Google Pixel 4a inches closer to launch as it gets FCC certified

The Google Pixel 4a was supposed to arrive in May but the launch got delayed to June, then July and a recent report claimed the 2020 Pixel isn't coming before October. There's no official word from Google yet, but a Google smartphone which is likely the Pixel 4a has been certified by the USA's FCC, meaning it's closer to launch than ever. FCC lists a Google phone with three different model numbers - G025N, G025M, and G025J - with the last one likely being the US model. The documents shared by FCC also reveal Google will opt for an e-label to keep the back of the smartphone devoid of any...

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New report suggests LTE iPhone 12 will cost 549

A report from @omegaleaks via Twitter claims that Apple will launch a sub-$600 iPhone this year. According to the report, Apple is going to offer a 4G-variant of the entry-level 5.4-inch iPhone 12 for $549. If previous rumors are also true, this could mean that Apple is going to set the iPhone 12 in five different price brackets. my first iphone rumor is the 4g version of the 12 and 12 maxiphone 12(4g) if it happens will be 549$4g 12 max will be 649$ and there 5g prices are 649 and 749 just like jon prosser said.— Omega LEAKS and RUMORS (@omegaleaks) June 25, 2020 The report...

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New Google ARCore Depth API lets AR objects hide behind real-world obstacles

A new API is now available for developers to take advantage of for brand-new AR experiences on Android and Unity. First announced late-last year, the new API lets developers blend digital objects in the physical world. This is all done with a single RGB camera - boy, AR sure has come a long way. The way that Google puts it, occlusion is the ability for digital objects to accurately appear behind real world objects. This makes it so that objects accurately hide behind things like walls, tables, couches, or anything that would "obstruct" it relative to the surface that you place the digital...

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LG's new TONE Free TWS earbuds have a self-cleaning case, available next month

LG's latest duo of TWS earbuds arrive with model numbers HBS-FN4 and HBS-FN6. The latter features an industry-first self-cleaning charging case that uses LG's UVnano to kill bacteria as the earbuds recharge. The UVnano works by emitting UV light onto the silicone tip and inner mesh. LG claims this is kills 99.9% of E. coli and S. aureus 2. These earbuds feature an improved design over the company's first-generation of TWS earbuds called TONE+ Free. The new earbuds are powered by Meridian Audio for what LG claims will offer realistic-sounding audio straight into your ear canals...

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Google Photos major redesign rolling out with new icon, photo map search, and simplified UI

Starting today, Google will begin rolling out a new update to its Google Photos app. The photo-keeping app is five years old and has gradually changed the way we keep and review memories over the years. Google says more people are using Google Photos to see memories, after all, a there's a stories-like feed that shows you what your week looked like in past years. Anyway, there's a new design coming to the UI, including a brand-new icon. The icon is still the colorful pinwheel, but it's more circle-y and totally flattened, which we've seen Google do with many of its redesigned stock...

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ARM-based Macs will not support Boot Camp for booting into Windows

Apple has revealed that its ARM-based Macs, coming out later this year, will not support Boot Camp for booting into alternate operating systems such as Windows 10. There are two issues at play here. First of all, Apple seems to be deprecating Boot Camp entirely for its ARM-based Macs. Instead, the company expects users to run all alternate operating systems under virtualization. Apple demonstrated this during its WWDC keynote by running Debian 10 inside Parallels Desktop. The second issue is with regards to Windows 10 itself. Although Microsoft makes an ARM-based version of...

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Panasonic Toughbook A3 is a rugged 10-inch Android tablet with swappable batteries

Panasonic's signature Toughbook line just got its newest member with the Toughbook A3 Android tablet. It brings a 10.1-inch LCD with 1920x1200 pixel resolution which can crank up to 800 nits of brightness. There's also a set of 5 configurable physical buttons around the bezel as well as volume controls and a power button. It features dual swappable batteries, a built-in stylus, full-sized USB-A and type-C ports as well dual SIM support. The tablet is tailored to first responders, emergency service personnel and field service agents. Keeping true to the Toughbook heritage, the A3 brings...

