Realme X50 Pro is already getting Android 11 preview

Google has introduced Android 11 and started pushing the new OS to Pixel owners. Other companies are ready to follow suit, and one of the first manufacturers to do so is Realme - it has opened the application process for Realme X50 Pro users at its Community website. Android 11 brings optimizations to messaging, notifications, permissions, and a quicker toggle between media devices in the same network. Some users of the X50 Pro have already been experiencing the A11 lifestyle, since Realme pushed its first beta earlier this summer. Realme will allow exactly 100 users of X50 Pro...

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Apple countersues Epic Games, demanding damages for breaching its contract

In the latest development of legal onslaught between Apple and Epic Games (reported by CNBC, Apple is now countersuing Epic Games for breaching its contract with Fortnite at the App Store. Apple seeks damages for the breach, though it’s not clear how much it is demanding. In the filing for the District Court of Northern California, Apple suggested that “Epic’s lawsuit is nothing more than a basic disagreement over money. Although Epic portrays itself as a modern Robin Hood, in reality it is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that simply wants to pay nothing for the tremendous value it...

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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra get $200 discounts in the US

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra were both announced and released last month with prices (US) of $999 and $1,299, respectively. Not even a month has passed and Samsung is already discounting the price of the new Samsung flagship duo. Anyone purchasing the phone unlocked in the US can get a discount of $200 for either smartphone. That bumps the price of the Galaxy Note20 down to $799, and the Note20 Ultra is now $1099. Customers in the US can buy the phone from B&H Photo, Best Buy, or Amazon for the discounted price. Keep in mind this only applies to the unlocked variant...

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Apple sends invites for September 15 virtual launch event

On Tuesday morning, evidence of a new Apple event surfaced in Twitter’s code, revealing a new emoji that appeared whenever the #AppleEvent hashtag was used. Not long afterwards, Apple’s SVP of Marketing, Greg Joswiak tweeted a teaser for the event that will take place on September 15. See you in 7 days! #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/zDXneII5di— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) September 8, 2020 Members of the press were also sent official invitations for the launch event titled “Time Flies”. Apple could be hinting that it plans to introduce an updated Apple Watch, perhaps the Series 6. As per...

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Microsoft working on a budget 12.5-inch Surface laptop with 10th gen Intel CPU

According to inside sources, Microsoft is looking to launch a budget 12.5-inch laptop similar to the Surface Go, meaning lower price and targeted at students. The new machine is said to fill in the gap between Surface Go and the Surface Laptop with a price tag between $500 and $600. The laptop itself will employ Intel's 10th Generation Core i5 CPU paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Judging by the price tag, we would assume that the CPU will be from the Y-series, low-powered chips. The system will run on Windows 10 in S Mode, which means only Microsoft Store apps...

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Apple to ramp up iPhone 12 production, already mass-producing AirTags

Apple is ready to begin mass production of the iPhone 12 series and planning to ramp up towards the end of September or the beginning of October, according to supply chain sources, quoted by Nikkei Asia Review. According to the report Apple hopes to make 80 million 5G iPhone 12 units by the end of the year, but the realistic projection is closer to 73-74 million. The rest will be manufactured in early 2021. Out of the projected 80 million, 40% is reportedly made up of the iPhone 12 Max - with a 6.1-inch OLED, two cameras on the back and 5G. It's expected that iPhone 12 series mass...

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Android 11 now available for Pixel phones

Google is now rolling out the stable build of the Android 11 update for Pixel phones. This includes the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4a series of devices. The update can be downloaded by heading into Settings > System > Advanced > System update. You can find the factory images here and the full OTA images here. Android 11 features several new features, many of which are focused around messaging and notifications. The notifications will now show a separate section for messaging apps, which will help separate messages from other notifications on your phone. The new...

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Nokia 8.3 5G up for pre-order in Belgium

HMD’s Nokia 8.3 5G went official in March but its has yet to hit store shelves anywhere. Now Belgian retailers are starting their pre-orders for the first Nokia 5G device and it comes bundled with a pair of BH-605 Power Earbuds. Pricing for the 6/64GB variant comes out to €579.95 while the 8/128GB configuration costs and €649.95. Both are available only in the Polar Night colorway. There are no specifics as to when the devices will start shipping though past European retailer listings have revealed September 15 as the starting date for sales. The 8.3 5G boasts a 6.81-inch IPS LCD...

