India bans TikTok, WeChat and Xiaomi apps amidst rising tensions with China

The Indian Government has announced that it has banned 59 mobile applications, including TikTok, WeChat, and Mi Community. The reason is, as stated in a press release, the Ministry of Information Technology "has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about the misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India". There were multiple reports from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, the Ministry of...

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Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C announced with notched displays, big batteries and 13MP cameras

Xiaomi offshoot Redmi unveiled the Redmi 9 earlier this month and today the company added two more members to the lineup - Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C. The company hasn't shared the detailed specs sheet of either of these phones at the time of writing this, but it did reveal their key specs through a post on Facebook. The Redmi 9A has a Helio G25 SoC at the helm with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. It sports a 6.53" waterdrop drop notch display of 720p resolution and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. The Redmi 9A comes with a single 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter on the...

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Google Smart Home Summit on July 8 is perfect for announcing the new Android TV Chromecast

Another upcoming Google product that isn't the Pixel 4a has been leaking a lot lately, and that is the upcoming Android TV-powered new Chromecast dongle, codenamed Sabrina. Unlike past Chromecasts, this will run Android TV and thus have that OS' full interface. Not only that, but it will have a smart remote with Google Assistant - which brings us to the fact that the search giant is holding a Smart Home Summit online on July 8. The company hasn't explicitly mentioned that it wants to unveil new hardware on that occassion, but it would be weird if this was just a coincidence. The new...

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Redmi 8 is now getting Android 10 update

Xiaomi is very busy with updates to the new MIUI 12 at this point, but the company is also still working on bringing some of its older phones up to Android 10. The latest model to receive an update with this version of the OS is the Redmi 8, launched last October with Android 9 Pie. The update to Android 10 doesn't take the Redmi 8 up to MIUI 12, there's probably going to be a subsequent release for that. So it's still on MIUI 11, version 11.0.1.0 QCNCNXM to be precise. Aside from the Android version bump, this update brings with it the June 2020 security patches, as well as the...

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Apple Design Award 2020 winners announced

Just as Apple's World Wide Developers Conference concluded its 14th edition last week, the yearly Apple Design Award winners got revealed. These awards celebrate the most innovative and impressive apps and games on Apple's platforms. This year sees a total of 8 winners divided equally between the apps and games groups. Apps category winners: Darkroom (iPhone and iPad) Loom (iPad) Sharp 3D CAD modeling (iPad) StaffPad (iPad) Games category winners: Sayonara Wild Hearts (iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV) Sky: Children of the Light (iPhone...

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OnePlus Buds to come in black with familiar in-ear design

OnePlus' first truly wireless headphones have been rumored to arrive for some time now but information about them has been scarce. Other than the rough design, we don't know anything else. Now tipster Max J gives us something more substantial. The latest image he shared depicts the so-called OnePlus Buds in black with in-ear design. The shape is reminiscent of the current OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with the concentric brushed aluminum back. The in-ear design should provide decent passive noise cancellation due to the tight seal, but we are yet to see if the Buds will also offer active...

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Facebook is finally rolling out Dark mode for its app, starting on iOS

We saw an early glimpse into Dark mode for the Facebook app earlier this month on an Android device, but now some users are reporting getting an update with dark mode on iOS. Facebook has revealed that "a small percentage of users globally" are getting a taste of Dark mode in the Facebook app. It's likely that Facebook will enable the feature for more and more users, both on iOS and Android, this week. Dark mode in Facebook iOS app, source: @NotFridayCraig So far Facebook's Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp received Dark mode and even Facebook Lite, but not the official...

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Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G / Find X2 Neo review

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Motorola discounts a bunch of smartphones for July 4

Motorola is heavily discounting a slew of Moto smartphones as a way of celebrating July 4 in the US. The bad news is that most of the new handsets are not on the list but there are a few midrangers worth considering. The Motorola One Action is the first on the list selling for $249 down from $349 while last year's Moto G7 Play is even less expensive at $129. Continuing with the Motorola One family, the company is asking just $299 for the One Hyper and $349 for the One Zoom - both are $100 off. The popular Moto Z4 is also heavily discounted at $399 and this is actually the most...

