iQOO Z1x is coming on July 9 with a 120Hz punch hole display

vivo's gamer-centric sub-brand iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z1 back in May and today the company announced it will follow it up with the iQOO Z1x on July 9. iQOO also confirmed that Z1x will support 5G networks and pack a 120Hz display with a punch hole in the top-right corner. iQOO Z1x will support 5G networks and sport a 120Hz display iQOO didn't reveal any other specifications of the Z1x, but thanks to TENAA we know it will sport a 6.57" FullHD+ TFT screen and feature a total of four cameras - a 16MP snapper on the front and a 48MP main camera at the back joined by two 2MP...

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Samsung leaked the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in “Mystic Bronze”

Samsung has accidentally posted images of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and here they are for us to enjoy. First spotted by Russian YouTuber Techno Harry, the images were inadvertently published on Samsung’s Ukraine website. Ironically enough, the images were spotted at the bottom of the website’s Galaxy Note8 page. The phone appears in the pictures as “Mystic Bronze”, and we get a really good look at the triple camera setup on the back. This color reminds us of a “Metallic Copper” that the Galaxy Note9 came in. Source: Samsung Ukraine We’ve seen leaks of the triple stacked...

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Google Maps gets updated UI for Android Auto on smartphone

Starting with Google Maps version 10.45, a slightly updated interface appears when using the app through the Android Auto standalone app. The update gets a slightly new appearance with updated buttons and more floaty signs and menus. As reported by Android Police, the directions and signs during navigations now have rounded corners and take up less space so you can still see some of the map in the back. At the same time, the update makes landscape navigation better. Directions don’t take up the length of the screen and popping up the settings menu will no longer cover the whole...

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Spotify Premium Duo plan allows two accounts to share one subscription

Spotify has introduced a new subscription for couples living in the same household to share a single subscription between two accounts. Called the Spotify Premium Duo plan, it is basically a version of the family plan for just 2 people. For a monthly cost of $13, two individuals can have their own separate accounts and don't have to deal with the recommendation algorithm going wild with two different music preferences. The Duo plan basically works the same way as family plan, where Spotify requires you to have the same address for all involved accounts. Of course, just as is...

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First Honor 30 Lite ad already out, boasts about 90Hz screen, 5G and 48 MP camera

The Honor 30 Lite (aka Youth) will be officially unveiled tomorrow, today you can watch the first ad for it. It starts off with a bang – 90Hz refresh rate for the screen and 180Hz touch sampling rate. We’ve seen the specs in previous leaks, this video confirms the highlights. Including the triple camera on the back with a 48MP main sensor, joined by 8MP and 2MP modules, likely ultrawide cam and depth sensor). The Honor 30 Lite will be a 5G phone thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. It can be configured with 4GB to 8GB of RAM and 64GB to 256GB storage. The ad doesn’t go...

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Google Meet's noise cancellation feature expands to more countries

Google announced its AI-powered noise cancellation feature for the Meet teleconferencing app in early June. It’s still not available to everyone, but it will expand to cover a few more countries. Here’s what the support page says: “Important: This feature will roll out to users in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, and New Zealand in the coming weeks. This feature isn't currently available to users in South Africa, UAE, and the immediately surrounding areas.” Once this feature reaches you, it will be on by default (you will find it in the Settings, Audio menu). You can turn it off in case...

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Nokia 8.3 5G sales in Switzerland scheduled to start in September

HMD announced the Nokia 8.3 5G back in March as the company’s first 5G phone. Since then, we’ve seen the phone go on pre-order in the UK but with little to no info on its actual release date an availability. Now, another retailer in Switzerland has joined in and revealed that the phone will go on sale in the country on September 15. Pricing is not specified however but the phone will be offered in the Polar Night color. Clove UK still has the 8.3 5G listed for £499 with availability scheduled for this month though no exact date is specified. The phone is listed in a single 6/64GB...

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Amazfit ZenBuds hit Indiegogo - noise isolating earbuds that help you sleep and focus

There are plenty of TWS earbuds out there, but the Amazfit ZenBuds are different – instead of playing music, their main goal is to help you get a good sleep at night, focus during the day and find your zen. The buds were unveiled at CES earlier this year and went on to win a Red Dot Design Award 2020. Now they are on Indiegogo, seeking money for their initial launch. You can have them for $69 in an early bird deal, their retail price will be $149. However, there’s only 10 units at that price, the next level is $81 (and it includes and eye mask). The simplest use case for the Amazfit...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G in for review

Xiaomi was scheduled to introduce its Mi 10 lineup back at MWC 2020 in February, but due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event was canceled and the Chinese company decided to stick with a Chinese launch at that moment. One month later it introduced the flagship lineup to its global fans and to make up for the delay it also added a third phone - Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. The phone, announced at the time as one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in the world, eventually was overtaken by some devices available only in China. At the time of writing this article, it remains the most affordable 5G...

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Huawei announces Apps UP contest for the best apps based on HMS Core

Huawei announced the Apps UP innovation contest, inviting developers from five regions to compete for $1 million in total cash prizes. The contest is seeking inventive uses of the functionality provided by HMS Core. The company gave a few examples, highlighting the AR and AI capabilities of its platform. StorySign uses HiAI to scan text and uses the Machine Learning Kit to translate books into sign language so that deaf children can enjoy them. Link Now tackles the problem of remote cooperation, which is quite relevant this year. Developers who have similarly creative ideas can...

