Nokia 9 PureView is $200 off once again

Last month during Amazon's huge Prime Day event, the Nokia 9 PureView was selling for just $499.99, $200 off its usual price. The price went back up afterwards, but we're happy to report that it's dropped again, to the same $499.99 level. The deal is live at Amazon, Best Buy, as well as B&H, but it is likely to be a limited-time offer only, so make sure you don't waste any time if you want to take advantage of it. At Best Buy you can even save an additional $50, grabbing the phone for a mere $449.99, if you choose to activate it with AT&T upon purchase. The Nokia 9 PureView is HMD...

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Apple Watch Series 5 is coming this fall, analyst claims

Famous analyst of all things Apple Ming-Chi Kuo has published another research note today, and this one is about the Apple Watch Series 5, which is apparently going to launch this fall. That's interesting because so far we haven't seen many leaks about Apple's next-gen wearable. If Kuo is right (and he generally is right more than wrong), then we might see the Watch Series 5 make its debut alongside the iPhone 11 at Apple's big fall event, which could take place on September 10. The Apple Watch Series 5 and its successors will start to use displays from JDI. The Japanese company's panels...

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Huawei P smart Pro specs revealed by Enterprise listing

Android's Enterprise database contains a list of smartphones that are recommended by Google for use on its enterprise platform. Occasionally, a smartphone goes up on the database prematurely or in this case two phones in two days. After the nova 5T yesterday, Google has now spilled the beans of the Huawei P smart Pro. According to the Android Enterprise Directory, the Huawei P smart Pro will get 4GB of RAM, 64GB of base storage, and support a fingerprint scanner. The listing also includes a single image of the phone from the front. Unfortunately, this is the only information...

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Oppo Reno2 5G design leaks as certification confirms VOOC 3.0 support

A new Oppo device bearing the PCKM70 model number passed through China's Compulsory Certification Agency (CCC) just ahead of the upcoming Reno2 series announcement. The only details that are available from the certificate are that it comes with VOOC 3.0 support for 20W fast charging and supports 5G connectivity. Alleged Oppo Reno2 3C certification Earlier today we got official confirmation from Oppo that the lineup will feature a quad-camera setup with 20x Zoom capabilities. The brand's website had a Reno2 page listing for a brief period which gave us our first official look at the...

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Samsung Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 key specs leak

Samsung revamped mid-range portfolio was a huge success this year and it will certainly be a major part of the company's 2020 portfolio. Yesterday we learned about the major camera upgrades that will be coming to next year's Galaxy A series phones and today it's the M line's turn to get some early exposure. Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 alleged specs Starting off with the Galaxy M21, we can expect the Exynos 9609 chipset found in the Motorola One Action paired with 4GB RAM. Around the back, we'll see a 24MP main cam and 5MP depth sensor. Next in line we have the Galaxy M31 which will...

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Apple HomePod up for pre-orders in Japan and Taiwan

Preorders for the Apple HomePod are now live on Apple's Japan and Taiwan websites. The smart speaker retails for JPY 32,800 Yen ($308) and TWD 9,900 ($316), respectively, with an expected shipping date of next Friday, August 23. The HomePod currently retails in the US for $300, following a $50 price cut. It was slow to gain market share with most competitors coming at a fraction of the its price and Amazon's strong hold of the smart speaker market. Since its launch, Apple has updated the HomePod with phone call support, support for multiple timers, and ability to search for...

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Google updates Chrome OS with camera modes of all things

Google announced another update for Chrome OS, and this time it brought some rather unexpected features for Chromebooks and Pixel Slates. Key features include better media navigation between tabs, more photo modes and easier way to clean notifications. Google issues new updates every six weeks, but this one grabbed our attention particularly due to the Portrait Mode and Square Mode. We understand there are some people who take photos with their tablets, including a Pixel Slate, but we simply cannot fathom why would someone use a 12.3" device when a simple smartphone does a much...

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5G Moto Mod updated with support for Z2 Force and reverse charging

Verizon and Motorola partnered with Qualcomm to make the first 5G-compatible device. It was not a 5G smartphone, but a Moto Mod accessory that gives a 5G modem and additional battery pack to the Moto Z3. The 5G Moto Mod went on sale in April, along with Verizon 5G network Today, the 5G Moto Mod is getting an update that adds support for the (Verizon-branded) Moto Z2 Force. Previously, the Moto Mod 5G was only compatible with the Moto Z3 and Z4. Motorola Verizon 5G Moto Mod In addition, Motorola has modified the Moto Mod's power system to enable two-way charging between the...

