vivo V20 and V20 Pro announced: 64MP triple cameras, 44MP selfie camera, and 4,000 mAh battery

We've been hearing about vivo's V20 series for a couple of weeks now and while the V20 SE is set to be unveiled on September 24, the company has already announced two smartphones of the V20 lineup - the V20 and V20 Pro. vivo V20 Pro Let's talk about the V20 Pro first. It's powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, boots Android 10-based Funtouch OS 11, and has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The V20 Pro is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED display that has a fingerprint underneath and a notch up top for the dual camera setup, which is a combination of a 44MP wide unit with Eye...

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iOS (and iPad OS) 14.2 Public Beta now available

iOS 14 was just officially released last week with major changes to iOS and iPad OS devices and their home screens, among many other changes. Less than a week later, Apple is already hard at work on incremental updates with the release of the iOS 14.2 Public Beta. The Beta is now open to anyone with an Apple ID and a compatible iPhone or iPad device. iOS 14.2 brings a new Music Recognition function right in the Control Center, which integrates Shazam’s (newly acquired by Apple) music recognition abilities. It will let you recognize music that’s ambiently playing and will also be...

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Xiaomi's Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro might be cheaper than previously rumored

Xiaomi's Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been leaking a lot recently, and there's a lot of anticipation building for these phones that are successors to the highly popular Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro from last year. A few days ago, a rumor said the Pro model would be priced at €699, which is probably more than most people would have hoped for. Here's a plot twist. Today, yet another unconfirmed rumor comes to contradict that. According to one tipster in Germany, the Mi 10T will be priced at €499, while the Mi 10T Pro will go for €599. That's a full €100 cheaper than initially rumored, and also,...

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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G get listed in Europe

Google is finally going to make the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G official at an online event on September 30. As we get closer to that, we have more and more clues about these phones. Today they were found listed at multiple European retailers, with those listings giving us presumptive pricing, color options, storage size, and even a possible release date. Let's start with the latter. According to BT in the UK, the phones will be out on October 15. The Pixel 4a 5G will cost £499 with 128GB of storage, while the Pixel 5 will go for £615. The Pixel 5 will be offered in black and green,...

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OnePlus 8T price leaks, you won't like it

OnePlus has officially confirmed that it's announcing the 8T at an online event on October 14, just as was rumored (and then revealed by Amazon India). Multiple sources have so far claimed that there won't be a OnePlus 8T Pro this year, just the 8T, so with that in mind you may be wondering how much it's going to cost. And to that, all we can say is - OnePlus has done it again. At least according to a tipster over on Twitter, the OnePlus 8T will be exactly $100 or €100 more expensive than the OnePlus 8 was when it launched. You guys choose it, I will do it. So here's my "ExClUsIvE"...

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Smallest upcoming phone from Apple to be called iPhone 12 ‘mini’

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup is coming, and it’s expected to arrive sometime in October. A new leaker claims that the upcoming entry-level 5.4-inch iPhone will be called the ‘iPhone 12 mini’. The leaker also claims the phone that was initially thought to be called the ‘iPhone 12 Max’ will be called just ‘iPhone 12’. 12mini1212 Pro12 Pro Max— 有没有搞措 (@L0vetodream) September 21, 2020 With four new iPhones expected to arrive this year, Apple will have to come up with at least one new name for the lineup. Apple has used ‘mini in both the iPad and Mac computer lineups – and how can we forget...

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Microsoft acquires ZeniMax Media, owner of id Software, Bethesda and more studios

Microsoft and Sony fired the opening shots of the next-gen console wars when they revealed the pricing of the new models. However, the real battle could be over platform exclusives and Microsoft just announced a major deal to acquire ZeniMax Media. If you haven’t heard of ZeniMax itself, you’ve certainly heard of the games its studios create: id Software (Doom, Quake), Bethesda (The Elder Scrolls, Fallout), MachineGames (Wolfenstein), Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Prey). The acquisition means that ZeniMax’s game roster will be added to the Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. Even upcoming...

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New entry-level LG W11 gets certified on Google Play Console

LG might have the Wing to make it soar the skies of innovation with its unusual design, but it also is planning to keep churning new entry-level phones to actually bring in revenue. The next expected phone is called LG W11 and is already listed on Google Play Console with some key specs including a Helio P22 chipset. LG Neo11LM listed on Google Play Console The phone is codenamed Neo11LM. The phone has an HD+ screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, which is a 20:9 ratio. The one available image reveals a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The listing also showcases 3GB...

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OnePlus 8T teaser videos appear, give us a hint of Ultra

The OnePlus 8T is launching on October 14. 7:30 PM IST time (2PM UTC) on October 14 as clarified by the latest teaser video for the phone. It shows a bunch of action sequences and a glimpse at the device at the 19-second mark alongside the catchphrase “Ultra Stops at Nothing”. This could be a hint of an accompanying OnePlus 8T Ultra though we haven't heard any such rumors so far. Current speculations only pointed out that there won’t be a OnePlus 8T Pro. A second, shorter ad starring OnePlus brand ambassador Robert Downey Jr. talks about moving faster - a likely nod to the OnePlus 8T's...

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Realme UI 2.0 detailed: improved Dark Mode, better privacy

Realme had a huge day today with unveiling four new phones at two separate events - first was the Realme C17, followed by a trio of Narzo 20 devices. The latter one was also the stage where the company CEO Madhav Sheth detailed the Realme UI 2.0. The interface will be based on Android 11 and will have three key directions of improvement - Creativity, Sociability, Productivity. The Creativity one carries the tag “Express yourself” and will bring more colors to the already available for configuration themes. Another “unprecedented upgrade,” as the company put it, is Always-On...

