 family. The Note10 has already been caught in a benchmark results database sporting an Exynos 9825, but so far the company's chip-making division has stayed mum on any such products being in the pipeline. Until today. Here's a teaser video from the official Samsung Exynos...

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Get ready for "WhatsApp from Facebook" and "Instagram from Facebook"

You know what has so far been missing from WhatsApp and Instagram? Facebook. The social network may have owned the two services for many years now, but how would ordinary people know that? Also, doesn't it seem to you that Instagram and WhatsApp are just... too short and to the point? Not convoluted enough, perhaps? Well, this 'bug' is going to get fixed soon, according to a new report from "three people familiar with the matter". Facebook has already notified Instagram and WhatsApp employees that it plans to rebrand both apps. So ladies and gentlemen, get ready for "WhatsApp from...

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy A50 get tortured on video

The Galaxy A50 is one of a (growing) number of smartphones in the company's mid-range line, newly revamped for 2019 in both branding and philosophy. This is definitely not going to be confused for a flagship by anyone, with its inner specs and outward plastic construction. But will it bend? Will it scratch? Will its screen burn? If you feel like these are the types of pressing questions you simply must know the answer to right now, then sit back and enjoy another durability testing video by Zack from JerryRigEverything. If you didn't watch for some reason, here's the quick skinny....

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New case renders show the Galaxy Note10 in Aura Red and Aura Blue

You may have already seen the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in a bunch of colors, but how about red? Or blue? Well, here you go. In this hour's Note10-related leak, here's a blue Note10+ standing pretty next to a red Note10. Aura Blue, and Aura Red, to be precise. These hues should join the already leaked black, white, pink, and Aura Glow options. Though, as usual, not all of these may launch at the same time, and not all may be available in all markets. If you're wondering what kinds of official cases Samsung is preparing for the duo, aside from the simple ones there's the LED Cover,...

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Our nubia Red Magic 3 video review is up

When the third installment in the nubia Red Magic series was announced it grabbed all the headlines with its monster specs modest and price tag. As gaming phones are gaining more traction, nubia aims to provide a top-notch solution for mobile gamers with its Red Magic 3. Even if you're not a hardcore gamer, this device still deserves your attention thanks to its packed spec sheet and affordable price. Some of its highlights include a built-in cooling fan, customizable back LED strip and 8K video recording. In addition, you're not compromising on performance as it comes with the...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 dummies confirm screen sizes

Earlier today we saw the colors of the Galaxy Note10, followed by pictures of its audio dongle. The third piece of rumor for the day is the screen diagonals, confirmed by British retailer Mobile Fun. The reseller received dummy units from Olixar that were manufactured specifically for case testing purposes. Measuring the non-usable gadgets, it appears the screen of the Galaxy Note10 will be 6.3", while the Galaxy Note10+ is arriving with a 6.8" diagonal. Since Olixar already has the full dimensions, it is now selling the first batch of cases for the latest Samsung flagship at Mobile...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 coming to Europe on August 23

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was announced earlier this week but the information at that point didn't contain launch dates. Now, that the company's regional websites have started uploading pages for the tablet that bit has been cleared. Samsung Netherlands says sales start on August 23, while Samsung Germany reveals that locals will have to wait until August 30. The Netherlands is getting the 6/128GB version for €699 and the 8/256GB variant at €779. The LTE variant will come in a 6/128GB configuration for €779. Germans will have to pay €50 extra for the base model - €749 for the...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ prices confirmed

Another notable leakster just shared the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ pricing on Twitter and it seems that the initial report that got out last month was fairly accurate. It has already been leaked but confirming from my side as well. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will start from €949 for 256GB Variant. Galaxy Note10+ will cost €1099 for 256GB and €1199 for 512GB. The Price will slightly differ b/w Euro countries.Will tell about more variants soon! pic.twitter.com/VyNjAj1YE3— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 1, 2019 But instead of a starting at €999 Ishan Agarwal claims the ...

