Mysterious Huawei with punch hole camera appears on TENAA

Huawei introduced its nova 4 series back in December 2018 as the first lineup with punch hole design of the front panel to make room for the selfie camera. Later, more and more devices with the solution popped up, including the nova 5i smartphones. However, this is the first time we see a device with a cutout for the front camera and only two snappers on the back. It is codenamed ART-TL00x and was just certified in China. Huawei ART-TL00x With the lack of a fingerprint scanner and the relatively low number of cameras, it is safe to assume the ART-TL00x could arrive as...

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Realme X2 Pro will come with 65W Super VOOC charging and 90Hz Fluid Display

Realme's first flagship smartphone - X2 Pro - is coming soon with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 64MP quad camera, and 20x hybrid zoom. Realme hasn't announced its launch date yet, but the company confirmed two new features of the X2 Pro - 65W Super VOOC charging and a 90Hz Fluid Display. The 65W Super VOOC charging was announced last month and it can charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 30 minutes The Realme XT and X2 ship with a 4,000 mAh battery, so it remains to be seen if the X2 Pro will also pack the same cell or have one with higher capacity. A Realme executive previously confirmed...

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Microsoft Surface Earbuds have Office 365 integration, 8-hour battery life

Alongside many other products, at its event today Microsoft also announced the Surface Earbuds, thus joining the true wireless earbuds market, after its initial move in the audio space with the Surface Headphones from last year. The Surface Earbuds have 8-hour battery life, and with the charging case you have two additional charges, which means that you're covered for 24 hours in total. The earbuds support Android Fast Pair and Windows Swift Pair, and you control them by touch gestures or voice. They have a directional dual mic array, and Spotify integration (though this hasn't been...

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Microsoft Surface Neo is coming next year with two 9" screens and a 360-degree hinge

Remember Microsoft's Courier tablet? The rumored device was all the rage in the mobile world from 2008 to 2010, with its dual touchscreens and pen input support, but it never got to see the light of day, having been canceled before release. Today Microsoft has introduced the Surface Neo, which is an obvious spiritual successor to that concept. It has two 9" touchscreens, a 360-degree hinge, pen support, and bezels - many of them. Each side is 5.6mm thick, so when folded you're going to hold something that's 11.2mm thick. It weighs 1.3kg. There's Gorilla Glass of some sort on top of "the...

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Google brings new privacy controls for mobile users

Back at Google I/O in May we saw that Maps and Search are the next two Android apps that will get Incognito mode built-in. Now Google is officially rolling it out so you can keep your activity and search data off your Google account. The feature will be accessible from the profile menu inside the app. Google Maps Incognito Mode | YouTube auto-delete | Assistant privacy controls Alongside, Google is adding several privacy controls such as auto-delete for YouTube which will delete all location, history and app activity data. You can set specific time periods ranging from 3 to 18...

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"We always try to keep our prices as low as possible," says Apple CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with German publication Stern to talk about the new iPhones and the Apple TV+ service. This was during a visit at the Blinkist office, a Berlin-based startup that summarizes non-fiction books. However, the conversation wasn't just about the new app, it kept coming back to Apple's pricing strategy. "We always try to keep our prices as low as possible and fortunately we were able to lower the price of the iPhone this year", said Cook. Indeed, the iPhone 11 is €800, €50 down from the price of the XR last year. Also, TV+ is €5 a month compared to Netflix's...

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5G-enbabled Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is in the works, will be world's first 5G tablet

Samsung is working on a 5G version of the Galaxy Tab S6 - it will probably become the first 5G-enabled tablet in the world. The tablet, which bears a model number SM-T866N, was spotted in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications. Note that the "N" typically indicates a model slated for South Korea. That makes sense - Samsung's home country is one of few with active 5G networks and the Galaxy S10 5G has been selling pretty well there, plus the Galaxy Note10 duo is available only in 5G flavor. Samsung SM-T866N Galaxy Tab S6 5G certifications: Bluetooth SIG • Wi-Fi Alliance The Samsung...

