Honor offers gift packages for users linking AppGallery with popular games and apps

Honor has announced a deal with mobile game developers, as well as the dictionary company Merriam-Webster, for gift packages worth up to $120 per user. There are three games in the list - Lords Mobile, Rise of Kingdoms, and AFK Arena, and the deal is applicable mostly for Honor 9A and Honor 9X Pro users. The Lords Mobile game offers up to $80 worth of gift packages, including boosts, points, and more. $30 of them can be claimed by all users of AppGallery, but an additional $50 package is exclusive to Honor 9A and Honor 9X Pro users. There is a maximum of 100,000 gift packages and all...

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Google teases its upcoming Nest Home speaker following certification images

In an unexpected email sent to the press, Google has teased its upcoming Nest Home speaker. Given the timing, we can expect it to make an appearance at the next Made By Google event – which normally takes place sometime in October. Not long before Google outed its new Nest speaker, photos of the device surfaced on a Japanese database website. Images revealed by FCC documents The new Nest speaker fits in well with its other Nest Home speakers in terms of design. It’s got a soft design with rounded corners and its covered in the same fabric seen on the Nest Home Mini and the...

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Google’s efforts in making updates faster have paid off, Android 10 fastest adopted update

We’ve all heard the argument that Apple iPhones update quickly because Apple controls both hardware and software. With the hundreds of unique devices that run Android, its very difficult to have this same speed and effectiveness of major updates – not to mention, the vast differences of software that OEMs offer. Google has been able to push many updates through Google Play Services, even if devices are no longer receiving major OS updates. In a Google Developers Blog post, it’s revealed that Android 10 was the quickest adopted Android version ever. Of course, it didn’t happen overnight....

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Huawei Enjoy 20 render shows round camera setup and pop-up selfie camera

Yesterday, the Huawei Enjoy 20 leaked in live images, revealing the phone’s display – free from any punch-hole or notches for a selfie camera – with a round triple camera setup. Today, a new render of the phone appeared on Weibo which corroborates the same design we saw in the live images. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro was announced last month with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset with 5G support and EMUI 10.1 over Android 10 (naturally, with no Google Services, but HMS). Meanwhile, the unreleased Enjoy 20 will be powered by an in-house HiSilicon Kirin 820 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB...

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New beta for OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro optimizes auto-brightness, brings new security patches

OnePlus is rolling out a new beta build for its late 2019 flagships, the 7T and 7T Pro. OxygenOS Open Beta 6 is the new release for the duo, and it brings with it the July security patch level. Additionally, the adaptive brightness curve has been optimized, and the company promises an improved user experience when it comes to brightness changes. The Clock app gets Lap time and Split time for the Stopwatch section with a nicer UI, while in Game Space the new Moments section is where you can store gaming snapshots and screen recordings. Plenty of bugs were fixed too, such as the...

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First iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are now available

Today Apple has made the first public beta builds for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 available through its beta program enrollment process. If you're interested in running the upcoming OS versions on your smartphone or tablet, head over to the Apple Beta website to enroll your device and then receive the first (and subsequent) betas through software updates. So far, before these public betas went out, we've had two developer betas out, one that was released immediately after the two OS versions got official at WwDC, and the second that got out yesterday. As usual with early beta builds, it's...

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Samsung Pay gains support for TransferWise UK debit cards

Samsung Pay now officially supports TransferWise debit cards in the UK. The South Korean tech giant’s digital wallet will now accept TransferWise debit Mastercard and debit Mastercard for Business. This will allow you to use your TransferWise cards on Samsung Pay terminals and online in over 50 currencies in more than 70 countries around the world. The offer will be available for users who have a registered UK address and adds to the growing lists of established banks and fintech companies supported by Samsung Pay. All transactions will still have to comply with the TransferWise terms...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE Aluminium launches in India

Samsung has added the Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE in Aluminum to the already available Stainless Steel models in India. Now the maker's LTE-capable range of smart watches includes the Galaxy Watch in 46mm and 42mm and the Galaxy Watch Active2 in 40mm and 44mm. The Aluminum Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE is made in India and will be available through partner retail stores, leading online retailers, Samsung's own site, as well as Samsung Opera House, on July 11, priced at INR 28,490. Buyers will have a choice between Cloud Silver, Aqua Black and Pink Gold. The Galaxy Watch Active2 features a...

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OnePlus Nord creators cases leak

While we’re waiting for the OnePlus Nord to release on July 21, the leaks keep coming in bunches. After we got a good look at the device from the front and back and learned more about its AMOLED display, we now have a look at some of the exclusives cases that will launch alongside the Nord thanks to Evan Blass. They come in three varieties from Swedish artists Camilla Engstrom and Finsta as well as Zack Nelson from YouTube channel JerryRigEveything. The latter features a picture of the phone’s internals including its cyan-colored battery. We can also spot the phone's USB-C port on the...

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Samsung Galaxy M01 Core confirmed to be renamed Galaxy A01 Core

Samsung restarted their midrange lineup in the middle of 2019 with a new batch of Galaxy A and Galaxy M phones. The company started spewing devices left and right, but apparently the creative process can produce only so many phones because the upcoming Galaxy M01 Core is not new - it is the Galaxy A01 Core, as by a Google Supported Devices listing. The Galaxy M01 Core is just a new name for different markets, it holds a a01core designation into Google’s database, despite having SM-M013F model number. The phone, however, is yet to be released under any name, so we expect to see which...