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE promo video talks camera features, cases also leak

The first promo video for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G has slipped out. It appears to be part of a series as it focuses only on two things – the camera and the battery – while making no mention of the chipset (or even the benefits of 5G). Samsung S20 FE Promo Video. pic.twitter.com/8G7o1WYka0— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) September 21, 2020 The highlights of the camera are 30x Space Zoom, Single Take AI and Night mode. The expandable storage offers extra room to store all the photos and videos you will shoot with the phone. As for the battery, the 4,500 mAh power cell is described...

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Tecno Camon 16 Pro spotted on Google Play Console

Earlier this month, Chinese maker Tecno introduced its Camon 16 lineup with the 16, 16 Pro and 16 Premier. Back then, we only got the detailed specs of the 16 Premiere but now a Google Play Console listing for the 16 Pro fills us in on the phone’s key specs and gives us a look at its display. Tecno Camon 16 Pro listing The Camon 16 Pro boasts a 720 x 1,640-pixel display with the same pill-shaped cutout at the top left corner as the 16 Premier. We can also see the phone comes with MediaTek’s Helio G70 chipset and 6GB RAM which is a step down from the Premier’s Helio G90T SoC and 8GB...

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The Ulefone Armor 8 5G brings fast Dimensity 800-powered connectivity in a rugged package

This may be the first of its kind – Ulefone unveiled a rugged 5G smartphone. It’s a 5G version of the Armor 8, which uses the MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset (replacing the Helio P60) which will deliver higher performance in addition to faster Internet connectivity. “Faster” in two ways – the Ulefone Armor 8 5G promises higher download speeds (so it completes large downloads faster) as well as lower latency (a boon for multiplayer gaming). You can see it in action against an iPhone 11 below. Keep in mind that the numbers seen in the video are not exactly scientific results. As for...

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LG K42 and K71 unveiled with Helio chipsets

Without much fanfare, LG updated its midrange K-series with two new entries - the LG K42 and LG K71. Both will soon launch in several Latin American markets including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica. They come with MediaTek’s Helio chipsets, 4,000 mAh batteries and run Android 10 with LG’s UX on top. LG K42 The K42 features a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a centered punch-hole for its 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find a quad camera array with a 13MP main shooter, 5MP ultrawide lens, and two 2MP sensors for macro shots and depth data....

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Oppo Watch ECG Edition going global on September 24

Oppo released its Oppo Watch in China back in March and the device found its way to the international markets shortly after. But there was one thing missing from the global version compared to its Chinese counterpart - the ECG functionality. Well, an ECG version of the wearable is on its way, launching on September 24. Still even with the hardware in place, the feature needs to clear the appropriate certifications in various countries around the world so that it can be used. Take Apple's Watch and Samsung's Galaxy Watch3, for example, they both come with ECG but the feature can be...

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Oppo Reno4 SE announced with Dimensity 720 and 65W fast charging

Oppo just announced yet another Reno4 family member called Oppo Reno4 SE. It is the most affordable of the bunch while offering 5G connectivity thanks to the Dimensity 720 chipset. And just like its siblings, the Reno4 SE impresses with thin and light body at just 7.9mm. The handset is built around a 6.43-inch OLED panel with 1080 x 2400px resolution and standard 60Hz refresh rate. Oppo reports a peak brightness of 600 nits in Max Auto as well as 180Hz touch sampling rate for minimizing input lag. There's a fingerprint scanner underneath the panel and a 32MP f/2.4 selfie camera inside...

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WeChat and TikTok ban blocked by US judge, Trump approves TikTok deal

WeChat and TikTok avoided the ban by the US Commerce Department at the 11th hour – the ban was supposed to go into effect on Sunday, however US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler blocked it, saying it raises serious questions about the first amendment (which guarantees freedom of speech). WeChat was looking at a complete disruption of its US operations while TikTok was given a grace period as owner ByteDance keeps negotiating with US companies for a deal that would satisfy the national security concerns which are cited as the main reason for the ban. Such a deal looked dead in the water on...

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OnePlus 8T October 14 launch date confirmed by Amazon India

Last week we got info that OnePlus is gearing up to launch its 8T smartphone on October 14 though it was just a rumor. Now, Amazon India confirmed the same launch date alongside details of the phone’s RAM configuration. OnePlus is currently holding an OnePlus 8T quiz on its Amazon India landing page and a quick dive into the terms and conditions subpage reveals October 14 as the last date to participate in the event and the likely launch date of the phone. In addition, we also get clarification on the entry-level variant of the device which will come with 8GB RAM. OnePlus 8T quiz...

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Realme announces Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, Narzo 20 Pro

Realme's Narzo lineup debuted in May and it now gets three new additions with the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro. Realme Narzo 20A Starting with the most affordable of them all - the Realme Narzo 20A. The phone looks a lot like its predecessor Narzo 10A with its three vertical cameras on the back and the waterdrop notch on the 6.5” HD+ screen, but has now moved to a Snapdragon 665 chipset. The back hosts the 12MP F/1.8 main camera and two auxiliary shooters - one with a 2 MP B&W lens and another 2 MP “Retro lens,” which acts as an add-on for the fancy filters and Portrait...

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Realme C17 arrives with 90Hz display and four cameras

Realme is having a big day in the Asia Pacific - the Narzo 20 family is being announced in India but before that the division in neighboring Bangladesh has just introduced the Realme C17, which will be going global. It comes with a big display, big battery with fast charging, and four cameras on the back. The C17 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 460 chipset with 1.8GHz octa-core CPU, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution has a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen-to-body ratio is rather impressive for an entry-level phone, and it's further boosted by the selfie camera...

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