OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Open Beta 2 now available

On Wednesday, OnePlus released the second Open Beta for Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11 for both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The changelog mentions several bug fixes and introduces a new feature to Ambient Display. The feature is named “Canvas” and will show an outline of a wallpaper image in the Ambient Display. This would be visible while unlocking the phone from the Ambient Display and then fades into the full wallpaper photo when the screen fires up. The feature is in Beta and only works with photos shot with the phone. We anticipate OnePlus would eventually add some...

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US carriers announce Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pricing and availability

Following Wednesday’s announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, US carriers have detailed pricing and availability for the new lower-cost Samsung flagship model. As Samsung has confirmed, we can expect to see more “Fan Edition” phones in the future. AT&T Starting with AT&T, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is going to be available for S700 and pre-orders open on September 24 with retail availability starting on October 2. The carrier will be offering up to $700 off with an eligible trade-in, but AT&T hasn’t detailed which devices are eligible. The phone will cost...

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Samsung Galaxy F41 is coming on October 8, design and key specs revealed

Samsung teased the new Galaxy F series last week, and today, Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart revealed that the Galaxy F41 will be unveiled on October 8 at 5:30PM IST (12PM UTC) as the first smartphone in the lineup. The promo page for the Galaxy F41 set up on Flipkart also reveals the design of the smartphone and confirms a few specs: sAMOLED Infinity-U display, triple rear cameras, fingerprint reader, and a 6,000 mAh battery. The rest of the specs of the Galaxy F41 are yet to be officially confirmed, but its user manual revealed that it will feature dual speakers, and one of the...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets eSIM enabled with the latest software update

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 unveiled earlier this month lets you have two different numbers - one through the regular SIM, and another through an eSIM. The eSIM functionality wasn't available out of the box, but Samsung has now released a new software update to enable it. This new firmware, sporting version number F916BXXU1BTIA and currently seeding in Europe, adds SIM card manager to the Settings menu that lets you use an eSIM on the Galaxy Z Fold2. It also updates the camera app. The Galaxy Z Fold2 went on sale in major markets last week. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865+ SoC,...

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Digital artist draws BTS using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and the included S Pen

What could you do if you had a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and heaps of talent? You could, for example, draw the members of BTS, each holding a different Samsung Galaxy device – Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2, the tablet itself and so on. Digital artist Young-eun Lee (a.k.a. mingmiraclegreen) did just that, you can watch a time lapse of the process below. Note that she is demonstrating the Tracing feature of Clip Studio, which is intended to help beginners by allowing them to draw over a photograph. You can follow the Source link for a Q&A with the artist. Lee describes the experience of using the...

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OnePlus teases 65W Warp Charge in new 8T ad, gives us a look at its dual battery

The OnePlus 8T is making rounds in our rumor mill and we’ve been hearing stories about its 65W Warp Charge speeds. The latest teaser ad for the phone gives us more hints that the phone will offer “Ultra Fast” charging speeds which all but confirm the adoption of 65W Warp Charge. In addition, the mobile landing page for the 8T’s launch event has a neat AR look inside the phone with the main focus being its dual battery structure. This is could imply a similar setup to the Oppo Find X2 and X2 Pro which boast two 2130mAh cells and support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging. OnePlus 8T...

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Kuo: iPad Pro will be the first Apple device with mini-LED display

Apple has been working on mini-LED displays for quite some time now and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now says there are a total of six products in the pipeline ranging from iPads to Macs. He goes on to add that the first device will the new technology will be the iPad Pro. A recent report from Ming-Chi Kuo said that the company will be accelerating the adoption of mini-LED panels because the current testings yield better results than expected, mostly thanks to a new supplier called Sanan Optoelectronics. As a result we could see the first 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display sooner than...

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Samsung will offer FE versions of its flagships in the years to come

With the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition finally official in both 4G and 5G trims we can already begin to look forward to the next FE iterations. During the keynote, Samsung confirmed it’s planning to bring more Galaxy FE edition phones in its lineup in the future. Samsung is branding the S20 FE as an affordable flagship device which renders the previously used Lite acronym pointless. It seems users are not settled on paying for a “Lite” and the wordplay switch to FE would allow Samsung to reach more potential users in the high midrange category. Judging by the Galaxy S20 FE, Samsung...

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Intel gets the green light to work with Huawei, Qualcomm applies for license

There's a lot of uncertainty around Huawei with the ban in place, which doesn't allow US companies, or those who use US hardware and software to trade with the company. But there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel because people familiar with the matter say that Intel has received license to deal with Huawei. As you might know companies can apply for a license and the US government will decide which companies can do business with Huawei. Nothing is official yet, but Intel is probably in the clear while other companies are still waiting for an approval. Huawei has officially...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE promo videos star BTS and Millie Bobby Brown

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and S20 FE 5G are now official and you better believe that the members of BTS shot a promo video with the new model. The collaboration between the tech giant and the K-pop band seems all-encompassing. Aside from BTS, Samsung often relies on Millie Bobby Brown for its promo videos as well – you may recognize her from Stranger Things and more recently from Enola Holmes (which is available on Netflix as of today, talk about good timing). The third video is a crash course in the best features of the Fan Edition phone: a “pro-grade” triple camera with 30x...

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MWC Barcelona 2021 rescheduled for June

The Mobile World Conference in Barcelona is traditionally taking place in the last week of February or the first week of March. Due to COVID-19, MWC 2020 was cancelled, and now the GSM Association announced next-year’s version is scheduled to take place between June 28 and July 1, 2021. It is a bit sad that journalists, mobile company employees, partners and guests won’t visit the Spanish city in its off-season period, but MWC is keeping the announcement schedule on point - the last week of February will see the MWC Shanghai 2021 take place - the official dates are February...