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New render shows Huawei FreeBuds Pro in Silver, Watch GT2 Pro also leaks

Two days from now Huawei will unveil four wearables and two laptops. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro will be the star of the show with improved ANC and a new design. The first teaser image mostly focused on the charging case, but new images (courtesy of @evleaks) show an interesting rectangular design. Huawei FreeBuds Pro in Silver This design is confirmed by the official teaser video posted on Weibo. The video reveals that the true wireless headset will support dynamic active noise cancellation, which will adjust the ANC strength based your environment. You can also see real...

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Samsung unveils Fila-branded Galaxy Buds Live, new BTS collab may be in the works

Samsung struck gold with its collaboration with with K-pop superstars BTS and is now looking for more cross-branding opportunities. Coming up next is a collab with famous sportswear company Fila. The Samsung x Fila Galaxy Buds Live are based on the Mystic White model and are adorned with the company’s logo. There are two bespoke cases included in the retail package – one that looks like a shoe box and one that has a mini Fila sneaker attached on a chain. Samsung x Fila Galaxy Buds Live Only 2,000 units will be produced and they will go on sale on September 9 at a price of KRW...

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Honor launches another Back to School sale in Europe

Honor launched a promo campaign back in August, giving wonderful deals for phones, bundled with random goodies like watches, bands, and routers. Now, a week after the brand introduced a bunch of new products at IFA 2020, it decided to launch another campaign with the same name “Back to School” and this time the deals are as hot as they come. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will get a chance to save on the Honor Watch GS Pro and Honor Watch ES. The rugged smartwatch will be €200, instead of €250, while the ES is either €20 off or with a free pair of the Honor...

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Qualcomm taps Samsung for manufacture of affordable 5G Snapdragon chipsets

Yonhap News reports that Samsung and Qualcomm have struck a deal for the fabrication of 5G chipsets for budget smartphones – this most likely refers to the upcoming Snapdragon 4-series that will be used in affordable 5G smartphones. Currently, the Korean giant makes several 5G chipsets for Qualcomm, including the Snapdragon 690, using its 8 nm process, as well as the 765/768 on the 7 nm EUV process. Considering the price point that the 4-series chips are targeting, chances are that this order will go the 8 nm foundry. Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola are awaiting the first batches of the new...

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Huawei MatePad T8 arrives in India

The Huawei MatePad T8 that was introduced back in May debuted today in India. It's offered in a single Deepsea Blue color and comes in Wi-Fi and LTE versions priced at INR9,999 ($135/€115) and INR10,999 ($150/€125), respectively. The LTE model will be available for INR1,000 ($13/€11) less during the pre-order phase on Flipkart, which begins on September 8, 2020 and ends on September 14, 2020. Open sales will kick off from September 15. The Huawei MatePad T8 is powered by MediaTek's MT8768 SoC and packs an 8" LCD of 1280x800 pixel resolution. The tablet boots Android 10-based EMUI...

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Moto G9 Plus to sport Snapdragon 730, Google Play Console confirms

Yesterday a Slovakian telecom leaked the still unannounced Motorola Moto G9 Plus along with most of its specs. Today the phone was listed on Google's Play Console revealing another piece of the puzzle. According to the listing, the handset will feature a Snapdragon 730. It will be backed by 4GB of RAM and the phone will run Android 10 on a 1080p screen. The functionality and resolutions of the second and third cameras on the back are basically the only unknowns remaining, but at te rate these leaks are coming the official announcement should be just around the corner. Via

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vivo V20 specs and images leak

vivo launched the V19 in India in May, and it's preparing to bring its successor - tentatively named vivo V20 next month. The company will launch the V20 in India just ahead of the Dussehra festival, which is on October 25. And while the V19 came with an L-shaped quad camera setup, the V20 will sport a triple camera system, with a layout that's reminiscent of the more premium X50 Pro's. However, going by the leaked images, the V20 lacks the periscope module, and it's unclear if it will come with the gimbal stabilization. vivo V20 Like the V19, the V20 will also feature a dual...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 will use the Exynos 9810, have dual SIM version

It’s been a year since Samsung last introduced a rugged tablet, but a new one is on the way – the Bluetooth SIG certified the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3. Actually, it certified several models: SM-T570, SM-T575, SM-T575N, SM-T577, SM-T577_DS. Some of those will be Wi-Fi only, others will feature LTE connectivity including some Dual SIM models. This is a rare enough feature and it will be a first for a Samsung slate. Bluetooth SIG confirms the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 name One of the model numbers appeared on Geekbench, which revealed the chipset – the Exynos 9810, aka the...

