82" Xiaomi Mi TV Master is the first mini LED TV, the Extreme Edition has 8K resolution

Xiaomi unveiled the world’s first mini-LED based TV – a massive 82” set that can make you forget about the cinemas you can’t go to. There are two versions, Xiaomi Mi TV Master with 4K resolution and the Extreme Edition with 8K resolution. That’s 7,680 x 4,320 px or four times as many pixels in 4K. This is a true 10-bit panel with HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG support, 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage. It can push out 2,000 nits of brightness with a contrast ratio of 400,000:1. “Mini LED” is an advanced local dimming solution with 960 zones. Each zone is lit by 16 LEDs that are hooked up to...

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Google’s new Chromecast goes on sale early, full specs revealed

Google’s hardware event is scheduled for this Wednesday afternoon where the company is expected to announce new Pixel phones, a new Nest Home speaker, and a new Chromecast. Well, the latter has inadvertently gone on sale in the US. Thanks to a two separate instances reported via Reddit, we know that both Walmart and Home Depot have put the new streaming dongle up for sale ahead of its official unveiling. Image credit: Reddit u/AsianCPA We also got an image of the new “Chromecast with Google TV” displayed on a shelf among older Chromecast devices. The new device is already on sale...

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Oppo Reno4 Z 5G goes official as rebranded A92s

Today in Taiwan, Oppo made the newest member of the growing Reno4 family official. We're talking about the Reno4 Z 5G, which, just as we thought last month when it got certified, is nothing but a rebranded Oppo A92s. Seriously, the two phones are completely identical, save for the name and the fact that the Reno4 Z has just one RAM/storage version (8GB/128GB) and it's missing the pink color option. Like the A92s, which was released back in April, the Reno4 Z is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800 chipset. The phone has a 6.57-inch 1080x2400 20:9 LCD touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh...

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HMD Global publishes, then retracts Nokia Android 11 update timeline

Here's something weird and interesting. HMD Global, the company making Nokia smartphones, has published its (very rough) timeline for when you should expect its devices to get the update to Android 11. Hold on, you say - that's neither weird nor (when you see how vague it is) that interesting. Well, the weird and interesting bit is that the company has quickly taken the timeline down after publishing it. So we're not quite sure what's going on here. Maybe someone made it live too soon, but if so - why exactly would it be "too soon"? Android 11 has been out since the beginning of the...

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Caviar pays tribute to the Apple I, the original hand-built computer, with a custom iPhone 12

Everyone today is familiar with the sleek iPhones and all-aluminum Macs, but how many remember Apple’s first product – the Apple I? The computer was designed and hand-built by Steve Wozniak and it has a very DIY look. Of course, back then Apple Computer Inc was headquartered in the garage of Steve Jobs’ parents. Production of the Apple I was discontinued on September 30 1977 – 43 years ago, almost to the day – so Caviar decided to celebrate the moment of Apple’s inception with special editions of the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. Apple 1 • Apple 1 Light There are two...

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Gionee S12 Lite unveiled with 6.52" IPS LCD, 13 MP main and 5 MP ultra wide cameras

The Gionee S-series hasn’t seen a new model since 2017, but that is changing now – the new Gionee S12 Lite will launch in Nigeria on October 5. We don’t have pricing info yet, but this is clearly an affordable model for emerging markets. The phone is equipped with a 6.52” IPS LCD with 720 x 1,600 px resolution (20:9). It’s running Android 10 on a MediaTek Helio A25 chipset (a chipset from earlier this year). It features eight Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz plus a PowerVR GE 8320 GPU at 600 MHz. The chipset is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage, more can be added through the microSD...

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Galaxy M21 and M31 get full One UI 2.1 update with enhanced camera features

Earlier this month Samsung updated its Galaxy M31 to One UI 2.1 though back then some of the new camera features like Single Take were nowhere to be seen. Now, Single Take, Night hyperlapse and My Filter which lets you create custom filters are seeded to the M31 with the latest M315FXXU2ATIB update. In addition, the Galaxy M21 also gained the full One UI 2.1 experience via the M215FXXU2ATI9 update which comes in at just over 1.2GB. Samsung is also bringing the September 1 security patch to both phones. According to early coverage, Music Share and Quick Share which are part of the One...