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Two new Xiaomi smartphones pop up on 3C, one of them has 18W charging

Xiaomi has just got two new phones certified by the Chinese 3C, and they are likely members of the upcoming Redmi 8 series. The devices with model numbers M1906G7E and M1906G7T have received China's Compulsory Certificate mark, alongside an 18W charger with a serial number MDY-10-EC. CCC certification The second line reads that another phone with two model numbers (likely different memory combinations) got the approval from 3C, but they appear to be low-end or mid-range phones since they'll ship with the MDY-09-EK charger that tops up at 10W. It is way too early to know what...

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Motorola One Action promo videos show off the ultra wide Action Camera

The Motorola One Action was just announced and its unique feature, the Action Cam, is the focus of the first promo videos. You can read our review for an in-depth look into the phone and its cameras, but if you only have a minute, check out this video: It's shot in 21:9, of course. That's the aspect ratio of the phone's screen and you can set the Action Cam to record 21:9 video too, which works especially well with the 117° ultra wide-angle lens. Chances are that you'll be on the move when using the Action Camera, so video stabilization is important. There's no OIS, but here's a...

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The Motorola One Action unveiled with an ultrawide camera, 21:9 screen

Action cams may be the one species of digital cameras that retained its popularity in the age of smartphones. They are characterized by wide-angle lenses and 60fps video recording, geared towards capturing action-packed clips. But the action cams may soon follow their point-and-shoot cousins into the great beyond if phones like this one become popular. The Motorola One Action gets its name from the unique Action Camera on its back. It has a 117° ultrawide angle lens and captures video at 1080p/60. Its 16MP sensor uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to improve image quality in low light and...

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Oppo Reno2 series arriving on August 28 with quad camera and 20x zoom

Earlier this month we came across a report which stated that Oppo was planning to launch the new Reno series this month which would come to India first. That now got its official confirmation as the company has confirmed it's unveiling the Reno2 series on August 28. We are probably looking at multiple phones here as the image posted by Oppo India's Twitter account says "Reno2 Series". The smartphones will come with a quad camera setup at the back aligned vertically in the center and will offer 20x zoom. Introducing #OPPOReno2 #Quadcam with #20xZoom. Coming first to India on 28.08.2019...

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G sells out in minutes on Chinese debut

The much-anticipated 5G-capable version of the Huawei Mate 20 X has finally arrived in China but only lasted for a few minutes. The handset's first flash sale concluded in less than an hour with all units gone. Looking back, maybe it's not that big of a surprise because over a million registrations were placed before the flash sale. Unfortunately, we don't know how many units were available. but the good news is that it's going to be up again tomorrow. The price is CNY 6,199 ($900) for the 8GB/256GB model. The rest of the specs are pretty much the same except for the lowered battery...

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Galaxy Note10+ 45W charger up for pre-order, AKG NC headphones appear in training materials

With the Note10 duo, Samsung finally brought faster charging speeds to its flagships. The Galaxy Note10 goes up to 25W, while the Note10+ can reach 45W, but since both come with 25W chargers you'd need to pay extra to unlock the full speed. The new charger is now available for pre-order on Samsung's website and retails for $49.99/€49.99/£49.99, depending on where you live. Samsung claims it will be able to ship it out by September 13. Samsung 45W fast charger Just two days ago we came across a video comparison which showed that Samsung's new 25W charger can fully top up the Galaxy...

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nubia Z20 now available for purchase

The nubia Z20 unveiled last week is now available for purchase in China through the company's official site. It comes in 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB configurations priced at CNY3,499 ($495/€450), CNY3,699 ($525/€475) and CNY4,199 ($595/€535), respectively. The top-end model's stock hasn't arrived yet, though. The nubia Z20 is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and runs Android Pie-based nubia UI 7 out of the box. It flaunts a 6.42" FHD+ Super AMOLED notch-less display and sports a secondary screen at the back measuring 5.1" diagonally. The secondary screen doubles up as a...

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Xiaomi launches Star Diamond case for Mi CC9 series

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has launched a new case for its Mi CC9 series which includes the CC9, CC9e, and the CC9 Meitu Edition. This new phone case, called Star Diamond (translated from Chinese), has a starry pattern and is made up of 10,000 Austrian crystals. Xiaomi says the design is inspired by the Northern Lights and recommends using it with the white color variant of the CC9 trio. This glittery case comes in a special pink-colored box and is already available for purchase in China. You can pick one up for CNY499 ($70/€65) from Xiaomi's official site. Source 1 | Source...

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vivo iQOO Pro 5G confirmed to ship with a 4,500 mAh battery

The vivo iQOO Pro 5G is arriving next week with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC. Now, the company has confirmed yet another specification of the smartphone - the battery - which will have a capacity of 4,500 mAh. iQOO hasn't revealed anything else about the Pro 5G other than showing off the back of the phone, but thanks to its TENAA listing, we know what the phone will look like and most of its internals. vivo iQOO Pro 5G The iQOO Pro 5G will run Android Pie and sport a 6.41" FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner embedded in it. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM,...

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