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Exynos 9630 coming to power future Samsung A-series phones

According to inside sources, Samsung is preparing an Exynos 9610 successor - a chip found in this year's Galaxy A50 and under a different name and altered clock speeds in a bunch of other smartphones. The successor will likely be called Exynos 9630 and we might see it next year. The report also claims that next year's Galaxy A51 and A71 will be powered by the said chip. It's in its early testing stage so details are scarce but one would assume that it will use a smaller manufacturing process. Perhaps an 8nm node like this year's flagship Exynos 9820. Source

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Google will hold an auction for alternative search providers in the EU

After Google was mandated to offer its EU Android users the ability to choose alternative search and browser apps, the company has decided to hold an auction to select the eligible search providers. The three highest bidders will appear alongside Google during the setup process for all Android smartphones and tablets starting at the beginning of 2020. Once the user selects a search engine, it will automatically become the default option throughout the phone's interface and even in Google's Chrome browser. Users will still be able to switch their default search engine at any time after...

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Black Shark 2 Pro appears on TENAA with new memory variants

The freshly announced Black Shark 2 Pro comes in two memory versions - 12GB/128GB priced at CNY2,999 ($430/€390) and 12GB/256GB priced at CNY3,499 ($505/€455). But, it seems the company will soon offer you more to choose from. The Black Shark 2 Pro has appeared on TENAA with 6GB and 8GB RAM. There's also a new storage variant - 512GB. The 6GB RAM variant will likely come with 128GB or 256GB storage, while the 8GB RAM version may have 512GB of onboard storage. There's no word from Black Shark yet about these new variants, so we will have to wait till more information surfaces. In the...

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Mediatek's 5G SoC coming to the market in Q1 2020

Mediatek held a press conference to announce its financial results for the first half of the year. The Taiwanese company reported 16.8% monthly increase in revenue and 1.8% on a yearly basis, but another announcement grabbed our attention. Company CEO Cai Lixing announced the company will deliver samples of its 5G SoC with the Helio M70 modem in Q3 2019. Mass production of the chip will start in Q1 2020, right in time for the 5G revolution, said Cai. We already saw the details about the 5G modem, which is built in a chipset, but the actual chipset's name is not yet confirmed....

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+'s audio dongle pictured

The absence of a legacy 3.5mm audio jack on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is no secret. We've had tons of evidence over the past couple of weeks that Samsung is finally ditching the audio port with its Note10 lineup, but this latest leak at least gives some hope that there will be a workaround. Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note10+ dongle Roland Quandt published on Twitter a couple of images of a Samsung USB-C to 3.5mm audio dongle launching with the Note10+. He didn't confirm if it comes in the retail box, or if it will be an optional accessory though. Source

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Sony's phone shipments fell by 55% in Q2 2019

Sony is continuing to lose ground in the smartphone world. The company's latest financial report shows it shipped only 900,000 phones in the April-June period - the lowest in the past 9 years. Just a year ago Sony managed 2 million phone shipments for the same period which itself was a low point compared to the likes of 2014 when the company hovered around the 10 million mark. As a result of the slumping sales, Sony's financial department foresees that its phone sales will bring in only JPY 380 billion ($3.55 million) in revenues which is 7% below the previous estimates. In addition,...

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Realme's 64MP quad camera smartphone is coming on August 8

Back in June, Realme first teased its 64MP quad camera smartphone. The company didn't give us a date then, but now we know the company's next flagship will go official on August 8 at a "Camera Innovation Event" in the Indian capital New Delhi. Get ready to witness some of the world's first in smartphone camera technology at the #realme camera innovation event. Stay Tuned as we #LeapToQuadCamera and reveal the world's first 64MP Quad Camera technology on a smartphone. pic.twitter.com/iN6xde6Y7l— realme (@realmemobiles) August 2, 2019 Realme has launched dual camera smartphones - the...

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Asus Zenfone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy A80

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 series to arrive in three colors, leaked images reveal

Leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ have been pouring like summer rain. The latest info, coming straight from Evan Blass on Twitter, showcases each of the phones in three colors - Black, White, and Pearl gradient. The Galaxy Note10+ is on the top row with its extra ToF camera right below the LED flash. You can also see the actual device is bigger, and the S Pen does a great job to help with measurements. The stylus will remain the same size, but the extra room on the inside will be likely occupied by more battery. Samsung Galaxy...

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