iQOO 5 appears on Geekbench as Pro version poses for the camera

The iQOO 5 arriving on August 17 will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and thanks to Master Lu benchmark listing, we know it will be paired with 8GB RAM. Now the smartphone has popped up on Geekbench, which reveals there will be a 12GB RAM option as well. Additionally, live images of what's allegedly the iQOO 5 Pro have surfaced on Chinese social network Weibo, which reveal the smartphone will sport a curved display with a punch hole in the upper-left corner. The back of the smartphone has a kevlar design and looks the same as the BMW edition. It houses a triple camera with a...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW available now on Verizon for $550

Verizon’s cheapest 5G smartphone is now available from the carrier. The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW supports Verizon’s mmWave network and will eventually support the carrier’s lowband 5G network, expected to launch later this year. The Galaxy A51 5G UW is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset and paired with 6GB of RAM. There’s 128GB of base storage on board, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The midrange Samsung phone has a 6.5-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and features a punch hole cutout with a 32MP selfie camera. Around back, the main quad-camera setup...

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Epic Games sues Apple over anti-competitive behavior on the App Store

After a quick kerfuffle that escalated rather quickly, Epic Games is now filing an injunction against Apple for anti-competitive and monopolistic practices with respect to distribution of software on its iPhones and iPads. Epic Games has filed legal papers in response to Apple, read more here: https://t.co/c4sgvxQUvb— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) August 13, 2020 The situation started earlier today with Epic Games pushing a server side updated for Fortnite that enabled users to bypass Apple's and Google's payment system on iOS and Android, respectively, and instead choose to use Epic's...

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Security research firm found a serious exploits in Qualcomm chips

Check Point security researchers found a serious threat to everyone using Qualcomm-powered smartphone, which as of 2019 is about 40% of the market. The researchers call the exploits "Achilles". Check Point found more than 400 lines of code vulnerabilities all in the digital signal processors of Qualcomm's SoCs. Of course, they are keeping most of the details a secret to minimize the risk of someone using the exploits. The hacker can potentially record calls, steal data, install malicious software that can't be uninstalled and even brick the device. Qualcomm has already started...

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Google might not release Pixel 5, only the XL variant

Everyone was hoping that after the Pixel 4 disappointment, Google will have taken things seriously with the Pixel lineup but after learning that the Pixel 5 would sport a Snapdragon 765G chipset, we aren't sure about that anymore. Moreover, the latest rumor has it that the company plans to release an XL version of the Pixel 5 only so no small screen flagship this year. On the other hand, this might mean that Google will focus solely on the XL and deliver better experience accompanied with significantly better hardware. Aside from the Snapdragon 765G chipset, the phone is rumored to...

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iQOO 5 retail box leaks alongside impressive camera samples

The iQOO 5 is ready to be announced on August 17 and we’ve seen plenty of rumors about the device in the past weeks. The phone will bring top specs like a 120Hz refresh rate display and ludicrous 120W fast wired charging and the latest leak brings us the retail box of the device. In addition, iQOO’s Weibo page shared several camera samples that look really impressive. The EXIF data revealed all are taken in 12.5MP resolution. One of the images also shows an impressive night sample. We are also treated to some shots of BMW M Motorsport’s race cars from the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen...

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Apple to offer bundles for its most popular services this fall

Online services represent an increasingly bigger chunk of Apple’s income and Cupertino may be looking to offer bundled plans of its most popular digital subscriptions to its consumers starting this fall alongside the iPhone 12 series. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is preparing a tiered bundle service of its Music, TV, Arcade, News, iCloud storage alongside an all-new fitness subscription service under the “Apple One” moniker. That’s the internal code name for the project though, so the final product may be called differently. Based on the report, there will be at...