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Lava Z61 Pro unveiled: 'Made in India' with a 5.45" screen, small price tag

Lava unveiled the Z61 Pro budget phone at a price of INR 5,774 (which is $75 or so). This will fit people wanting something small and cheap – the 5.45” screen makes the phone more compact than most. The screen has 720 x 1,440 px resolution (18:9) and is covered with 2.5D glass. It’s a classic design, meaning that the 5MP selfie camera is on the bezel above the screen. Around the back is the 8 MP main camera, which offers HDR, night mode and portrait mode. There’s no fingerprint reader anywhere on the phone, but you can use the front camera for face unlocking (it reportedly triggers in...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds X pass through the FCC

The Samsung Galaxy Buds X TWS earphones have been certified by the FCC and not a moment too soon – the new true wireless set will allegedly be unveiled on July 22 (perhaps alongside another wearable, the Galaxy Watch3). The Buds X will measure approximately 26 x 15 x 14 mm and will weigh about 5g. They have been dubbed the “beans” due to their shape – they are meant to go into your ear rather than stick out like the current Galaxy Buds+. Samsung Galaxy Buds Bean The Buds X are also expected to feature noise cancellation and reportedly target a price of $140 or so to undercut...

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LG will update older flagships with the Velvet UI, starting with the LG V50 ThinQ

The LG Velvet represents not only a change in the company designs its hardware but also the software – LG announced that it will bring the Velvet UI to several of its older flagships. This decision was reached by surveying customer opinions through the Quick Help app. The new UI is already rolling out to the LG V50 ThinQ as an over-the-air update (starting with units in South Korea). It changes the Volume control dialog and the In-call information window, it also allows you to customize the color of the notification bar. Besides the V50, five other LG flagships will receive Velvet...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ specs revealed, 45W charging confirmed

Most of the specs and the design traits of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 lineup have just been revealed thanks to a new leak from a trusted source. According to insiders close to SamMobile the Galaxy Tab S7+ will be running a Snapdragon 865+ SoC and the 5G-enabled version of the tablet will support sub-6GHz 5G networks. The 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display will carry a resolution of 2800 x 1752px and, of course, support S Pen functionality. Qualcomm's current fastest SoC will be paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM while storage will be 128GB and 256GB, respectively. Earlier reports said...

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Oppo Watch coming to India alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G

Oppo's first smartwatch named Oppo Watch debuted back in March but it's yet to become available outside China. A recent FCC listing, however, suggests that it will make it outside of China pretty soon and today's rumor is in line with this theory. Oppo insiders say the official international debut will happen alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, which is taking place between July 20 and 24. With the global version's development now complete we can expect more markets to get it soon. Source

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TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE go official

TCL’s 10 series saw its latest members go official in Russia with the 10 Plus and 10 SE. Both new phones come with midrange specs, solid batteries and Android 10 but pricing аnd availability is yet to be revealed. We also don't have info if or when the devices will make their way to more markets. TCL 10 Plus Starting off with the 10 Plus which shares a lot of similarities with the previously launched 10L with the big change being on the display front where we now have an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch. The diagonal measures in at 6.53-inches and the resolution is 1080 x 2340 pixels...

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Vivo X50 series Indian launch teased, likely coming on July 16

The vivo X50 is a smartphone lineup that is all about mobile photography with custom sensors and unique design of the camera setup. Two phones are already selling in China - vivo X50, and vivo X50 Pro, while the vivo X50 Pro+ is expected to hit the shelves in a few days. The first two are also scheduled to arrive outside China - they will hit India “soon”, and one leakster on Twitter says the date might be July 16. The vivo X50 series already has a dedicated landing promo page on Flipkart, and the phone will sell on Amazon India as well. Claims are all three models will launch...

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OnePlus Nord leaked images reveal design, AMOLED display officially confirmed

The OnePlus Nord is coming on July 21 and we already know a few of its specs through leaks and official teasers. OnePlus also gave us a glimpse of the smartphone through a promo video and today a couple of images of the Nord have been shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass which give us a very clear look at the smartphone. As you can see, the OnePlus Nord will pack a display with a pill-shaped hole in the top-left corner for the dual camera setup, which from a previous leak we know will be a combination of a 32MP wide and 8MP ultrawide angle units. OnePlus' official Instagram...

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Redmi Note 9 coming to India, official teaser confirms

After the Redmi 9 Pro and Pro Max, India is about to receive a third Redmi Note 9 model as teased by the company. According to speculation this will be the vanilla Redmi Note 9 which made its debut in May. Fasten your seatbelts and get set for an all new BEAST from the #Redmi family 🙌Undisputed speed, undisputed performance- the #UndisputedChampion is coming soon! ⚡Can you guess what we're hinting at? 😉👉 RT this tweet and head here to get notified: https://t.co/XYxRbFgKft pic.twitter.com/40uAHi8pY0— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 9, 2020 The Redmi Note 9 is built around a 6.53-inch IPS...

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vivo iQOO Z1x 5G unveiled with 120Hz display, $230 price

The vivo iQOO Z1x is finally official after weeks of leaks and teasers. The phone is exactly what we expected to be, but the pricing is the biggest surprise - it starts from CNY1,598 in China, which is about $230. For that price, you get a 5G chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging and a display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Z1x is powered by a Snapdragon 765G, and has four memory variants - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128 GB, and 8/GB256 GB. The RAM is of the LPDDR4x type and the storage is UFS 2.1. The 6.57” LCD has Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. There is...

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Google releases Android 11 Beta 2, final version coming on September 8

On Wednesday, Google released the Android 11 Beta 2 build with a bunch of bug fixes. There are also some minor changes throughout the UI of the new Beta build. In an unrelated event, Google also inadvertently revealed that it plans to release Android 11 publicly on September 8. During a “Hey Google” Smart Home Summit presentation on YouTube, a caption revealed when Android 11 is supposedly going to be officially released, presumably for Google Pixel devices. The screenshot below, captured by Android Police (first reported by Phone Arena, shows what presenter Michele Turner said, along with...

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