vivo iQOO Neo 855 is official, brings 33W fast-charging

The Chinese smartphone company vivo announced the iQOO series as its gaming lineup. First, it was the iQOO with Snapdragon 855 chipset that eventually got updated to Snapdragon 855+ with a new name - iQOO Pro. There was a more affordable variant called iQOO Neo with a Snapdragon 845, and this device has also been renewed - it is now official under the name vivo iQOO Neo 855. The name obviously reveals the upgrade is the chipset - it is the Snapdragon 855 platform by Qualcomm. This brings faster charging - instead of 22.5W, now the Neo can reach 33W, which should fill the 4,500 mAh...

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MIUI 11 beta based on Android 10 is currently rolling out to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting a taste of Android 10 through the new MIUI 11 beta that has just been released. Chinese Mi Mix 3 owners are allowed to install the MIUI 11 9.10.23 beta software based on Android 10 - a 2.3GB download. If it all goes smoothly, the Xiaomi will push the update to a broader audience. Some of the features that the new update brings are high-speed cross-platform file transfer, improved screen casting and now supports more than 300 TVs when used as a remote control. Source

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Oppo Reno S rumored to have a 64MP camera and support for 65W charging

The Reno Ace is yet to launch in India, but rumor has it that Oppo has an even more premium flagship in the works - the Oppo Reno S. Like the Ace, it's set to use the new 65W Super VOOC 2.0 fast charging tech. However, the main camera on the back will upgrade to a 64MP sensor, up from 48MP. There's no word on what will happen to the other cams (on the Ace, there's 13MP tele + 8MP ultrawide cameras on the back, plus a 16MP selfie camera in a notch). All this comes at a price, though, the rumor is that the Oppo Reno S will cost INR 40,000 when it comes out in the first week of December....

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Google Camera 7.2 brings back H.265 video support

Just wfter the official market release of the Pixel 4 duo, Google is updating its default camera app to version 7.2. The major highlight here is that it brings back support for H.265 video recording. As some of you may know, the H.265/HEVC codec is more efficient than the standard H.264/AVC so it might come in handy if you've ordered the 64GB version of the Pixel 4 or 4 XL. Other than that, the app also adds a share button for Slack in the Social Share sub-menu. The new app version should roll-out soon enough to your Pixel handset. Via

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First OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition units will be sold by Amazon India tomorrow

If you're in a rush to get a OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, Amazon India will hold a 7T minute sale tomorrow (7-tee, 70, get it?). The special edition of the phone will be available through the OnePlus online store as well, but not for another 12 days (same for the European and Chinese stores). This means these will be the first units available anywhere in the world. The McLaren Edition will cost INR 59,000 compared to the INR 54,000 price tag of the regular 7T Pro. However, it comes with more RAM (12GB vs. 8GB), storage is the same (256GB). You also get an special case made out of...

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Samsung, Motorola, and Lenovo announce Diwali discounts

Diwali is celebrated this Sunday being the major holiday it is, manufacturers are keen to be major part of the accompanying shopping spree. Lenovo and Motorola are offering a slight decrease in the price, mostly if you choose a prepaid offer. In the same time, Samsung has slashed the prices of almost all of its devices until Friday. The most impressive deal from the Korean manufacturer is the 52% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S9 - it is INR29,999, instead of INR62,000. The Galaxy Note9 is INR42,999, which is 42% cheaper than the original price of INR73,600. However, if you want a...

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Moto G8 Play shows up in online store before it's even announced

The Moto G8 Play has made an unscheduled appearance at a Chilean online store - bringing with it a complete spec sheet and official-looking images. Its siblings, the G8 and G8 Plus, are nowhere to be seen, however. The Moto G8 Play is built around a 6.2" IPS LCD. The store doesn't list the resolution, but according to rumors it's 720p+. The memory configuration also clearly points that way - 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage. There's a microSD slot for cards up to 512GB. The chipset is fairly powerful, the MediaTek Helio P70 packs four A73 and four A53 CPU cores and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, plus a...

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Apple to focus on iPhone 11 production at the expense of 11 Pro duo

Building on the success of last year's iPhone XR, the iPhone 11 seems to be received exceptionally well around the globe. According to the latest report from Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang, the iPhone 11 has already passed 12 million sales in just over a month since its launch. These numbers are quite impressive and according to the report, Apple is prepared to further increase iPhone 11 production by an estimated 1.6 million units. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are not doing so well and are selling 15% worse than last year's XS duo. Due to these slumping...

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Google promises update to enable 90Hz on Pixel 4 in "more brightness conditions"

Fans quickly discovered that one of the best features on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL - the 90Hz mode for the screen - only works when the brightness is at 75% or higher. And they were clearly unhappy about this. But fear not, Google is working on an update for it. "We have previously planned updates that we'll roll out in the coming weeks that include enabling 90Hz in more brightness conditions" says Google in a statement. However, there are no details about how much lower than 75% brightness you'll be able to go after the update. In the same statement the company clarified the situations...

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Samsung's Android 10 beta for the S10 series expands to India, Poland and France

Samsung has been seeding its Android 10 beta with One UI 2 for a while now and the latest countries to join in are India, Poland, and France. Those who've registered for beta testing through the Samsung Members app will be able to receive the update over the air. The Indian version, in particular, comes with the G975FXXU3ZSJF build number and weighs in at just over 1.9 GB. Interestingly enough the update comes with the November security patch. As always when dealing with betas, it's better to back up all your data. Samsung is expected to issue the second Android 10 beta soon. Via

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Motorola G8 Plus and E6 Play go official alongside Moto One Macro's global debut

Motorola is continuing to update its 2019 device portfolio of and the latest entrants are the Moto G8 Plus and E6 Play. Alongside these two the company also expanded the availability of the Moto One Macro to the global stage which is coming on October 28 with a €229/£199 asking price. Moto G8 Plus The latest member in the G-series, the Moto G8 Plus is a capable midranger. Upfront we have a 6.3-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution and a small waterdrop notch for the 25MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find the 48MP F/1.7 main shooter and 5MP depth sensor stacked below the 16MP F/2.2...