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The new OnePlus TVs will launch in India in three days, here's what we know so far

Three days from now OnePlus will launch its second generation smart TVs in India, a followup to the OnePlus Q1 models. There will be three versions: 32", 43" and 55". The top model will have a 4K panel while the middle one is expected to have 1080p resolution. That's still better than the smallest offering, which is rumored to have a 720p panel. The goal here is to offer competitive pricing. The current Q1 starts at INR 70,000, the Q1 Pro goes up to INR 100,000. The new TVs will be much more affordable with the 55" model starting at under INR 50,000, the entry level 32" TV will be...

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Samsung Galaxy A42 to be the company's cheapest 5G phone

Samsung has already started launching 5G variants of its midrangers - the Galaxy A71 5G and the Galaxy A51 5G are selling across many markets. However, according to SamMobile, the Korean giant is planning to bring an even cheaper 5G handset with the Galaxy A42 5G in early 2021. However, SamMobile claims there will be a 4G variant of the Galaxy A42 with 128GB internal storage - double what the Galaxy A41 is offering right now. Source

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The Snapdragon 875 will reportedly support 100W fast charging, cost dearly

A key selling point of the Snapdragon 875 will be its support for 100W fast charging, says leakster Digital Chat Station. This will be marketed as a perk for gaming phones with large batteries as it will reduce the downtime between gaming sessions. Qualcomm is expected to introduce the 875 in December and to have it ready for phones in Q1 next year. The chip is reportedly already being mass produced by TSMC on a 5nm node. It may use the new Cortex-X1 as its prime core, plus three Cortex-A77 for the big cores. In the meantime, the company is expected to release a Snapdragon 865+ next...

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iPhone 12 series will record 4K videos at up to 240 FPS

According to a new source code found inside iOS 14 Beta 1, the iPhone 12 series will have an option to record 4K videos at 240FPS. The new format will be joined by a 4K at 120FPS option. The report comes courtesy of PineLeaks and EverythingApplePro and details that that the 4K at 240FPS option will likely be limited to slow-motion while the 4K at 120FPS could be available for regular video recordings. As stated in the report, together with @EveryApplePro, we were able to discover evidence of 4k 120 and 4k 240 FPS video modes inside the latest iOS 14 Beta 1 filesystem.In accordance to that,...

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Samsung is preparing a Galaxy Fold Lite for a launch in 2021

Samsung is already selling the Galaxy Fold and its 5G sibling, but the company could launch a Lite variant in early 2021. Sources from South Korea report the phone is going to have less impressive specs but a far more manageable price - the new phone will go for around KRW1.32 million, which is about $1,100 or €975. Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite render A recently leaked render showcased the device will keep its ratio but will have a single punch-hole camera on the front/inside, while there will be two shooters on the outside. Leaksters also say the bezels of the new Fold phone will be...

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Kuo: Apple will ship iPhone 12 without chargers, earphones

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is considering removing the included earbuds from the iPhone 12 retail package back in May. Analysts at Barclays said the same a few days ago and hinted that even the power brick may be dropped, Kuo agrees in his latest research note. Apple will introduce a 20W charger with USB Power Delivery, says Kuo, which will be sold separately. He didn't forecast a price but the current 18W charger goes for $30. The company will stop production of the current 5W and 18W models. Apple will likely position this as an eco-friendly move that would result in...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 has S20 focusing issues resoloved, will use SD865+

Samsung has reportedly fixed the focusing problems that ailed the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 108MP main camera. Many users and reviewers found the 108MP camera's focus to be slower than the 12MP main camera on the Galaxy S20/S20+ (especially in lower light) and to occasionally miss altogether. The issues and reduced performance of the AF could be due to the 108MP sensor's lack of dual-pixel phase detect autofocus. Whether Samsung has added dual-pixel PDAF or has fixed the issue another way, typically reliable leakster IceUniverse reports the 108MP camera will focus just fine on the Galaxy Note20...

