Motorola One Macro debuts with macro camera, Helio P70

The Motorola One Macro is the latest in Moto's camera-themed lineup and as you can tell by its name, its unique skill is macro photography. While most of the Moto One family is made up of mid-rangers, this is an entry-level phone (the E-series to One Zoom's G-series, if you will). Back to the macro camera - it can focus from as close as 2cm (under 1") and uses a 2MP sensor with 1.75µm pixels. When framing a macro shot, keep in mind that when you are standing so close to the subbject you get a natural bokeh (no image processing needed). For regular shots, the phone packs a 13MP main...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes to Ukraine

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro announced in late August has arrived in Ukraine. It's priced at UAH6,999 ($280/€260) for the 6GB/64GB version and UAH7,799 ($315/€290) for the 6GB/128GB model. It comes in Black, Green and White colors, and can be purchased from online retailers and authorized Mi Stores across the country. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro The Redmi Note 8 Pro is built around a 6.53" FHD+ display and is the first smartphone to have a Helio G90T SoC under the hood. It also has a quad camera setup on the back which is a combination of a 64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP...

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Essential founder Andy Rubin shows tall and narrow upcoming phone with color shifting back

One of the key features of the Android world has always been crazy experimentation with form factors. For a while not so long ago that seemed to have waned somewhat, but recently we've seen a resurgence of this idea, with foldables and waterfall displays and various solutions to cutting screen bezels so much that there isn't room for a selfie camera anymore. Those are all things we're pretty much used to by now, but then, there's this. Essential founder Andy Rubin (and before that, Android co-founder) has just teased the company's next smartphone, and it's, well, different. See for...

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Screenshot from Apple Alarms app hints at upcoming "Sleep" app

The Apple Watch is among the best-selling smartwatches around the world. Many have praised its communication and safety features and the Apple Watch's fitness abilities are well executed. One thing missing, however, is native support for Sleep tracking. There have been third-party applications that offer some way to track sleep, but they are not as convenient as automatic tracking that other fitness bands offer out of the box. The latest hint that Sleep tracking could be coming soon comes from a screenshot spotted in the Apple Watch App Store. In the release screenshots for the Alarms app...

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Sharp S7 announced in Japan with 1-week battery life and Android One

On Tuesday, Sharp announced a new smartphone for Japan. The Sharp S7 is a rebranded variant of the Sharp Aquos Sense 3 Lite - only it comes with a couple of new hardware features like a power-efficient display and a large 4,000 mAh battery. Sharp also claims this device can last up to 1-week on a single charge. Judging by the antenna lines, we infer this phone has a metal back cover, something we haven't seen in a few years since most phone makers switched to glass builds. The phone measures 147 x 70 x 8.9 mm and weigs 167 grams. The display is a 5.5-inch IGZO LCD panel with a...

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Latest Apple patents reveal Apple is working towards slimming the iPhone's camera bump

Smartphone photography is getting better every year with top brands leading advancements in smartphone photography, particularly in flagship devices from Apple, Google, and Huawei. While sensors have been improving in size and processing abilities have advanced, the lenses in front of the sensors have remained the same, for the most part. A few Chinese phone makers have already stepped ahead to improve how far cameras can see, like with the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the Huawei P30 Pro. These devices use a periscope setup where the array of lenses is positioned perpendicular to the back of the...

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User reports Samsung logo is peeling off the Galaxy Fold's hinge

Twitter user Kurby'S is reporting an issue with their Samsung Galaxy Fold - the letters of the Samsung logo on the hinge have started peeling off. The A and the U are already gone and the rest might soon follow. Those letters have a holographic effect, adding to the visual appeal of the phone. This is created by cutouts placed inside the embossed shapes of the letters. And while it's not vital to the phone's functionality in any way, it's not a good look on a $1,980 phone. We looked around Twitter and the rest of the Internet and as far as we can tell, this is the only user to...

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Samsung will open One UI 2.0 beta based on Android 10 soon

As expected, Samsung is gearing up to release the One UI 2.0 beta based on Android 10 in the coming weeks. The company teased that the OneUI 2.0 beta is coming soon for the Galaxy S10 lineup in a post on its official community forum in South Korea. Beta participation will initially be exclusive to South Korean users before branching out to other regions. The poster reveals that the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will be the first to get the new firmware. There is also information that the Galaxy S10 5G will be added to the program later on. While the newer Note10 series is not...

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Instagram rolls out Dark Mode across iOS and Android

Today Instagram became the latest app that offers a dark mode for its interface. The feature was in beta for some time and is finally available for the masses. While the official Twitter post from Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri mentions the feature is live for iOS 13 and Android 10 devices, it's also working on Android 9 phones which support a system-wide dark mode. The feature is triggered automatically once you toggle the dark theme in your device settings. Dark Mode on Instagram for Android The core functionality of the app remains unchanged. Dark colors replace all previously...

