OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro receive Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update

OnePlus released OxygenOS 10 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro last month which brought Android 10 to both smartphones. Now, the company has released Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for the 7 and 7 Pro, which brings in several bug fixes along with optimizations for GPS and OnePlus Switch. Additionally, the open beta update improves system stability and comes with a new feature called Work-Life Balance, which is available for Indian users only. You can check out the full changelog below to know more: System Added hide option in the Settings for Game...

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Deal: get $500 off the Galaxy Note10+ with trade-in, and $200 credit or free Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds

If you've been looking at the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ but couldn't so far get yourself to actually order one, the Korean company is now running a promo that may just tip the scales for you. First off, you can get up to $500 off the price of the device with a qualifying trade-in - that means you'll have to surrender either a Galaxy S10+ or iPhone XS Max. If you have other handsets, you're getting less. Additionally, you can choose to receive $200 in Samsung store credit to use for whatever you want, or a free wearable bundle - which consists of both the Galaxy Buds true wireless...

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Pixel 4 pre-orders on Three UK will net you a free HP Chromebook 14

Google is finally going to make the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL official at an event on October 15, and it's high time that happens, as we've been flooded with a myriad of leaks left and right for the past few weeks. At this point it seems like there's nothing left to know about the devices, but today a Redditor spotted an advert in Nottingham, UK, that obviously went up too soon. As you can see, if you pre-order a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL from Three UK, you are going to receive a free HP Chromebook 14 laptop, which runs Google's Chrome OS. Depending on which specific HP Chromebook 14 model...

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A Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is also on the way

The same source that broke the news of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite now claims that an S10 Lite phone is in the works too. However, this time around, we have more information to work with and we like what we hear. The Galaxy S10 Lite is rumored to feature 45W fast charging and Snapdargon 855 chipset, similarly to the Galaxy A91. In addition, it will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, 48MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide lens and 5MP depth sensor. The front-facing snapper is supposed to be 32MP. Interestingly enough, a solid 4,500 mAh battery is expected to power up the...

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Our Redmi Note 8 Pro video review is up

Xiaomi's Redmi line aims to offer some of the best bang for your buck in the smartphone world. Competition in the midrange segment has definitely been fierce during the past years with higher expectations across the board, which makes it even harder for brands to stay ahead of the curve. Enter the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi's latest effort to push a phone that delivers in all the major pillars of a solid smartphone. There's an all-new design, improved cameras and bigger battery compared to its predecessor but is that enough in today's overcrowded smartphone market? Our review team went...

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Cheaper Note to be called Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite

The rumor about an affordable Galaxy Note10 has been thrown around even before the Note10 series came to be in August this year. However, after Samsung launching just two devices, many thought there won't be three Note10 handsets, until recently. According to a reliable source, Samsung has chosen the Galaxy Note10 Lite name. The model number was already confirmed as SM-N770F but unfortunately, we have no intel regarding specs. As of now, no one knows what makes it Lite although, it's safe to say that the S Pen is here to stay. After all, it's a Note device. Going by the Galaxy...

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Samsung Galaxy A91 will come with Snapdragon 855 chipset and 45W fast charging

While Samsung announced the A90 5G just last month, it appears its successor is already on its way. The Galaxy A91 (SM-A915F) will offer the same core specifications, including a 6.7-inch Infinity-U display, Snapdragon 855 chipset and 4,500 mAh battery but will bump up the fast charging to 45W. A notable change is the lack of 5G connectivity which should result in a lower starting price. Around the back, the A91 is rumored to keep the same 48MP F/2.0 main camera but with a 12MP ultrawide sensor in place of the 8MP camera found on the A90. The third shooter will likely be a depth...

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 review

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite review

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Google Pixel 4 press images show out Motion Sense gestures and face unlock

We've already seen a myriad of Pixel 4 leaks even though we're still 4 days away from the official Google event. Given the phone's extensive leak history, it was only natural that the marketing campaign also appeared before the official announcement. Evan Blass managed to get hold of some official press shots which show the Pixel 4 in the Panda colorway and focus on the new 3D face unlock and Motion Sense gesture systems. Pixel 4 Face Unlock ads The first two images show us two users who are presumably using the new face unlock feature. The Pixel 4 will come with an all-new facial...

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Redmi K20 Pro matches Pixel 3, beats iPhone XR in DxOMark tests

The Redmi K20 Pro proved to be a strong contender in DxOMark's camera tests. With an overall score of 102, it matches the Pixel 3 and is a point ahead of the iPhone XR. Keep in mind that this is a €400 phone, significantly more affordable than either of those. The overall score doesn't tell the whole story. The still camera got a score of 108, which puts it close to 2018 flagships - the Galaxy Note9 got 107, the iPhone XS Max got 110 in the still camera tests. The K20 Pro camera is a good overall performer, the main criticisms against it are the limited dynamic range and the occasional...

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Apple plans to build its own 5G modem in 2022 iPhones

Apple bought Intel's modem business earlier this year in an attempt to develop another piece of its hardware in-house without being dependent on partners and their pace of research and development. There's still a lot of work to be done until that happens though as an inside source revealed that Apple's own 5G modem is not coming to iPhones before 2022. The current chipset supplier for Apple is Qualcomm, and the San Diego chip manufacturer has promised it will deliver 5G modems for the next-year iPhones. However, given the rough year both companies had, fighting in court over...

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Realme X2 Pro 50W charging gets a real life test

Oppo introduced the SuperVOOC charging back in June 2018 with the Find X Lamborghini Edition and we managed to test its as impressive in real life as it is on paper. Now the technology is reaching Realme and the X2 Pro will arrive with it in four days. In order to showcase how fast the charging actually is, the brand posted a neat video, showing the phone going from 1% to 100% in 30 minutes 53 seconds. Previously, the company confirmed the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, the 90 Hz display and the 256 GB UFS3.0 storage. This, combined with the quad-camera setup, featuring...

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Xiaomi working on phone with 120Hz display and 5X telephoto camera

Two weeks ago we saw news that Xiaomi is working on a phone capable of recording 8K video at 30fps. Now with the first MIUI 11 beta out, the folks over at XDA Devlopers have discovered a refresh rate toggle in the display settings which comes with a 120 Hz option. This confirms that Xiaomi is indeed working on a phone with the high refresh rate which up until now has only be featured on gaming phones like the two Razer Phones and the Asus ROG Phone II. Refresh rate toggle in MIUI 11 display settings In addition to the high refresh rate screen, it seems Xiaomi will also offer...

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Leaked Meizu 16T camera sample reveals impressive colors in Night Mode

Meizu 16T is coming on October 23 with a triple camera setup (12 MP + 10MP + 5 MP) on the back, and now, thanks to Hua Hailang, VP at the company, we have the first camera sample. The image is taken during the night in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, and the colors look very impressive. Click for full resolution of the Meizu 16T camera sample The image has 12 MP resolution, meaning it was taken with the main shooter. It is obvious it was in Night Mode since the people in the center of the image are blurry - that's what happens when the shutter stays open for a long...

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Xiaomi rumored to bring back Mi Note line soon

Back in June Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun clarified the the brand's product lines strategy going forward. The growing Redmi line was tasked with delivering phones with the best possible value for money, while the Mi line was to continue its focus on incorporating the latest innovations and flagship components. The post also confirmed that there aren't any plans for the Mi Note and Mi Max series for this year, but we now learn plans might have changed since. A new tweet by the usually very accurate Ice Universe claims that the Mi Note line is coming back with the Mi Note 10 as early as the...

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