Realme will also adopt 125W fast-charging solution, introduction scheduled for July 16

Realme has always been open about its heritage as a company - it is a separate brand, but is using the know-how and R&D of Oppo to build better phones for the younger audience, as the CMO Xu Qi Chase once told us. After yesterday’s announcement that Oppo is planning to introduce 125W fast-charging solution, today the Realme account on Weibo said it will also introduce a 5G smartphone with “Super Flash Charge”. At the very same time, Chase posted the same image on his personal profile with the text 1111101 which is 125. Realme smartphones tend to stay away from the VOOC and SuperVOOC...

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Fred Armisen stars in Google’s new smart speaker campaign, kicks off month of deals

On Monday, Google has dropped a couple of commercials starring actor, writer, and comedian Fred Armisen – both of which feel very much like skits from the actor’s TV Show Portlandia. The first ad is called “The Nest Meditation Guru | Find Inner Peace, Instantly”. This one shows the Nest Home’s abilities to play relaxing music or sounds – which feels like something that any person would want for their sanity during these strange times. The other video is Google’s way of kicking off a month of promotions leading up to the end of the summer. Google calls it “The Daily Special” and will...

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Poco M2 Pro goes on sale today

The Poco M2 Pro unveiled last week will go on sale today in India starting noon local time through Flipkart. It comes in Green and Greener, Out of the Blue and Two Shades of Black colors and has three memory options - 4GB/64GB priced at INR13,999 ($185/€165), 6GB/64GB priced at INR14,999 ($200/€175), and 6GB/128GB that's priced at INR16,999 ($225/€200). Poco M2 Pro comes in Green and Greener, Out of the Blue, and Two Shades of Black colors The Poco M2 Pro is built around a 6.67" FullHD+ display and has a Snapdragon 720G SoC under the hood. The smartphone boots Android 10 with...

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra can now be had for just $909.99

If you've been eyeing Samsung's still current top dog smartphone, the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but have so far been put off by its price, this is probably the deal for you. The phone can now be had for just $909.99, down hundreds of dollars from its recommended asking price. You're getting a brand new unlocked unit for the price, and it even has dual-SIM functionality. There are, however, two caveats, aside from the fact that you should obviously act fast if you're interested, as this is a limited time deal. First, this is the international dual-SIM model on offer here, not the one meant...

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Apple iPhone Batterygate victims can now apply to receive $25 settlement

It is one of those rare conspiracy theories that actually turned out to be true. We're talking about Batterygate, which started off as people feeling that Apple was intentionally diminishing the performance of their older iPhones to sell them newer ones. Turns out - the company was actually doing that, but for an entirely different reason that had to do with battery longevity. Here we are a few years later and if you were one of the people in the US affected by this, you can now file an application to receive a compensation from Apple, which will amount to around $25. You can apply if you...

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Google now lets users in the EEA explore other countries’ Play Stores

Google Play users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now freely browse content from other EEA regions straight from their devices and without going into any additional loopholes. The change is already in effect but Google still doesn’t allow you to download or purchase content from other regions. Google Play new option for EEA users In order to browse the Play Store from a different region than your default, you’ll have to go to the web version of the Play Store and then sign out from your account or simply go into incognito mode. Then you can head to the very bottom of the...

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The OnePlus Nord will have a 105° ultra wide selfie camera

Selfie sticks are this generation’s cellphone holster – some wouldn’t be caught dead using one, but others need it. Well, if you buy the OnePlus Nord you won’t need to suffer embarrassment says the company as you can use the ultra wide selfie cam instead of a selfie stick (the wider lens fits more in the frame, even at an arm's length). The Nord will be the first OnePlus to have a dual selfie cam. The secondary module will have a 105° ultra wide-angle lens, as seen in this teaser posted on the Nord’s Instagram account. View this post on Instagram What a way to go....

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Realme phone with 6,000 mAh battery coming soon

Realme is preparing to launch a phone with a monster 6,000 mAh battery in Indonesia soon. Palson Yi, who serves as the brand’s Marketing Director revealed the info through his Instagram account. This would be the largest battery phone in Realme’s lineup but unfortunately, we don’t get any more details for now. View this post on Instagram We hear you, realme Fans! Super excited to announce our latest trendsetting technology, 6000mAh battery! As Favoritnya Anak Muda, we always listen to you guys, and put your feedback as our top priority. Many fans ask for a really big...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865

As per previous rumors, Samsung is reportedly working on a Galaxy S10 Lite followпи-up, which should be coming sometime in October this year. However, a recent Geekbench listing suggests that the handset is closer to launch than expected. The Galaxy S20 Lite was initially rumored to sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset with Samsung's One UI 2.5 on top and the Geekbench listing confirms the former. The octa-core "Kona" SoC clocked at 1.8 GHz is likely the Snapdragon 865 chip paired with 6GB of RAM. The model number is SM-G781B, which aligns with SamMobile's earliest report and...