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OnePlus made a documentary about the design of the OnePlus Z/Nord, here's the trailer

OnePlus was founded in mid-December 2013 and had its first phone out in April 2014. The company is trying to pull off something similar for its "new beginnings" project - the OnePlus Z/Nord. Pete Lau, Carl Pei and company are working on a side project too, a documentary on how they built the new phone. A trailer for the documentary was published today, the premiere is set for June 30, just before the July launch of the phone (whose name is kept under wraps but hinted at with various teasers and puns). The trailer has a hook - the team working on the project had only 6 months to get it...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite tipped to launch in October

Two weeks ago we came across a report which speculated that Samsung is planning a Galaxy S20 Lite. Now, South Korean news outlet ETNews suggests the affordable member of the S20 line will be released in October. The actual naming of the device is still not confirmed with the new report referring to it as the "Galaxy S20 Pen Edition" which would suggest an S-Pen stylus and closer ties to the Galaxy Note series. Other speculations suggest the phone might be called the "S20 Fan Edition" or simply the S20 Lite. According to previous information, the phone will come with Samsung's One UI 2.5...

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Amazfit GTR and GTS get daytime nap tracking with the latest update

A new update has just arrived to some Amazfit GTR and GTS units. The software version for the GTR is 1.3.5.77 while the GTS gets 0.0.9.12. Both versions of the software, however, carry the same new feature - support for naps over 20 minutes. This shouldn't be mistaken for the regular sleep tracking - that's something these watches were capable before the update. But some people like to take naps during the day and sometimes they are more than 20 minutes. That's why Amazfit wanted to give you a little bit more insight into how you sleep during the day. There's nothing new according...

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OnePlus 8 Pro sale in India ends in minutes after stock runs out

Blink and you miss it - Amazon India and OnePlus made the OnePlus 8 Pro briefly available online, but all units were gone minutes later. The phone was available on both sites, which have since hung up "out of stock" signs. The Pro was available at INR 55,000 for the 8/128 GB model and INR 60,000 for 12/256 GB. The new Ultramarine Blue color is exclusive to the pricier tier while the other two hues (Onyx Black and Glacial Green) can be had with either storage capacity. There were some incentives to buy, including an instant discount of INR 3,000 if you pay with an SBI card or use an...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 render shows punch-hole design

Another spicy leak from the famous Ice Universe reveals the unfolded design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. The image below is what Samsung's future foldable phone should look like from the front and it departs from the Galaxy Fold's original design. The notch cutout has been replaced by a less obtrusive punch-hole near the upper-right corner of the display. And even though the cutout on the current Galaxy Fold is off center, this camera hole may trigger some OCD for someone looking for symmetry. Then again, this could have been a practical-related decision rather than a design...

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Here's our best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy Watch3

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 rumored to arrive next month leaked earlier this week revealing the smartwatch's design, but a new picture that surfaced today gives us our best look yet at the upcoming smartwatch. This image was shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass and it corroborates the previous design leaks. The Galaxy Watch3 has a stainless steel casing but the image doesn't confirm whether it has a rotating bezel. However, previous leaks suggest the smartwatch will have one. The straps of the Galaxy Watch3 are made out of leather and this is the 45mm model we are looking at...

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Realme X3 SuperZoom comes to India alongside Buds Q TWS

Alongside the announcement of the vanilla X3, Realme also brought the SuperZoom variant as well as its recently launched Buds Q TWS earphones to the Indian market. Realme X3 SuperZoom The X3 SuperZoom brings a more sophisticated camera setup compared to the vanilla version with an 8MP periscope module, capable of 5x optical and up to 60x hybrid zoom. The rest of the cameras on the back are a 64MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro module. The phone is built around a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and dual selfie camera setup with a 32MP main cam and...

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New Samsung Galaxy Note20+ case confirms design rumors

The Galaxy Note20 duo has already seen its fair share of leaks for the past few months and we already have a pretty good idea of what they will look like. Now Ice Universe has shared another case, which reconfirms the design and gives us a few more details about the functional elements' location. Alleged Galaxy Note20+ case The images show a case for the still unreleased Galaxy Note20+ with five holes. This isn't new, however, as we already know that the phone will feature three cameras leaving the other two cutouts for the 3D ToF sensor and the LED flash. More shots...

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Realme X3 goes official with 12MP telephoto camera, Snapdragon 855+ chipset

After introducing the X3 SuperZoom last month, now Realme followed it up with the vanilla X3. As the name suggests, the X3 lacks the periscope module found on the SuperZoom and opts for a conventional 12MP telephoto camera instead. Another difference comes in the selfie camera department where the X3 packs a 16MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide snapper in a similar-looking a pill-shaped cutout. Apart from the camera differences and storage configurations, the X3 is identical to the SuperZoom. Upfront we have a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and the dual...

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