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE goes official with 4G and 5G versions, 6.5" 120 Hz OLED display

This one is for the fans – the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a remix of the S20 spec sheet that has been adjusted for a more affordable price. Starting today you will be able to pre-order one on Samsung.com. Sales start on October 2, then the phone will also be available through carriers and retailers. The price in the US is set at $700 – that’s $300 less than the 5G version of the vanilla Galaxy S20. Speaking of 5G, the FE also comes in LTE and 5G varieties. Note that you can also get up to $450 credit with a trade in. Here are the pricing details so far: Germany ...

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Unpacked event here

Samsung is about to unveil the latest Galaxy S20 family member. Dubbed Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (stands for Fen edition) is going to be a global smartphone, unlike the Galaxy Note FE from 2017. The phone will be unlike the core Galaxy S20 members, packing different screen, cameras and body, but it will share their chipset split if rumors are to be believed. Only this time it's going to be a network rather than geographical division with Exynos 990 powering the 4G-only units and Snapdragon 865 doing the math for the 5G version. The new phone will have a huge 4,500 mAh battery and a...

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vivo Watch debuts with round body, 18-day standby and dual chipsets

As expected vivo announced its first foray into the smartwatch world with the aptly named vivo Watch. It comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes and brings a solid set of specs including a round AMOLED display, NFC, heart rate and blood oxygen tracking as well as a rated 18-day standby endurance on the 46mm version. The smaller 42mm version comes with a 1.19-inch AMOLED display with a 390x390-pixel resolution while the 46mm model bears a 1.39-inch panel with a 454x454-pixel resolution. The casing on both is made from aluminum with the more compact version getting a matte look in gray and brown...

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Google Pixel 4a 5G visits Geekbench

Google is about to unveil its first 5G-enabled smartphones with the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The latter has now appeared on Geekbench 5, revealing some of the key specs. Google Pixel 4a 5G on Geekbench The benchmark scorecard shows the moniker Pixel 4a 5G once again and unsurprisingly the phone runs Android 11. RAM is 6 GB, while the chipset is not named. However the single-core and multi-core results are in line with the expected Snapdragon 765G, so no surprises there. Via

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Apple Store online goes live in India, new Watches and 8th gen iPad now on sale

As promised today Apple launched the Apple Store online in India, through which it will offer products and services directly to the customers for the first time. Until now, the Cupertino-based tech giant sold its products through Amazon.in, Flipkart, and authorized retail stores across the country. With the Apple Store online, customers can not only buy products directly from Apple, but also receive customer support and get help in choosing the right products and setting up the new ones. Here's what Apple Store online has on offer: Shopping Assistance from Apple Specialists...

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LG adds K62 and K52 to its lineup with 6.6" screens and 48MP quad cameras

LG is adding three new models to its affordable K-series – well, two new models, technically. They all feature 6.6” displays, quad cameras and 4,000 mAh batteries, plus they aspire to be rugged (if not quite successfully). The three will be available in Europe starting in October, then LG will bring them to “key markets” in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. LG K62 The LG K62 sets the tone for the trio. It has a 6.6” LCD with 1080p+ resolution (20:9) that will help you create and consume content – these phones are meant for a young, sociable audience. The a 48MP camera on...

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5G iPhone just “days away” BT CEO says, rumor points to October 13

We know the iPhone 12 launch event will take place soon but details on the actual date were sparse. In a recent BT (British Telecom) internal video keynote, CEO Marc Allera revealed the iPhone 12 launch is just “days away” which coincides with the rumored October launch. The latest speculations suggest Tuesday, October 13 as the actual iPhone 12 launch event date though it was not explicitly confirmed during the presentation. We are just days away from Apple's next major launch, a 5G iPhone, which will be a huge boost for 5G. Teams in all parts of Consumer have been preparing all year...

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Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G hits first overseas market: the UAE

Oppo launched the Reno4 Pro 5G in China back at the beginning of June. Now the Snapdragon 765G-powered has finally escaped its home market and is up for pre-order in UAE. The Reno4 Pro 5G initially arrived in 8/128 GB or 12/256 GB memory configurations, but the Arab Emirates are only getting the higher tier. Other specs remain unchanged - the phone comes with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging for the 4,000 mAh battery and Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2 on top. Pre-orders can be placed on a handful of local online retailers. The Reno4 Pro 5G is available in Galactic Blue or Space Black...

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ will pack a 4,800 mAh battery

Samsung isn’t expected to release its S21 series until February but the first details about the phones are already coming in. Earlier this month we saw a post about the S21 and S21+ batteries and now we have more details for the former as its was spotted in a Safety Korea listing bearing the same EB-BG996ABY model number. Samsung Galaxy S21+ battery and certification We also have a picture of the actual cell this time which reveals a typical capacity of 4,800 mAh. Previously we knew the 4,660 mAh rated capacity from 3C certification. The new listing also confirms Chinese...

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Realme exec teases a smartphone with an under-display camera

The ZTE Axon 20 5G unveiled earlier this month is the world's first smartphone with an under-display camera to go on sale. Other brands are also working on smartphones with this technology, and the latest one to join the group is Realme. Realme VP Xu Qi Chase posted an image of a smartphone on Weibo that has no notch or a punch hole for the selfie camera, and he clarified in the post's comments that the device doesn't come with a pop-up mechanism either, meaning it is using under-display camera tech. Chase didn't reveal any other details of this smartphone and it's unclear when...

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