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro rumored to bring 108MP camera and Snapdragon 730G chipset

Back in July Xiaomi introduced its new CC series of phones with the CC9 and CC9e alongside a CC9 Meitu Edition. The Mi CC9e was eventually brought to international markets as the Mi A3 while the Mi CC9 hit global markets as the Mi 9 Lite. Now rumors from China are suggesting that the CC line will get a fourth member dubbed the Mi CC9 Pro. The phone is said to come with a curved screen and will pack Samsung's 108 MP ISOCELL Bright HMX camera sensor. Under the hood, the CC9 Pro is believed to come with the Snapdragon 730G SoC. The announcement is believed to come as early as October 24...

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Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop 3, Pro 7 and the Pro X

During this year's annual Microsoft day, the company announced three new Windows 10-powered Surface products along with a Surface Slim Pen. The devices in question are the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Pro X. Surface Laptop 3 Let's start with the Surface Laptop 3. The design remains generally the same with some key differences compared to its predecessor. For once, the iconic Alcantara finish for the wrist rest is now an option and not a standard for all models. The standard is now a machined aluminum finish instead. The device also comes with a long-awaited...

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Microsoft announces Surface Duo - a foldable Android phone with two screens

Remember the Sony Tablet P? Microsoft seems to have forgotten all about it as it wrapped up its Surface event today with a rather curious announcement - the Surface Duo. The Surface phone that has been rumored so often in the past finally materialized, but it's not what anybody expected. It's an Android device has two 5.6" screens and bezels that seem to come straight out of 2012. No, it's not one of those trending foldable screens - these are two separate panels with a gap between them and while the demo clearly showed you can stretch the same app or image across the two it will...

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OnePlus 7T arrives one week early at pop-up spots across the world

OnePlus 7T was introduced with three cameras last week, with sales and shipments scheduled for October 18. However, biggest fans of the phone company can actually line up a week earlier at dedicated pop-up stores in several cities across the world to have a hands-on experience and purchase the device. The OnePlus 7T Pop-Up will appear on October 11 in London, Paris, Brussels, Barcelona, Utrecht, Tallinn, Copenhagen, and Stockholm in Europe. The United States will have only one location - Showfields in New York City. The first 100 buyers on the line will receive a voucher for a...

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Motorola One Macro leaks in purple gradient with triple rear cameras

The Motorola One Macro that we are hearing about for the past few weeks is expected to go official soon. There's no word from Motorola yet about the One Macro, but its image was recently leaked by a Saudi retailer which revealed its design. The image on the Saudi retailer's website showed off the One Macro in Black-Blue gradient, and a new render surfaced today shows the phone in purple color. The One Macro will sport a waterdrop notch display with small bezels on the left and right sides. Around the back, it has a fingerprint reader joined by a triple camera setup which includes a...

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Deals: Motorola One Zoom is €30 off in Germany with Amazon Prime

The Motorola One Zoom typically goes for €430 in Germany, but if you have Amazon Prime (and don't mind Alexa coming pre-loaded), you can save €30. Here are links to the Electric Gray and Cosmic Purple versions of the phone. We have a hands-on review for the One Zoom, including plenty of camera samples - the camera is the headlining feature of this phone, which is named after the 3x telephoto cam with an 8MP sensor and OIS. The other three cameras on the back are a 48MP wide shooter (f/1.7, OIS), 16MP ultra wide-angle cam (117°) and a 5MP depth sensor. Motorola One Zoom • Sony...

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You can no longer install Google apps on the Mate 30 Pro

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro launched without pre-installed Google Services. Soon after the launch, a backdoor was found allowing you to side-load them on the device using the LZPlay app, which is found on Google Play Store. However, this method comes with a risk, according to developer John Wu because it relies on Huawei's undocumented MDM API so the workaround is no longer an option. The LZPlay app has been pulled off the LZPlay.net website and users who have already installed the apps are at risk. Besides, the apps don't even work anymore. They don't pass any SafetyNet tests and...

