Oppo gives us a closer look at Find X2 Pro periscope camera

Oppo is introducing the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro on Friday, and just two days ahead of the launch the company decided to share more details about the camera of the latter. Earlier this year we spotted some promo posters, suggesting a periscope camera, but now we have official confirmation from the manufacturer's official Weibo page. The triple camera will have the periscope unit on top and two conventional lens shooters below. Between them, we can see a sensor that might also be laser autofocus, and the whole ensemble is finished by an LED flash. The back panel seems to have curved...

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iQOO 3 now available for purchase

The iQOO 3 unveiled last week goes on sale today in India starting noon local time through Flipkart and the company's official India site. It starts at INR36,990 ($507/€454) with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and for INR3,000 ($41/€37) more you get double storage. There's also a 5G variant of the iQOO 3, that costs INR44,990 ($616/€553) and has 12GB RAM and 256GB storage in tow. The iQOO 3 comes in three colors - Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver. But the Volcano Orange version won't be available in today's sale. iQOO 3 in Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and...

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Google Photos app for Android will soon phase out the hamburger menu

With the latest Google Maps update, you know, the one that brought a new app icon, Google removed the ability to use the hamburger menu. Instead, a list of settings now lives in the account icon at the top-right while also adding one more tab at the bottom. The next app to get a new layout is Google Photos. Screenshots posted to Android Central show what the updated interface looks like. There will no longer be a hamburger menu on the Google Photos app and the "Albums" tab will be renamed to "Library". Source:Android Police In addition, there will be a new tab called "Search",...

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Renders of Moto G8 Power Lite leak with triple cameras in textured black

Last month, Motorola announced the G8 Power, a G8 variant with a hefty 5,000 mAh battery packing a Snapdragon 655 and a 6.4-inch display. Lately, rumors are pointing to a "Lite" variant of the Moto G8 Power and there are leaked renders that prove its existence. Thanks to Roland Quandt, we can see some renders of an unannounced Moto G8 variant, which Quandt claims will be known as the Moto G8 Power Lite. Leaked Moto G8 Power Lite renders The only visual differences with this device and the G8 Power are the triple cameras (the G8 Power has four). If anything, the supposed...

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Google cancels I/O amidst coronavirus concerns, but it will hold a livestream event

The COVID-19 virus (also known as coronavirus) has affected a lot of the tech industry on a global scale. We know these concerns caused the GSMA to cancel Mobile World Congress, a major tradeshow for the smartphone industry. The latest news comes from Google in a statement to The Verge which explained that its annual developer conference, set to be held on May 12-14, would no longer be held physically. Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities, we have decided to cancel the physical Google...

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Google halts rollout of March update for AT&T Pixel 4 units

Yesterday Google was triumphantly detailing its latest 'Pixel feature drop', which brings new functionality to the devices it still supports. Not all of the features were to arrive with the March update, but some still did. And it wouldn't be a Google software rollout if there wouldn't be some show-stopping bugs cropping up from time to time. In this iteration of "what could possibly go wrong", it turns out that the March update broke Google Pay for AT&T's Pixel 4 units. Thus, the update for these devices has been halted. Right now Google's page hosting full OTA zip files for the...

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WhatsApp finally gets a non-beta dark mode on Android and iOS

Today WhatsApp is finally announcing that its eponymous app for both Android and iOS is getting a dark mode. The updates which have the feature will roll out across both platforms within a few days. WhatsApp has been testing a dark mode for many few months now, and today marks the moment when the feature isn't just available for beta testers anymore. Everyone should get it soon. Understandably, this has been by far the most requested new feature for the Facebook-owned service. It's a bit baffling that it took this long to arrive, especially as both Google and Apple released new mobile...

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nubia CEO shares some camera samples from the upcoming Red Magic 5G

Nubia's upcoming Red Magic 5G smartphone has been in the news a lot lately as the launch is drawing near. Much of the available information comes straight from the company's CEO - Ni Fei. And today's teaser comes in the form of nine gorgeous camera samples. Red Magic 5G samples The handset is expected to come with a triple-camera setup on its back, perhaps covering all three focal lengths while the primary camera is going to be 64MP. The previous handsets from the series weren't particularly proficient in photography, focusing more on the gaming experience but it seems that...

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Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro debut with 90Hz OLEDs and magnetic charging

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Black Shark, has just released its new gaming smartphones with tons of cool gaming-centric features. The phones are intended for China first and will later become available to the global market, as per the company's strategies of the past. Black Shark 3 Pro The Pro version offers a couple of extra features on top of the non-Pro version and also has a bigger screen. The Black Shark 3 Pro is built around a massive 7.1-inch QHD+ OLED panel running at 90Hz. It also boasts the world's fastest 270Hz touch-sampling rate as well. It's up to a Snapdragon 865 chipset to...