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Xiaomi will launch 120Hz OLED Master TV in China on July 2

Xiaomi has announced on its official Weibo TV account that it will unveil a new Master TV series in China on July 2. The announcement is accompanied by a poster, which teases a TV with an OLED panel of 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Atmos audio. Xiaomi is keeping the size and resolution secret for now and we don't know how many products we're in for. The company does promise that no expense has been spared in making a product that can challenge the "high-end" brands in the TV business, here's looking at you Samsung, LG, Sony. Source | Via

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LG Harmony 4 with Android 10, dual camera and unveiled for Cricket Wireless

LG released a new affordable Android 10 for Cricket Wireless users - the Harmony 4. The phone is essentially identical to the LG K40S though with a slight redesign and a newer version of the OS (the K40S came out with Android 9). The phone can be yours for $140 regardless of whether you're a new or an existing customer. For your money you will get a 6.1" 720p+ display. The phone has a metal frame and measures 156.2 x 74.2 x 8.6 mm (6.15 x 2.92 x 0.34 in), weighing 173 g (6.1 oz). LG Harmony 4 for Cricket Wireless Android 10 runs on top of on octa-core processor of unknown...

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Realme Narzo 10 in "That Blue" colorway launched

A new "That Blue" colorway of the Realme Narzo 10 will be available starting tomorrow in India. The phone will join the "That White" and "That Green" options already available and will also retail for INR 11,999 ($158) in a single 4/128GB trim. Sales are scheduled to begin tomorrow at 12 PM local time. The Narzo 10 is identical to the previously launched Realme 6i with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD, MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and triple camera setup with a 48MP primary shooter. The phone also boasts a 5,000 mAh battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Realme Narzo 10 "That...

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Honor 30 Lite confirmed to arrive on July 2, already is on TENAA

Honor is launching a big X10 Max smartphone on July 2, and today we learned another device will also take the stage - the Honor 30 Lite (also known as Honor 30 Youth). The company officially confirmed the date on its page, revealing the unsurprising fact that this midranger will support dual 5G connectivity. The Honor 30 Lite, as we revealed exclusively earlier this month, will have three cameras on the back. It is confirmed by the phone being listed at TENAA under the code name MXW-AN00. It will have three RAM options - 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB, and three storage tiers - 64GB, 128GB, and...

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Honor X10 Max 5G poses for some hands-on images

Honor is all set to unveil its plus-sized X10 Max 5G on July 2 and now we have some in-hand images of the behemoth smartphone. The shots only showcase the back and sides of the phone without revealing the star of the show - its 7.09-inch IPS LCD. We can clearly see the phone will come with a dual-camera setup which according to leaked specs will be headlined by a 48MP primary shooter while the secondary module is expected to be a 2MP depth helper. The new leak also details the symmetrical dual-speakers on the top and bottom as well as the presence of NFC and a headphone jack. The...

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Here's the 41mm Samsung Galaxy Watch3 in Bronze

A few days after we saw an official render of the 45mm Samsung Galaxy Watch3 in Silver, we have our first look of the 41mm Galaxy Watch3 in Bronze thanks to evleaks. Though smaller in diameter, the Watch3 in 41mm looks identical in design to its Silver counterpart. The only difference of note is that the rotating bezel is the same shade of Bronze as the rest of the casing, whereas on the Silver Galaxy Watch3 it's a darker grey. The rumored 45mm Galaxy Watch3 will have a 1.4-inch display and 340mAh battery, while the 41mm model will have a 1.2-inch display and 247mAh...

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Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C to debut on June 30, images leak

Xiaomi Malaysia revealed on Facebook that the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C will arrive on June 30. Both phones are expected to be extremely affordable, and the company promised "big battery, big display" in its post. Specs of Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C have been online for some time. They appeared alongside the Redmi 9, which were pretty much on point, so we expect the same to happen now as well. Both phones will have the same 6.53" LCD panel with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels) and a big 5,000 mAh battery. The Redmi 9A is said to have a single 13 MP main camera and looking at the leaked...

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