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Apple iPhone 12 announcement date and shipping details revealed

We may have learned the announcement and even shipping details of the iPhone 12 as well as the next iPad and Apple Watch, thanks to tech analyst Jon Prosser. He was the one that correctly predicted the iPhone SE announcement date, back in March. According to his information Apple will hold the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro event in the week, beginning on October 12. Apple will then open pre-orders for the iPhone 12 (read non-Pro) models the same week and start shipping the next week, which begins on October 19. The iPhone 12 Pro models are expected to ship sometime in November. Prosser also...

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iPhone 12 lens supplier: there's no issue with the quality, everything is on schedule

Last week Ming-Chi Kuo, a reputable analyst reported that the 5.4" and 6.1" iPhone 12 phones, are facing some issues with the lenses of the ultra-wide camera. The coating of the elements produced by one of the suppliers for the non-Pro models was said to be susceptible to cracking. Today the maker of the problematic component has gone on record to deny these reports. Genius Electronics is Apple's main camera lens supplier and says that all demands from the clients are met and everything is on schedule. But even if Genius Electronics is hiding something, Apple is using Largan...

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Microsoft Surface Duo pre-order details

The Microsoft Surface Duo foldable smartphone announced last October will go on sale from September 10. But those of you who want to be an early adopter can already book their units. The Surface Duo comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options priced at $1,399 and $1,499, respectively. Interested customers can pre-order one through the Microsoft Store. You can select the unlocked version or get an AT&T SIM card included at the time of checkout. If you prefer getting the Surface Duo in installments, then you can pre-order it through Best Buy, which offers the 128GB model for 24 EMIs of...

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LG K31s passes through FCC alongside live images

Another LG midranger has appeared in the FCC database and it came alongside several images and specs. The device bearing the LG LM-K310lM model number will come with a U-shaped notch, dual rear cameras and a 3,900 mAh battery which charges over microUSB. The build is plastic throughout and along with the specs suggests that the K31s could just be a rebranded version of the recently spotted LG K31 which appeared in a Google Play Console listing. LG K31s listings The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, which will likely be...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are easily repairable, iFixit teardown finds

The team over at iFixit did everyone a solid and put out an easy to follow guide on how to open up the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, should you ever want to replace the batteries inside the buds. And with a repairability score of 8 out of 10, replacing the standard batteries is easy enough if you have the tools, the patience and follow the guide, seen below. Some key takeaways - the battery inside each Galaxy Bud Live is a rechargeable Varta CP1254 A3 with 0.2Wh of juice per charge. It's a standard battery, which you can find online, albeit not as easily as before. The battery inside...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition pops up on Geekbench with an Exynos 990 SoC

Until now, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition was expected to come with a Snapdragon 865 SoC. But as it turns out that might not be the full story, as the version with model designation SM-G780F has appeared on Geekbench with an Exynos 990 chipset. The benchmark database also reveals that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will have 8GB RAM onboard. The S20 Fan Edition, sporting model number SM-G781B, was previously spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 6GB RAM. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition yet, but rumors have it that it will arrive in Q4 2020. A...

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Infinix Smart 5 announced with 6.6” HD+ display and 5,000 mAh battery

The latest entry in Shenzhen-based Infinix’s lineup is here with the Smart 5. The entry-level phone is built around a 6.6-inch IPS display and packs a triple camera setup alongside a 5,000 mAh battery. It runs the Android 10 (Go Edition) although its hardware is somewhat more powerful than its peers. The display has HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. There’s dual LED flash sensors on the front. Around the back, we find a 13MP primary camera paired with two QVGA sensors, an LED flash and a fingerprint sensor. Under the hood sits an unnamed octa-core...

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HTC Desire 20 Pro launches in Europe

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is now available for pre-order across Europe. It's on sale in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands through HTC's website, priced at €279/£269 for the sole 6/128GB model. The Desire 20 Pro is expected to ship on August 24. The HTC Desire 20 Pro has a 6.5-inch 1080x2340px IPS LCD upfront and a single punch hole for the 25MP selfie camera. There are four cameras on the rear - a 48MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 2MP f/2.4 macro and 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There's also a capacitive fingerprint scanner on this side. Underneath is a Snapdragon...

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