Report: Apple will design its own 5G antennas for upcoming 5G iPhone

Although it isn't available everywhere, 5G is undoubtedly going to be one of the biggest selling points for major smartphone makers this year. Apple is one of those companies, with reports that the company will release more than one 5G-supported smartphone. According to a report by Fast Company, Apple may not opt to use Qualcomm's own QTM 525 mmWave antenna module and instead design its own 5G antenna. Cited by the source "with knowledge of Apple's plans", Apple will be using the Qualcomm X55 modem on its 5G iPhones and it will design its own antenna for it. Apple is apparently working...

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Alleged render of the Google Pixel 5 XL leaks with a unique triple-camera setup

In the last month or so, we've seen a couple (1 • 2)of leaks that revealed what we might expect from Google's upcoming mid-range Pixel phone: the Pixel 4a. Although it seems far too early to be talking about the Google Pixel 5, welp. here we are. We are getting a first look at what one of the Google Pixel 5 phones may look like. According to YouTuber Jon Prosser on his channel Front Page Tech, we are getting a look at the first alleged render of the upcoming Google Pixel 5 XL. The report cited a CAD (Computer assisted drawing) that was imagined into a 3D render. Prior to...

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T-Mobile's OnePlus 6T finally receives Android 10 update

The OnePlus 6T has been running Android 10 for a few months now, but not so on T-Mobile. Units bought from the magenta carrier have been stuck on Android 9 Pie, for what seemed like forever. Not anymore, though. The carrier has finally started rolling out the update to Android 10 for its OnePlus 6T units today. As usual, this is a staged affair, so it may take a few days before your TMo 6T pops up that update notification, but it is on the way nevertheless. Once you install the ~1.6GB new software, you will have Android 10 on board, as well as the December 2019 security patch level....

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T Pro receive updates with January security patch

OnePlus is now busy sending out new software updates to three of its four 2019 phones (four if we ignore the 5G versions, that is). We're talking about the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Your eyes are not deceiving you, the OnePlus 7T is missing for some reason. Anyway, the updates all bring the same changes. The new release is labeled OxygenOS 10.0.4 (for the EU and Global models), and 10.3.1 (for India), respectively, if your phone is either the OnePlus 7 or the 7 Pro. If you have the 7T Pro, then it's going to be OxygenOS 10.0.7 (EU and Global), and 10.3.1...

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Deal: OnePlus 7T for just $499, with free pair of Bullets Wireless 2 earbuds

The OnePlus 7T offers what is probably the best Android software experience right now, and it usually does that at a starting price that is nowhere near some of its competitors'. We're talking $599 for a phone that ticks a lot of boxes. But today you can grab one for even cheaper than that. OnePlus is currently holding a flash sale of sorts, which offers the 7T for only $499. What's more, you even get a pair of the company's Bullets Wireless 2 Bluetooth earbuds for free (that's a $99 value on top of the $100 price reduction). Needless to say, you should run, not walk towards the OnePlus...

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Our Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite video review is out

For the first time in a long while, Samsung brought a budget version of its heavy-hitting Galaxy Note. As is to be expected, corners had to be cut in order to bring the pricing down but the Galaxy Note10 Lite definitely has a lot going for it like a gorgeous AMOLED screen with slim bezels, a potent triple camera setup and, of course, the S Pen. The phone has been residing in our office for a while now and we are all set up with our full video review. Starting off with the build, Samsung ditched the glass back construction of its flagship line and replaced it with a plastic...

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Samsung board chairman resigns following labor laws violation sentence

Samsung board chairman Lee Sang-hoon has resigned almost two months after he was found guilty on charges of union sabotage. Lee Sang-hoon was appointed as board chairman of Samsung Electronics two years ago in a move aimed to increase transparency at the company by splitting the CEO and chairman roles. Lee Sang-hoon was sentenced to a year and a half in prison last December on charges that he violated labor laws. Samsung's high-level execs have found themselves in hot water with the authorities lately. Jay Y. Lee, Samsung's de-facto head, was found guilty of perjury, embezzlement...

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Galaxy S20 Ultra's 5,000mAh battery charges in 58min with the 45W charger

Samsung has been pushing its fast charging speeds lately - getting from 15W on the Galaxy S10 line to 25W and 45W on the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+, respectively. Now the Galaxy S20 Ultra has retained the 45W charging power but is apparently able to use it better. Reportedly, the Galaxy S20 Ultra's built-in 5,000mAh battery goes from 0% to 100% in just 58min with the optional 45W charger. That's quite the impressive feat, given that the Galaxy Note10+' 4,300mAh battery takes a few minutes over an hour with a 25W charger and a few under an hour with a 45W charger. Batteries can use...