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WhatsApp testing self-destructing messages

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "disappearing messages" that will let you send messages that disappear after a set interval. This feature was spotted by WABetaInfo in version 2.19.275 of WhatsApp for Android's beta app in group chat settings. It allows you to send messages which would disappear automatically from the conversation after five seconds or one hour. WABetaInfo reports that this new privacy feature is currently under development and it's unclear when it will be rolled out to users across the globe on the stable channel. However, beta users will be...

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Oppo Reno gets Android 10 beta

With the latest ColorOS 6 public beta, Oppo is bringing Android 10 to the Oppo Reno. Initially, the update was scheduled for the end of October but Oppo has decided to go ahead and push the firmware earlier than expected. According to previous details, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom is also on track to receive the new update, later on in this month. ColorOS 6 based on Android 10 brings an improved visual core with a system-wide dark mode, new wallpapers, themes and sounds. Additionally, you get all the standard Android 10 features like improved Smart Reply, Live captions and overhauled...

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Android Auto Wireless adds support for several Samsung Galaxy phones

Android Auto has been around for quite some time now but its wireless connectivity was exclusive to Nexus and Pixel phones so far. Now, according to a new support document on Google's Android Auto page, wireless functionality has been brought over to the Samsung Galaxy S8, S9 and S10 series alongside the Note8 and Note9. Users with thoses phone and a car that supports Android Auto will now be able to enjoy the full experience wire-free. The initial setup still requires a USB connection. The only requirement is that the phone is running Android 9 Pie with version 4.7 of the Android Auto...

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Google Pixel 4 XL appears in a new render

Yesterday we saw an official-looking press render of the Google Pixel 4 revealing its design, and now its turn for the Pixel 4 XL to stand in the spotlight. Like the Pixel 4, the 4 XL will come in three colors - Just Black, Clearly White and Oh So Orange - and the one we are looking at today is the Clearly White variant that has a black-colored front with the back having a white paint job. This render, which comes from popular leakster Evan Blass, also confirms that the Pixel 4 and 4 XL will have similar designs. Besides, the press image also shows off an orange-colored power key on the...

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Garmin launches MARQ Commander smartwatch with a hardware clear data button

Garmin has its own niche in smartwatch market, used by people that actually care about the data, collected by the wearable - distance, altitude, pace, etc. As such, the company is investing a lot of effort in its premium products like the MARQ lineup, with its latest model called MARQ Commander. The most interesting feature of the new smartwatch is an actual button that wipes out all personal data. Called Stealth Mode, the feature immediately turns of GPS position sharing, wireless connectivity, communication, and deletes all data gathered in the memory. Although this feature is...

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Google will reportedly announce the Pixel Buds 2 alongside Pixel 4

Back in 2017, Google launched its first wireless earbuds - the Pixel Buds. They were announced around the time that the AirPods were growing in popularity and every major company seemed to be releasing its own pair of wireless earbuds. The Pixel Buds also had direct connectivity with Google Assistant, and were able to translate conversations in real-time. The translation feature wasn't all it was hyped up to be. Meanwhile, the braded cord holding the two Pixel Buds together actually had wiring, so the Buds weren't independently wireless. The charging case was also not very practical while...

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Realme X2 Pro coming soon with Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 64MP camera, and 20x Hybrid Zoom

Oppo spin-off Realme unveiled the Snapdragon 730G-powered X2 last week, and a couple of days ago, Realme executives confirmed that the company will soon unveil a Pro variant with a 90Hz display and Snapdragon 855+ SoC. Well now, Realme has revealed a few more specs of the X2 Pro, while also confirming that it will be launched in Spain "very soon". The X2 Pro, like the XT and X2, will sport a quad camera setup on the back with a 64MP unit as the primary camera. But, there are some changes this time. For starters, the 8MP ultrawide angle camera now has an FOV of 115 degrees as opposed...

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