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The Oppo Reno4 F will be unveiled in Indonesia on October 12, gets shown off in multiple videos

Oppo Indonesia posted several teaser videos for the upcoming Reno4 F. The phone is “Coming Soon, October 2020” according to the videos, but a poster gives a more precise date – October 12. The videos are still worth a watch as they highlight the key features of the phone. It will have a 7.48mm body, which is thinner than the current Reno4 models - they typically measure 7.6-7.7 mm in thickness. The phone is equipped with a Super AMOLED display and a quad camera. The AI color portrait mode is pushed to the front as it is featured in several of the promo videos. This next clip...

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Tranya T10 truly wireless earphones review

The Tranya T10 are among the latest audio products from the Hong Kong-based brand. I reviewed the company's T3 TWS last year and found it to be quite good for the price. Today I have the T10, which are another in-ear TWS set. The T10 are a more premium model and come with features like IPX7 water-resistance, aptX, wireless charging, and touch controls. As with the other products in the range, the T10 are still reasonably priced at $80 but can be had for less with some shopping around. Design The T10 come in a compact and lightweight case with a simple design and a matte...

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Nokia 9.3 PureView and 7.3 5G coming in November

The Nokia 7.3 missed its alleged September release date, but that rumor was right about one thing – the Nokia 9.3 PureView isn’t ready yet. New information has surfaced through unofficial channels, saying that HMD will finish testing and will begin mass production of the next batch of Nokia phones in September or October. This will lead up to a major launch in November – the Nokia 9.3 and 7.3 will be there, whether the Nokia 6.3 will join them is uncertain. The Nokia 9.3 PureView should be a proper flagship with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 120Hz OLED display, 108MP main and 64MP secondary...

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Two vivo models with V20-like design visit TENAA

In just a couple of days the vivo V20 series grew to three models and now TENAA suggests there are a couple of new member waiting on the sidelines. We don’t know their actual marketing names yet, but V2031A does very much look like it will be part of the V20 series. Like the V20 Pro and V20 SE, this model has a 6.44” AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400 px resolution. The camera setup, however, has been scaled back, suggesting that this will be the entry-level model of the series. The triple rear cam consists of a 48MP main module, 8 MP secondary (likely ultrawide) and a 2MP helper. This...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in for review

Samsung didn't name its lighter version of a Galaxy S20 the Galaxy S20 Lite, but rather the Galaxy S20 FE and we're here to tell you that's an apt name indeed. But before we do, here's an unboxing. The retail package is nice - it has a matte white finish with little camera mode icons etched into it. But digging inside and we see the first signs of this being a lower standing Galaxy S20 device - there's a 15W charger straight out of 2018 and a plain USB-A to USB-C cable. So why call it Fan Edition? Well, because that's exactly what it is. It's made for that one perennial Samsung...

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Oppo A33 arrives with 90Hz screen and Snapdragon 460 for just $150

Last month the Oppo A53 went official in India, and today it was announced for Indonesia as well. Alongside it, the company introduced another new handset called Oppo A33. The Oppo A53 and Oppo A33 share a lot of similarities - a Snapdragon 460 chipset as well as a 6.5” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and basic 720p resolution. The difference comes in two key directions - the memory combination and the camera department. The Oppo A33 has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage (expandable up to 256GB through the micro SD card slot). At the same time, the A53 will be sold on the Indonesian market in a...

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Alleged 65W Samsung charger certified in South Korea

According to a certification document in South Korea, Samsung is readying a 65W-rated charger. It could be for the Galaxy S21-series or it could be for an entirely different device, but the model code suggest it might well be former. The guys from GalaxyClub suspect that it's 65W due to its model number. The 45W Samsung charger has a model EP-TA845 while the newly certified charger is known as EP-TA865. This is, of course based on the assumption that Samsung once more uses the last two digits to denote the charger's rating. The screenshot of the certification doesn't reveal anything...