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TSMC begins 7nm+ mass production, prepares for 6nm trials in Q1 2020

The Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC announced that it has already begun mass production of chips, based on the 7 nm+ EUV process. In a press release, it said the yield is matching the original 7nm process which has been around for more than a year. The maker also said the new process will pave the way for 6 nm solutions, which will begin trial production in Q1 2020, while shipments in mass scales are scheduled for the end of the next year. According to David Chu, Chairman of Hua Nan Securities, foreign investors will keep looking into the progress TSMC has made on the 7nm+ process...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold's iFixit teardown shows what changed with new design

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold back in February but later decided to cancel the release as the smartphone had its fair share of durability issues. The company reintroduced the Galaxy Fold earlier last month with an improved design, and a teardown by the folks over at iFixit gives us a closer look at what exactly Samsung changed with the new Fold. For starters, Samsung closed the gaps on either side of the display with a protective cover to prevent dust and other particles from getting inside. The company also covered the hinges on the inside with tape to keep dirt away from the...

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Caviar introduces new iPhone 11 Pro design, gets rid of the square camera setup

The Russian company Caviar, mostly known for its impressively expensive smartphone designs, has just launched its iPhone 11 Pro version. It is called Victory and implements the letter V on the back, splitting the back panel in two while omitting the square setup that many compared with a stove or an electric razor. The limited collection is a "symbol of superiority of beauty over the routine". The different hand-crafted designs are available both for the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, but the camera shooters are surrounded by a different design element. Caviar added a...

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Motorola's first phone with a pop-up selfie and 64MP main cams surfaces

Motorola is getting ready to unveil its first-ever phone with a pop-up camera. The phone boasts a 32MP cam installed in a pop-up module with a curious arrangement - the camera is lined up with the dual camera hump on the back. That hump is home to another high-resolution sensor - the main camera has 64MP resolution. That's an upgrade over the 48MP sensor found in the Motorola One Zoom and Vision. There's no telephoto or even ultra wide camera here, though, just an 8MP depth sensor. The main camera tops out at 4K/30 video recording and also offers 120fps slow-mo at 1080p or 240fps at...

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition teased by CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus has scheduled an event for October 10 where we'll finally see the long-awaited OnePlus 7T Pro. Now, CEO Pete Lau teased a box for an upcoming device that features a carbon fiber pattern with orange lining suggesting we'll also get a McLaren Edition 7T Pro. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JqY32CONpm— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) October 7, 2019 Last year OnePlus introduced the 6T McLaren Edition with 10GB RAM and 256GB storage alongside the 30W War Charger. With the 7T Pro McLaren Edition, we should be getting an even more powerful setup and some rumors are suggesting we could also see the new...

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Realme X2 Pro full specs and official image surface, coming to China on October 15

The Realme X2 Pro will be unveiled at an event in Spain on October 15, but the company has announced that it will also be launched for the Chinese market simultaneously at an event in Beijing. The X2 Pro is the company's first proper high-end smartphone, which will come with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and a 90Hz notched display. Realme has also confirmed other features like Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos support, 50W SuperVOOC charging, and a 64MP quad camera setup with a telephoto unit. Realme is yet to reveal the rest of the specs of the X2 Pro, but a company executive posted an...

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OnePlus 7T series arriving in China on October 15

OnePlus is holding an event in London on October 10 where it's expected to unveil the 7T Pro. And now, the company has announced that it will host another event on October 15 in China where it's likely to mark the arrival of the 7T and 7T Pro in its home country. The event will be held at Beijing University of Technology Olympic Stadium, and those of you interested in attending it can head this way to purchase the tickets for CNY199 ($30/€25). Attendees will get goodies like a Never Settle Notebook Package and OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 worth CNY599 ($85/€75). OnePlus hasn't...

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Google will require all devices, launched after January 31, 2020, to run Android 10

Android 10 was launched in early September and Google has just confirmed that all phones launched after January 31, 2020 must have the new OS. According to XDA Developers, Google will authorize the use of GMS (Google Mobile Services) only if the OEM has provided a build, based on the latest Android 10. Google Mobile Services in action The step, made by the Mountain View company, is to ensure all manufacturers will provide up-to-date software to their users and Google will be able to issue timely security updates. However, the documentation says builds must be approved before...

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Amazon updates Fire HD 10 tablets with faster chipsets, and USB-C

Amazon introduced two new members of its tablet lineup - Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition. The two slates are identical in terms of specs with the Kids edition coming in a special protective case with a built-in stand as well as two-year damage protection. As usual, both tablets come bundled with all of the e-commerce giant's services ranging from Alexa to Prime Video and Music and the Kids Edition comes with a year's worth of the FreeTime parental control and kids content app. Amazon Fire HD 10 The new Fire HD 10 looks just like its predecessor and comes with a 10.1-inch FHD...

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Samsung issues Q3 guidance - up sequentially but down on a yearly basis

Samsung has just released its quarterly earnings guidance and it's still feeling the hangover from the memory boom party. The operating profit is significantly down on a yearly basis, but it has increased compared to Q2. Q3 2019 Guidance KRW / USD Q3 2018 Results KRW / USD Q2 2019 Results KRW / USD Sales 62 trillion / 52 billion 65.46 trillion / 55 billion 56.13 trillion / 47 billion Operating Profit 7.7 trillion / 6.4 billion 17.57 trillion / 14.7 billion 6.60 trillion / 5.5 billion Samsung usually...

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