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Redmi Smart Band comes to India on September 9 for INR 1,599

The Redmi Smart Band is coming to India tomorrow, September 9, priced at INR 1,599. It took the smart wearable five whole months to get to the Indian market, after it launched in China in April. The Redmi Smart Band has a 1.08-inch LCD of 128x220px resolution, constant heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, exercise tracking, 5ATM waterproofing and a 130mAh battery that promises 14 days of endurance. The band lacks NFC - but the international version of the Mi Band 4 doesn't have it either (only the Chinese version does). The band is available in Black, Blue, Red and Brown and...

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The Sony Xperia 5 II will come with an 18W charger, FCC docs reveal

There’s barely a spec left on the Sony Xperia 5 II left that we don’t know, thanks to copious leaks. Charging speed was one of the few remaining details, but the FCC cleared that up. We already knew that the Mark II will have a 4,000 mAh battery with USB Power Delivery support over a Type C port. According to the FCC documents, the phone will come with a Sony UCH32 charger – an 18W power brick that has been bundled with previous Sony models, including the original Xperia 5. The bigger Xperia 1 II technically supports 21W charging despite shipping with that same 18W charger. In our...

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Microsoft Xbox Series S will go for $299, Series X rumored to start at $499

We’re expecting to see the flagship Xbox Series X this holiday season and now we have our first official look and pricing on its more affordable counterpart - the Xbox Series S. It will come in a much more compact footprint than the bulky Series X and will retail for $299/€299/£249. 👀 Let’s make it official! Xbox Series S | Next-gen performance in the ˢᵐᵃˡˡᵉˢᵗ Xbox ever. $299 (ERP). Looking forward to sharing more! Soon. Promise. pic.twitter.com/8wIEpLPVEq— Xbox (@Xbox) September 8, 2020 This is our first official look at the console revealing its final design and what seems like no...

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Poco M2 arrives with Helio G80, 6.53" display, and 5,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi offshoot Poco introduced the M2 Pro back in July, and today, the company announced its toned-down variant, dubbed Poco M2. The Poco M2 has a Helio G80 SoC at the helm that's paired with 6GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android 10-based MIUI 11 out of the box, and the company has promised to roll out MIUI 12 soon. Poco also says that M2 won't come with any ads like other MIUI-running smartphones sold under the Mi and Redmi brand. The Heli G80-powered smartphone is built around a 6.53" FullHD+ display, that has a notch up top for the 8MP selfie camera and the protection of Gorilla...

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vivo X50 Pro+ gets a special Alexander Wang Edition

The current flagship in the vivo portfolio is the X50 Pro+ - it sports a 50MP 1/1.31” sensor with f/1.9 aperture in front, a 13MP periscope telephoto cam with 5X optical zoom and another telephoto shooter, this one being 32 MP with 2X optical zoom for portraits with pixel-binning technology. Now vivo has decided to also take its looks up a notch and launched a special edition of the X50 Pro+ in collaboration with the Alexander Wang fashion brand. The phone comes with a customized back panel and a special theme for the FuntouchOS 10.5 that will be exclusively available for these...

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PUBG Corporation responds to PUBG Mobile ban in India

Nearly a week after PUBG Mobile and 117 more Chinese apps were banned by the Indian government over accusations of mishandling user data, PUBG Corporation has released an official statement on the matter. The key takeaway is that Tencent will no longer be the publisher of the hit battle royale game in India. Based in South Korea and a subsidiary of Bluehole Studio, PUBG Corporation is the internal studio that developed PUBG and its mobile counterparts. China’s Tencent managed to acquire equity stake in Bluehole as well as PUBG Corporation and later reached multiple partnerships for...

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Oppo Reno4 SE in the pipeline with a 6.43” OLED, three cameras, 65W charging

Earlier this week a mysterious Oppo phone turned up on TENAA with design similar to the Oppo F17 pair, but with an LED flash behind the fourth circle in the camera setup. Reports from Weibo claim a new device called Oppo Reno4 SE is on its way, and the specs align with the listing at the Chinese regulatory, meaning a launch is right around the corner. The leakster claims the Reno4 SE will have a Dimensity 800 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128 gigs of storage. The front of the phone will have a 6.43” Super AMOLED by Samsung, a single hole for the 32MP selfie camera, and 90Hz...

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