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Galaxy Note20+ and Note20 cases show their relative sizes

We’ve seen pictures of cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20+ before, but this latest pic (posted by known leakster Ice Universe) is shot from a great angle as it gives a clear indication of the relative sizes of the two models. Also, of their camera bumps – the one on the Note20+ is clearly larger, supporting the rumors that it will use S20 Ultra’s camera (or an improved version of that). This includes the 108 MP sensor, though the periscope cam will go up to “only” 50x digital zoom. Size comparison: Galaxy Note20+ vs. Note20 cases The vanilla Galaxy Note20 will...

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FCC officially declares Huawei, ZTE a threat to US national security

The Federal Communications Commission officially declared that Huawei and ZTE are a threat to the US national security in a formal press release. According to Commissioner Brendan Carr, both companies are linked to “Communist China” and intend to engage in large scale industrial espionage. The decision from FCC means that companies cannot use subsidies from FCC’s Universal Service Fund to “purchase, obtain, maintain, improve, modify, or otherwise support any equipment or services provided by Huawei and ZTE”. The designation is the latest step that FCC is taking to protect America’s...

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Moto G 5G specs leak, Plus variant also coming

Yesterday we got our first look at the upcoming Moto Moto G 5G thanks to a leaked render from Evan Blass. Now, we have a detailed set of specs from the same source to back up yesterday’s image. According to Blass, the Moto G 5G is actually the rumored Moto Edge Lite and the device will likely be launched at Motorola's July 7 event. Adding another twist, we’re also expecting a Moto G 5G Plus but we don’t have any more details on this device for now. Here are the specs on this. Much of this was first reported by XDA when the device was being dubbed Edge Lite: https://t.co/TjyD0pTTnK...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro starts receiving MIUI 12 Stable Beta

One of Xiaomi's most popular mid-range phones, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has just entered the second phase of the MIUI update cycle meaning it's one step closer to getting the final stable release of MIUI 12. Some beta testers are now getting the MIUI 12 Stable Beta for the global variant of the phone. The build number is MIUI 12.0.0.4 QGGMIXM and involves a 632MB download. The update includes most of the MIUI 12 features such as Dark Mode 2.0, enhanced security, new camera functions while the system animations and UI have been changed as well. We suspect that the Redmi Note 7 and Poco F1...

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BTS Editions of Galaxy S20+ and Buds+ arrive in India, Galaxy S20 Ultra in Cloud White as well

The BTS Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ as well as the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition are now available for pre-booking in India. If you’re not a fan of the K-Pop sensation and would rather have a periscope camera, the Galaxy S20 Ultra in Cloud White can also be pre-booked as of today. You can find the S20+ BTS Edition on Samsung.com or see it in person in the Samsung Exclusive Stores. This model (painted in Haze Purple, of course) costs INR 88,000 (the price of the regular S20+ is INR 78,000). It comes with decorative stickers plus photos of the members of BTS. Samsung Galaxy S20+...

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Honor X10 Max appears in more live images

Honor is set to unveil its 7.09-inch behemoth X10 Max tomorrow but there was time for one final leak as images of the phone and its alleged price tag surfaced online. The first image is a look at the front which reveals a waterdrop notch on the top of the extra-large IPS LCD. We also get a glimpse of the official colors which include black, silver and blue. Another interesting detail is the pricing of the device which will allegedly start at CNY 2,399 ($339) for the 6/64GB trim while the 6/128GB one will go for CNY 2,599 ($367). There’s also going to be an 8/128GB model which is...

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Qualcomm and OnePlus confirm the Snapdragon 765G on the OnePlus Nord

Rumors about OnePlus' upcoming mid-range handset have been largely conflicting when it comes to the chipset. The first reports said that MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 will be the heart of the phone but the Snapdragon 765G has been thrown around lately. Well, there's no room for doubt anymore all thanks to Qualcomm and OnePlus itself. In a tweet that has been taken down since, Qualcomm's EU branch said that they "are excited to work with OnePlus as they embark on new beginnings" hinting that the company's next smartphone will be powered by the 5G-compatible Snapdragon chipset. This was...

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Poco M2 Pro arriving on July 7 with quad cameras

The Poco M2 Pro that we've been hearing about for the past couple of months will be finally unveiled on July 7 in India, through an online event that will start at 12PM local time (6:30AM UTC). The M2 Pro will mark the debut of the new M series, joining the existing X and F lineups which include the X2, F1, and F2 Pro. The last one wasn't launched in India, though. Poco hasn't revealed any specifications about the M2 Pro yet, but it did give us a glimpse of its back which is similar to the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro - four cameras located in the center in a square formation...

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Realme X50 5G heading to Europe, launch scheduled for July 8

The Realme X50 5G arrived in January as one of the first smartphones with the next-gen connectivity. It immediately started selling in China, but it sure took its sweet time come to Europe. The Spanish website of Realme has now revealed the wait is over and the X50 5G will come on July 8. It will be presented during an online event, scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time. The poster also reveals the Realme Buds Q will join the party. They are TWS earphones that come in a pill-shaped box and are pretty cheap - they are selling for the equivalent of €18 in China or €23 in...

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Google Play Console reveals Samsung Galaxy M01s is a rebranded Galaxy A10s

The Samsung Galaxy M01s recently bagged TUV Rheinland certification with a 3,900 mAh battery and now it has been spotted on Google Play Console, which reveals the M01s is actually a rebranded Galaxy A10s announced last August. The listing of the Galaxy A10s on the Play Console also mentions the Galaxy M01s, suggesting the M01s will be a rebadged A10s. It also includes key specs - Helio P22 SoC, up to 3GB RAM, and an HD+ display. If the Galaxy M01s is indeed a rebranded A10s, then you can expect it to pack a 6.2" TFT display, an 8MP selfie camera, and a dual camera setup at the back...

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