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Huawei unveils P Smart 2021 with Kirin 710A and 5,000 mAh battery

While 2021 is still a good 3 months away, Huawei just introduced its P Smart 2021 in Europe. It’s a midrange offering with a modest chipset, 48MP primary camera and a large 5,000 mAh battery. The phone is built around a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with a centered punch-hole cutout for the 8MP selfie cam. The panel sports a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, we have the trusty Kirin 710A paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The software front is covered by EMUI 10.1 alongside Android 10. Side mounted fingerprint and 22.5W charging The...

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Sony Xperia 5 II goes on pre-order in Japan, Taiwan bundles and availability detailed

The Sony Xperia 5 II wasn’t expected until October 20 in most regions, but the schedule in Japan and Taiwan has moved up slightly. In Taiwan, the phone will go for TWD 30,000 and if you buy one before the end of October, you’ll get a WF-XB700 TWS headset for free which is normally worth TWD 4,000 (check out our review for more details). If you go through the Sony site or a Sony store, you’ll also score a TWD 1,000 coupon for accessories (just enough for the official case with a kickstand). Sony WF-XB700 TWS headset • Official kickstand case ETMall, for example, will start...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 unveiled with a drop-resistant case and waterproof S Pen

Samsung listened to feedback from its customers to create the perfect companion tablet for workers in the field. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 comes with a rugged case that allows it to survive drops from 1.5 meters (5 ft). Even without the case it should live through a fall on a flat surface from 1.2 m (4 ft). A waterproof S Pen for using the tablet with thick gloves IP68 dust and water resistance ensure that it can work in rain or shine. The 8.0” LCD is designed to be operated with gloved hands, but if the gloves prove too thick, then the IP68-rated S Pen can be used to navigate...

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Honor Watch GS Pro is now officially on sale

The Honor Watch GS Pro is the brand’s first rugged smartwatch with a durable battery, and it already impressed us in our review. Introduced back at the beginning of September, today the wearable officially goes on sale. Its MSRP is €250/£250 and is available in five European countries. The markets where the Watch GS Pro can be purchased are the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Fans in the UK have to shed the full price for the watch, but they get Honor Magic Earbuds in a color of their choice, as well as Red Bluetooth earphones and an Honor Router 3. If purchased...

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Sony Xperia 1 III to come with brighter display and better selfie camera

With the Xperia 1 II and 5 II already official the rumor mill's attention is turning to the Xperia 1 III, which is supposed to arrive sometime at the beginning of next year. We have the first report and it's fairly specific considering we are still several months away from the announcement. A Japanese publication with a decent track record on Sony-related stuff says it's got the intel from a trusted insider. The report claims that the Xperia 1 II successor is going to upgrade the display and offer 15% higher brightness while the selfie camera will have a supposedly wider aperture...

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Realme Q-series phone will debut on October 13 with 65W charging and Realme UI 2.0

Last week Realme unveiled its latest custom interface - Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. We also got news of an upcoming Realme smartphone set to launch imminently with the new UI. Now, Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station has revealed the first details of the new phone which will be part of Realme’s Q series. For context, the Q-series is currently exclusive to China and only has one member with the aptly named Realme Q - a re-branded Realme 5 Pro. Digital Chat Station Weibo post The new device will come with an OLED display with a punch-hole cutout and an in-display fingerprint...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro specs leak in full

Xiaomi is bringing three Mi 10T smartphones on September 30 - Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro - and the specs sheet of the latter two just leaked giving us a much better idea of what to expect. As previously speculated, the key difference will be that the vanilla version will come with a 64MP camera, while the Pro option will come with the larger 108MP sensor. The only other difference, according to these sheets, is the Mi 10T Pro will have a 256GB storage option in addition to the 128GB that will be available on both phones. Xiaomi Mi 10T series leaked specs sheet Here’s a...

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OnePlus Warp Charge 65 detailed, more OnePlus products coming on October 14

We’ve already marked our calendars for the OnePlus 8T launch on October 14 but it seems there will be much more happening that day. According to the latest rumors, backed by tipster Ishan Agarwal, we’re in for an additional 5 OnePlus product launches alongside the 8T. Expecting a lot of OnePlus stuff to launch and not just OnePlus 8T.Especially for India. Like 8T + almost 5 in total. #OnePlus8T— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) September 28, 2020 We’ve already covered leaks about the upcoming affordable Buds Z TWS earphones and OnePlus Watch as well as a powerbank. There’s also talks of...

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