T-Mobile officially completes merger with Sprint, Legere steps down as CEO

After years of rumors, months of hearings and legal negotiations with US regulators, and almost two years after the initial announcement, T-Mobile US officially announced its merger with Sprint. The $23 billion deal combines the #3 and $4 carriers in the US (in terms of subscribers) into "The New T-Mobile". Sprint's spectrum and subscribers will be transitioned to T-Mobile and as part of a deal made with US regulators, Sprint will sell its prepaid assets including Boost Mobile, its 9.3 million subscribers, more than 7000 retail stores, and its 800Mhz band spectrum to Dish Network, creating...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20+ 5G pops up on Geekbench

We are months away from the unveiling of the Galaxy Note20 series but the 5G-supporting Plus model has already appeared on a benchmark database. The Samsung Galaxy Note20+ 5G, bearing model code SM-N986U, popped up on Geekbench with a few key specs. The smartphone runs Android 10 and has 8GB RAM onboard, but there will likely be a 12GB RAM option as well. Samsung Galaxy Note10+ The motherboard is listed as "kona", which corresponds to the Snapdragon 865 SoC. This is likely the US version since the Snapdragon 855-powered Note10+ 5G for the States had model number SM-N976U. In...

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Deal: OnePlus 6T can be yours for just $299.99

Who says you can't buy a OnePlus handset for just $299.99 anymore? Definitely not Woot. The Amazon subsidiary is now holding a month-long sale for the OnePlus 6T, during which you can grab a brand new unit for exactly $299.99. You know, as much as the OnePlus One used to cost when it came out and shook the mobile world. Granted, the OnePlus 6T is anything but a recent device, in fact the company has launched a bunch of additional products since its release, but that doesn't make it a bad buy. It already runs Android 10, it's got OxygenOS on top which is among the lightest skins out there,...

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Sony launches WF-XB700 earbuds and WH-CH710N noise canceling headphones

Sony has announced two new Bluetooth audio products, the egregiously named WF-XB700 earbuds and the WH-CH710N headphones. The WF-XB700 have an in-ear design and are part of Sony's Extra Bass series of audio products. They have a pretty typical earbud style design, similar to Sony's own flagship WF-1000XM3. The WF-XB700 have a sweat-resistant design with an IPX4 rating but there are no specific fins or loops to secure the earbuds during workouts. Unlike Sony's flagship WF-1000XM3, the WF-XB700 don't have active noise-cancellation. They also don't have gesture support and...

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro teardown reveals unorthodox build and big heatpipes

Arguably the most interesting phones for teardowns are the gaming ones. Even most of the flagship phones these days look almost identical on the inside while gaming handsets require more sophisticated internal design to keep the CPU and GPU up and running at full capacity for longer. Well, the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro is no exception. This beefy gaming device has two thick copper heatpipes connected to the metal shields on top of the SoC itself. But to access them, you have to remove the bow tie-shaped glass sheet on the back of the phone. We haven't seen back designs like this one so...

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones incoming, 30W wireless charger to be unviled on April 14

OnePlus announced the Bullets Wireless 2 earphones last May and according to a new report, the Chinese phone maker will launch an affordable version of the Bullets Wireless 2 soon, dubbed Bullets Wireless Z. We don't have the launch date yet and the source claims that Bullets Wireless Z are unlikely to go official on April 14, which is when OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 8 series. OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 Details are scarce about the Bullets Wireless Z right now, but we expect it to come with Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C port and fast charging. The report further claims that OnePlus...

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Samsung will buy back old Galaxy S20 devices at up to 50% of MSRP after two years

Samsung announced an official buy-back program for the Galaxy S20 trio - you can return your old S20 up to two years after purchase and if it's in good condition, Samsung will give you up to 50% of its original price as credit when you buy a new phone or tablet. This means you can get up to $700 for a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (128GB, $800 for the 512GB model). A Galaxy S20+ can save you $600 if you took good care of it, a Galaxy S20 could be worth $500. Again, the phone needs to be in good condition - check out the FAQ for more details on what that means. Don't forget to enroll in the...

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All Microsoft events until June 2021 will be online-only

Microsoft is the latest of the biggest tech companies canceling its events, due to the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. An official statement revealed that Microsoft is adjusting its whole event calendar and strategy. For the rest of 2020, the company is "embracing the opportunity to experiment with new platforms" to provide "the highest quality of digital-first experiences". Sources revealed to the media that Ignite The Tour, the MVP Summit 2021 and Build 2021 will also follow suit and will only be livestreamed. Microsoft already canceled its MVP Summit 2020 that was bound to...

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OnePlus opens 8 Pro blind sale in Germany

While we're all patiently waiting for the April 14 launch for the latest OnePlus 8 series phones, Deutsche Telekom has started a blind sale campaign for the upcoming OnePlus flagship. The promo commemorates the six-year partnership between the carrier and OnePlus and gives those impatient to get their hands on the latest phones a chance to be among the first to receive the latest OnePlus flagship. The bundle includes the latest flagship OnePlus phone, limited edition packaging and additional OnePlus accessories. It does not specify which phone you're getting but we're guessing it's the...

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Apple updates iMovie and iWork suite with trackpad support

Apple has updated iMovie and the iWork suite of apps for iOS and iPadOS. Among the many changes across the four apps, the main one is the added support for mice and trackpad support on iPads running the latest version of iPadOS. It also adds support for the Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Pro models. The updates also bring some other useful changes, such as keyboard shortcuts and support for PNG, BMP, GIF and TIFF images in iMovie, color, gradient or image as background in Pages, background color in Numbers, new themes in Keynote, and ability to add a document to iCloud Drive...