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It's official: the vivo X50 series is coming to India on July 16

Vivo is counting down to the launch of the X50 series in India – there are three days remaining. The local launch will take place on July 16 at 12:00 pm local time and will more than likely be livestreamed. By the way, the company is running a Capture the X promo campaign – the winning photo in each of four categories will score the talented photographer a free vivo X50 Pro. This is the one with the gimbal-like camera. So, the Pro is definitely coming to India. It’s almost certain that the vanilla vivo X50 will be part of the launch party too. However, whether or not the X50 Pro+...

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OnePlus Buds officially confirmed to arrive with the Nord

Various sources claimed that OnePlus will be announcing its TWS buds during the OnePlus Nord event and it seems that they were right. The company officially confirmed that the pair of OnePlus Buds will arrive alongside the OnePlus Nord. Now you know the name. See our first truly wireless earphones July 21. #OnePlusBuds— OnePlus (@oneplus) July 13, 2020 The company's first truly wireless buds are rumored to come in white and black colors offering looks that are similar to the wireless Bullets-series and with in-ear design. Some speculate that noise canceling is at hand but nothing is...

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to sell as Mi Smart Band 5 outside China, NFC nowhere to be seen

Xiaomi is having a global announcement on July 15 where we’ll see more products for its Mi ecosystem, including a new phone, a Mi Band 5 and some appliances. The Portuguese website Techbit got a review unit of the smart band and revealed it will have another name for the global market but, sadly, will lack NFC. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 photos The first-impression article reveals the wearable will be called Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, following the Mi Smart Band 4 from last year. We already know it has a slightly bigger display, more sports, and physical activities, and an entirely...

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 to hit China a day later than the rest of the world

Asus and its gaming branch are going to launch the ROG Phone 3 on July 22, as confirmed twice. However, the company is planning a separate event in China, where we expect to see some special editions that will be targeted to the local audience. The Republic of Gamers profile on Weibo posted a video, asking fans to tune in for a “powerful release” on July 23 at 7 PM local time, along with a short 10-second video. The ROG Phone II had a Tencent-exclusive version in China that had less RAM and storage, but extra customizations and shortcuts for games, owned by the carrier and its...

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Lenovo teases 144 Hz screen for the Legion gaming phone, leaked video reveals core specs

The Lenovo Legion will be officially unveiled on July 22, for now the company is warming up the crowd with a few choice teasers – the latest touts the advantages of a 144 Hz display for gaming. Not quite official, but a leaked video offers the first glimpse at Legion OS, which is based on Lenovo’s ZUI 12 (itself based on Android 10). First, here’s the official teaser. The Legion brand is aimed at gaming hardware – from desktops through accessories and now phones too. And as you can imagine 144 Hz displays are a common theme among the brand’s products for the increased clarity in fast-paced...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 won't feature in August 5 Unpacked event

Samsung made it official that it will host an Unpacked event on August 5 and it's no secret the Galaxy Note20 series will be the centerpiece of that event. Expected to tag along are the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+, the Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. According to respected insider Max Weinbach the Galaxy Z Fold 2 won't be featured at the August 5 event. He goes on to say that he's 60% sure Samsung won't mention the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at the event and 100% sure that it won't be shown. He estimates that the Z Fold 2 would be announced in early September and could...

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Redmi Note 9 India launch scheduled for July 20

Last week we got wind of the Redmi Note 9 coming to India soon but we were left hanging in terms of the actual launch date. Now, the Redmi India Twitter account revealed that the phone is coming on July 20 with the keynote scheduled to begin at 12PM IST time. The moment we've all been waiting for! 🤩The #UndisputedChampion, our next #MadeInIndia smartphone arrives on 20th July at 12 noon! 😎Packed with best in class specs and highest quality that's sure to make heads turn. 😉RT & get notified: https://t.co/7Stn3uyFxr pic.twitter.com/EHgqapknO7— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 13, 2020 The...

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iPhone 12 series batteries pass multiple certifications, 20W charger also spotted

Several new certifications have revealed the alleged batteries for the upcoming iPhone 12 series. These come complete with details on their capacities which can help us make an estimated guess at the corresponding iPhone 12 models that will use them. The three batteries come with the A2471, A2431, and A2466 model numbers and were spotted on China’s 3C agency as well as Safety Korea and UL Demko. UL Demko certifications A2471 comes with a 2,227mAh capacity and is expected to power the entry-level 5.4-inch iPhone 12. Next up is A2431 which packs a slightly larger...

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iQOO officially unveals Super FlashCharge 120W

Today the gaming branch of vivo called iQOO held a press conference in China, where it officially unveiled Super FlashCharge 120W - fast-charging solution at 120W that is expected to arrive in smartphones as early as this August. According to the official on stage, a 120W fast-charging technology can top up a 4,000 mAh battery in 15 minutes - that’s twice as fast as current flagships with 65W capabilities like the Oppo Find X2 Pro. The conference was just about 15 minutes and it began with plugging a demo unit to charge from 0 to 100%. While it was idling on the side, the iQOO...

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