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Honor V30 5G and Huawei Nova 6 5G get TENAA certified

Two unknown Huawei devices, believed to be the Huawei Nova 6, have bagged TENAA certification hinting at an imminent launch. These devices carry model numberS WLZ-AN00 and WLZ-AL10. The former is believed to be a 5G variant while the latter is the 4G version. Huawei Nova 6 5G variant Additionally, one Honor device has also been certified by TENAA. It sports model number OXF-AN00 and is said to be the 5G version of the Honor V30. Honor V30 5G variant We don't have any details about the Huawei Nova 6, but we do know that the Honor V30 will feature a curved edge display with a...

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Samsung unveils 12GB RAM plus UFS 3.0 storage combo packages for mid-rangers

Samsung unveiled its latest "Multi-Chip Package" - uMCP - which combine 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM with fast UFS 3.0 storage. These are based on the latest 24-gigabit RAM chips manufactured on a 1y process (1y is the second enhancement of Samsung's 10nm-class process). In March this year Samsung produced the first 12GB RAM modules, but those used smaller capacity 16-gigabit chips (six of them). This new package contains only four 24-gigabit chips instead. Samsung is targeting the mid-range market with these and offers an alternative package with 10GB of RAM (combining two 24-gigabit and...

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Honor 9X is going international with 48MP rear and pop-up selfie cameras

Meet the Honor 9X - no, not this one. Not the Pro either. Well, actually it's the Pro but with some changes. To be fair, things aren't as confusing as they may seem at first - this is the global version of the Honor 9X Pro, the one announced back in July is slated for the Chinese market. The only changes are the chipset - a Kirin 710F in the global model - and the name (the "Pro" moniker was dropped). Anyway, the phone is configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage by default, some regions will also get a 6/128GB version. In both cases there's a microSD slot for cards up to...

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Pixel 4 video teardown shows it's not the easiest phone to take apart

The Pixel 4 lineup is making its way to more markets and this brings more opportunities for a teardown. The folks over at PBKreviews went ahead and opened up the smaller Pixel 4 on video, giving us our first detailed look at the phone's internals. Getting inside requires the usual process of removing the SIM tray and cutting through the adhesive holding the glass back to the frame. There's several T4 Torx screws that hold a cover over the battery connector. After the battery is disconnected we can see the wireless charging pad on the inside of the back cover. We also see the two optically...

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Android 10-based EMUI beta now available for Huawei Mate 20 family

Huawei has started bringing its EMUI 10 interface to current flagships, and now it is time for the Mate 20 devices. Four phones from the lineup are finally eligible for the public beta based on Android 10. Once the company has cleared all bugs and issues, the stable update should roll out. The phones that can now get the public beta are the Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and the Huawei Mate 20 X (the non-5G one). Meanwhile four Honor phones are getting the same package, but rebranded as Magic UI 3.0 - Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and...

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Google lists manufacturers that will ship Android 10 updates this year

One of Android's key issues is fragmentation. The vast array of available phones means manufacturers have to work extra hard to keep every one up to date and many aren't very keen to do so. With the launch of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google aimed to improve things with the introduction of Project Treble, which brought a modular base for Android and made it much easier for companies to update their devices in a timely manner. In a new blog post, Google detailed the progress on Android adoption rates which shows that Android 9 Pie has the highest adoption rate in its first year and now holds a...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 receiving a fix for fingerprint flaw

A serious security flaw on the Galaxy S10 came to light last week when a British user found that her phone could be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints. Later, it was discovered that the Galaxy S10+ and Note10 series were also marred with this issue. Samsung claimed the issue was caused by third-party, silicon screen protectors, but it turned out that's not the case. The company promised to fix this issue soon and it's now rolling out software updates for the S10 and Note10 series with a patch. The update will reach only those units that have fingerprints registered. And, once...

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OnePlus announces OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro

OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro two weeks ago and now the company has announced Open Beta 4 for these 2019 flagships which comes with several bug fixes and optimizations. The Open Beta 4 build also brings support for the transfer of iPhone data through iCloud in the OnePlus Switch app. Besides, it adds The Weather Channel as a source for weather data in its weather app. You can check out the full changelog of the update below for more details. System Fixed the screen flashing issue with setup while adding the fingerprint ...

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Huawei Band 4 arrives with a color display and USB-A charging port

Honor announced the Band 5i a couple of days ago, and now its parent company Huawei also unveiled a fitness tracker, dubbed Band 4, which is essentially a re-branded Band 5i with a pill-shaped button. The Huawei Band 4 sports a 0.96" 2.5D TFT color screen having a resolution of 160x80 pixels. It shows information like time and date, fitness data, and app notifications. The Band 4 comes with heart rate and sleep monitoring, and it can track different activities like walking, running and cycling. The fitness tracker is water-resistant up to 50 meters and can sync with devices...

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Samsung announces Exynos 990 with 120Hz display support

Samsung is over with big phone announcements for the year, so that means it is time to welcome the chipset that will power the next-year flagships. The Korean company has just announced the Exynos 990. It brings a new GPU, support for 120Hz screens and a significant performance boost. It is manufactured on the 7nm EUV process and will be 20% faster and more power-efficient than its predecessors Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825. Samsung also introduced a new modem for the 990 - the 5G-enabled Exynos Modem 5123. Exynos 990 Exynos 980 Exynos 9825 CPU ...

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