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Realme smartphones get costlier in India after GST increase

Earlier today we reported that Apple, Xiaomi, and Oppo increased the prices of their smartphones in India after the Indian government increased the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on smartphones from 12% to 18%. Now, Chinese phone maker Realme too has announced a price hike on its smartphones in India, which is effective starting today. You can read the full statement from Realme below. The Realme 6 which was launched in India with a starting price of INR12,999 ($170/€160) now costs INR13,999 ($185/€170), and its Pro version, which was launched with a base price of INR16,999 ($225/€205) now...

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Leaked OnePlus 8 Pro official images show Ultramarine Blue and Glacial Green colors

The OnePlus 8 Pro will have an exclusive color, Ultramarine Blue, which you can see in these official images that leaked a couple of weeks before the phone's announcement. Like the vanilla OnePlus 8, the Pro will be available in the new Glacial Green hue as well as a more traditional Onyx Black. The Ultramarine version isn't a gradient like the Interstellar Glow of the non-Pro model, however. OnePlus 8 Pro in Ultramarine Blue Leakster Roland Quandt also has some more details to share. As you can see in the images, the display has slightly curvier sides (the vanilla phone is...

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Samsung Galaxy A10s gets Android 10 update

The latest Samsung smartphone to get updated to Android 10 is the entry-level A10s which was released back in August 2019. The new One UI 2.0 update is currently live in Malaysia and is scheduled to arrive to more regions soon. The update bears the A107FXXU5BTCB build number and also brings the March security patch. As usual, the new firmware update brings improved privacy and security alongside improved gesture navigation and Digital Wellbeing controls. Via

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OnePlus 8 phones to cost less than $1,000, exec confirms

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are drawing near as the April 14 global announcement date is less then two weeks away. The most recent batches on info on the two handsets have actually come courtesy of none other than company CEO and co-founder Pete Lau. The latter has now shared some extra details on pricing. Sadly he didn't get any more specific than "under $1,000 US price." OnePlus 8 (left) and OnePlus 8 Pro (right) He claimed that even the most expensive version of the OnePlus 8 smartphones with 5G will be less expensive than Samsung's cheapest Galaxy S20 5G phone, which...

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Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G goes through FCC, hinting at a global release

The Oppo Reno3 Pro launched globally in early March with 4G connectivity, but it has a 5G sibling that's a China-exclusive for now. Not for long, though, the Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G has passed through FCC testing, meaning that it's ready to follow the other phone and go global. Even though their names imply a familial relationship, the two phones are actually pretty different. The 5G model has a slightly larger 6.5" AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, a different chipset (Snapdragon 765G), its main camera gets OIS, but drops down to a smaller 48MP sensor. Also, it gains stereo speakers while...

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cases show new colors for the Sandstone finish

Sandstone is an iconic look for the OnePlus family of phones - it's mostly defined by its texture, but the color has remained fairly consistent too. That will change with the launch of the OnePlus 8 phones as this selection of official cases shows. The OnePlus 8 and Pro will get a Cyan Sandstone case. The smaller phone also gets a Purple Sandstone, as well as a clear case to show off those new colors. There's also a black Nylon case that keeps things simple. OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cases, including new colors for the sandstone texture The OnePlus 8 Pro has exclusive dibs on the...

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Latest update let you unlock your laptop with Mi Band 3 and 4

Xiaomi has released new software updates for the Mi Band 3 and Mi Smart Band 4 (aka Mi Band 4 in China) that now lets you unlock your laptops with the smart bands without having to install a third-party app on your smartphones. Initially this feature is only available for the Indian users and you can only unlock laptops running Windows 10 OS. Mi Smart Band 4 The new updates also improve the step counter to prevent the fitness bands from recording ghost steps. You first need to update the Mi Fit app on your smartphone to install the new firmware on your Mi Band 3 and Mi Smart...

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 case mold gives us an idea of what to expect

With Samsung's Galaxy S20 line out of the way, leaks are starting to shift to the upcoming Galaxy Note 20. While Samsung usually updates its Galaxy Note line come the end of Summer, we've already seen some early rumors swirling around. Now, we get some idea on the possible design of the next Galaxy Note's back. According to an image of the case mold of the official Galaxy Note 20 LED View Cover shared by Roland Quandt, the next flagship in the Note line will follow the new Samsung design language with a large rectangular camera cutout around the back. This one in particular looks similar...

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Verizon's Moto Z4 receives Android 10 update

Motorola released Android 10 for the Moto Z4 last month and now it's rolling out to the units locked to Verizon's network. The firmware sports version QDF30.130-42 and brings in system-wide dark mode and improved notifications. It also includes the Android security patch that's dated March 1, 2020. The update is rolling out over the air and should reach all the units locked to Verizon's network in a few days. Source | Via

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Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo increase smartphone prices in India

Xiaomi, Apple, and other major companies have increased the prices of their devices, with the changes coming into effect starting today, April 1. Although it sounds like a joke, it is actually true - the Indian government increased the Goods & Services Tax (GST) from 12% to 18%, and combined with the weak currency, made manufacturers rethink their pricing policy. Xiaomi sent out a press release, announcing that it has "no option other than to increase prices" since it is operating on less than 5% profit margin. The new prices will be effective immediately. Oppo sent out an updated...

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Oppo Reno Ace Infinity to come with air-recharging technology

Today Oppo has showcased a smartphone, called Oppo Ace Infinity. According to the company, it will arrive with FreeVOOC air-recharging technology which can achieve a stable charging power of 5-10W within 10 meters. There's even a short promo video, explaining the technology a bit. The video says the Free VOOC coil is embedded in the rim of the Ace Infinity. There is an absorption layer, a conversion layer and a conductive material that essentially keeps the battery charged forever. The company calls this "the future of wireless charging" and what better time to announce this...

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