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Samsung: Galaxy Z Flip's design story is one of fashion and hinge design innovation

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the company's second foldable phone and it's quite different from the first (the Galaxy Fold). This made it necessary for Samsung to completely rethink the design - here's the abridged story of how the Z Flip came to be the way it is. The core design principle of the Galaxy Fold was to bring a larger screen than was previously possible. The Flip went in the exact opposite direction, making a compact, stylish design the priority. Samsung went through many design iterations, trying to find the perfect size that allows for comfortable grip - the phone had...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip stock quickly depleting in the US

Interest for Samsung's second foldable phone - the Galaxy Z Flip is unsurprisingly high. So much so that both the unlocked and AT&T versions of the device managed to sell out as soon as it was available online. Potential customers are now left with a choice between the Sprint units or having to wait until the next batch arrives. And if the demand stays this high only one of those options will be available come tomorrow. According to South Korean media, Samsung is expecting a ten-fold increase in sales for the Z Flip during its first week compared to the same period for the Galaxy...

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Realme confirms the X50 Pro will have 90Hz Super AMOLED screen

Realme is going to introduce the X50 Pro flagship with 5G in ten days, switching to an online event due to the cancellation of MWC 2020. Which means that the teaser campaign is in full swing and today it brought us another bit of the specs sheet. Realme Europe confirmed we are getting a 90Hz Super AMOLED display for smooth browsing and "enjoying the details on the screen". Realme X50 Pro is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 865 and to be the first 5G device of the company that is selling globally. As confirmed earlier today, it will also come with 65W SuperDart...

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Lenovo teases gaming phone that scores over 600,000 on AnTuTu

There were rumors about Lenovo joining the gaming smartphones craze and today some teasers revealed we might be close to its release. Featured in a series of posts on Weibo, the new phone will reach over 600,000 in a AnTuTu, which would be a new record. Teasers by Lenovo We think this is a gaming smartphone and not a regular flagship due to the slogan "Game On" - we also expect a lot of boosters for the hardware so the device performs well under pressure, hence the high AnTuTu result. Yesterday, Lenovo confirmed the phone will have Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G modem. The...

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Oppo A31 launched with 6.5" display, Helio P35 and 4,230 mAh battery

Oppo introduced its brand new A31 to the Indonesian market. The latest member of the brand's midrange series brings a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam and 20:9 aspect ratio. The back houses a triple camera array with a 12MP main shooter, 2MP portrait shooter and a 2MP macro snapper. There's also a capacitive fingerprint scanner in the middle of the back. The MediaTek Helio P35 sits at the helm with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The software front is covered by Android 9 Pie with Oppo's custom ColorOS 6.1 on...

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High demand for Xiaomi Mi 10 sees the phone sell out in seconds

Xiaomi Mi 10 arrived yesterday alongside the Mi 10 Pro. The phones went on sale earlier today, but that only lasted a few seconds as all available stock was gone. Xiaomi Mi 10 in Peach Gold, Green, Black According to Xiaomi, the flash sale generated over CNY200 million, which means there were between 42,000 and 50,000 units available . The Mi 10 duo obviously resonated well with the local market and it might enjoy strong sales if Xiaomi is able to keep up with supply. With the corona virus causing all sorts of trouble in China, manufacturing enough units will certainly be...

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Huawei Freebuds 3 Valentines Red Edition hands-on

Truly wireless earbuds are all the rage these days and we already found that Huawei's Freebuds 3 are among the more exciting offers around. These are one of the best truly wireless earbuds to buy for an Android phone and now they come in a vivid new Red color. The new color is called Red but Huawei advertises it as a Valentines Red Edition, made just in time for the popular holiday. The color is slick thanks to a process that includes a double coat of paint with advanced UV coating. Huawei Freebuds 3 in Red The new Red covers both the wireless charge case and the earbuds...

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Samsung brings discounts to Galaxy S10 series in India

With the announcement of the new Galaxy S20 series this week, Samsung is slashing the prices of its S10 series in India. All three phones are still up for grabs on Samsung's official web store with significantly lower asking prices compared to their launch. The S10e is now going for INR47,900 down from INR55,000. The vanilla S10 is INR54,900 which is a solid INR 16,100 discount on the original price. The S10+ got the biggest discount with INR 17,100 off and is now going for INR 61,900. Samsung's previous-gen flagships still offer a balanced mix of great displays, solid camera...

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