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Realme 6 will be the new Pro so expect a price hike

Ever since the Realme 3, the company has been offering beefed-up, Pro versions of its mid-range devices, which offer better, more powerful hardware. But with the Realme 6-series, things are about to change a little. From the pricing perspective, realme 6 is not a successor of realme 5. Our product portfolio has been redefined. #realme6 is our new pro. Hope this clarifies price part. 👆See you on 5th March, watch it live! pic.twitter.com/jKLHNZrnTZ— Francis Wang (@FrancisRealme) March 3, 2020 The company's CMO in India has tweeted that the regular Realme 6 is going to be the new...

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Realme also cancels event, Realme 6 to be unveiled online

Xiaomi official announced the Redmi Note launch on March 12 is canceled, and now Realme followed up with cancellation as well. Just like the Xiaomi subsidiary, this brand also opted to have an event but behind closed doors and it will be live-streamed. This means the Realme 6 is still getting introduced on Thursday, March 5, but we won't be at the event. In light of current reports of #coronavirus impact & related advisory by health officials to maintain social distance as a precautionary measure, I'm calling off our biggest event. Will still give live speech in stadium with you...

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Huawei might partner with Indus OS in India to make HMS popular in the country

A report has surfaced that Huawei is looking to partner up with Indus OS to gain access to the so-called App Bazaar - an app store with more than 400,000 applications in India. With this move, Huawei is making sure its phones can still be used without Google Services in the country. After launching its top-tier phones in Europe equipped with its AppGallery app store relying only on Huawei Mobile Services, the company wants to secure users in the world's second-biggest smartphone market. The App Bazaar is a popular marketplace in the country, so if Huawei manages to reach a deal with...

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OnePlus 8 series to be unveiled in mid-April

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro in May last year but it was rumored to announce their successors - OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro - in late March or sometime in April this year. Now a report by TechRadar India, citing a source close to the company, says that the OnePlus 8 series will be unveiled in mid-April. Leaked CAD render of OnePlus 8 Pro OnePlus hasn't officially divulged any information about the OnePlus 8 lineup yet, but from previous leaks, we know it will launch three smartphones under the 8 series - vanilla 8, Pro variant, and a Lite model. It is currently unclear if the...

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Redmi Note 9 event canceled due to coronavirus, will have an online launch

The coronavirus outbreak is causing more and more trouble with every next day. Today, Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India revealed the company is canceling its Redmi launch event that was scheduled for March 12. Instead, it will host an online-only launch that will be truly "Note-worthy". 📢#Note the update: Due to recent reports of COVID-19 #CoronaOutbreak in certain parts of the country, we've decided to not host product launch events on-ground in March.This is keeping in mind safety of fans, media friends, employees & partners. I urge you all to stay safe....

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Samsung Galaxy A21 surfaces with an Infinity-O display and quad rear cameras

Last week renders of the Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A41 surfaced, revealing their designs. Today we are looking at yet another unannounced member of Samsung's Galaxy A family - Galaxy A21. The renders of the Galaxy A21 surfaced last December showing a waterdrop notch display and triple rear cameras, but those turn out to be inaccurate now since the new image we are looking at reveals a different design. The new render tells us that Galaxy A21 will feature an Infinity-O display surrounded by thick bezels and a punch hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera. Around the back, we...

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vivo NEX 3s 5G is coming on March 10

vivo unveiled the NEX 3 5G last September and the company is now set to announce an upgraded variant next week, dubbed NEX 3s 5G. The NEX 3s 5G will be unveiled on March 10 in China at an event that will start at 2:30 PM local time. vivo hasn't revealed any specifications of the NEX 3s 5G yet, but the image shared by the company on Weibo does confirm the phone will have a notchless display and it will be available in Orange color. A vivo smartphone bearing model code V1950A, and believed to be the NEX 3s 5G, passed through Geekbench last month revealing key specs - Snapdragon 865...

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Oppo Watch teasers reveal display specs

Oppo will unveil its first watch on March 6, and today the company posted some teasers about the display of the wearable. The Watch will have a 1.91" screen (that we already know will have curved edges) and will reach 326 PPI. The new gadget will also have 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Oppo Watch teasers The watch that doesn't look at all like an Apple Watch because it doesn't have a crown, but stick to two buttons on the side, will support calls at major carriers in China but should work with telecoms outside of the domestic market as well, as long as they support eSIM. The...

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Apple looking to diversify production of ultra-wide-angle lens due to coronavirus

The consequences of the novel coronavirus named Covid-19 are hitting the smartphone world and its future products. Apple's main provider of ultra-wide-angle lenses in Yujingguang is having issues with meeting production deadlines, which will lead to diversifying the orders, therefore Cupertino might have to pay a bit more for the shooter. According to a researcher's note, the company might get only between 30% and 40% of all orders, and other manufacturers will join the race due to lower-than-usual production levels as many cities in China are under quarantine. Looking to diversify its...

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