watchOS 7.1 Public Beta 2 brings back new watchfaces and Blood Oxygen app

Apple released the first watchOS 7.1 Public Beta a few days ago, but that one still had the new watch faces and Blood Oxygen app missing. The company has now released another beta update that brings these. The watchOS 7 Public Beta 2 update weighs 613MB in size, and those who are enrolled in the watchOS public beta program can head over to the General > Software Update menu in the Watch app on their iPhone to download the new build. watchOS 7 was announced back in June at Apple's online-only WWDC event. It comes with sleep tracking, Wind Down mode, and handwashing detection. You can...

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Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop Go and updated Surface Pro X

Microsoft is releasing two new computers today, the budget-oriented Surface Laptop Go and the second generation version of the premium Surface Pro X. The Surface Laptop Go is an affordable variant of the more expensive Surface Laptop. It has 12.4-inch display with 3:2 aspect ratio and 1536x1024 resolution. The display is also a touchscreen. The Surface Laptop Go is powered by a 10th gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with Intel UHD Graphics. It has 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X memory and 64GB eMMC or 128/256GB SSD storage. The Surface Laptop Go also includes a 720p f2.0 webcam, dual...

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The new Pixel phones lack a Pixel Neural Core, but that doesn't mean they lack the features

Google is a major player in the machine learning field, leveraging its experience in multiple products, including the Pixel phones. That used to be the case, anyway, none of the new models have the Pixel Neural Core. This includes the affordable Pixel 4a, the Pixel 4a 5G and even the $700 Pixel 5. Instead, all AI calculations will go through the NPU of the Snapdragon chipset (S730G in the case of the 4a, S765G for the other two). Last year Google explained that the Live HDR+ and Dual Exposure features can’t be enabled on older pixels because they lacked the Neural Core (they had the...

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Realme teases Buds Air Pro and Buds Wireless Pro earphones with ANC

As TWS earphones are becoming more commonplace the number of options on the market is exploding. Realme introduced its first pair of truly wireless earphones back in December last year with the Buds Air. Today, the company teased its Pro version aptly named Realme Buds Air Pro. These will come with an in-ear design with adjustable rubber tips, active noise cancellation (ANC) and a special 94ms low latency mode. The launch is scheduled for October 7. We are known to bring #TechTrendsetter products and technologies. Now with Active Noise Cancellation up to 35 dB on the #realmeBudsAirPro, we...

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Microsoft working on x64 emulator for Windows on ARM

The current Windows running on ARM is rather limited because it doesn't support 64-bit x86 apps - it can only do 32-bit x86 apps and, of course, 32-bit and 64-bit ARM software. And as you've probably already guessed, most software developers aren't bothering to support their 32-bit x86 apps leaving Windows ARM devices in limbo. Luckily, Microsoft is working on solving this problem with a x64 emulator allowing you to run 64-bit x86 apps on your ARM computer greatly expanding the list of compatible apps. The new Windows version will start rolling out to Insider testers next month and the...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in for review

After launching the Mi 10 5G, Mi 10 Pro 5G and Mi 10 Ultra, Xiaomi unveiled the T series with the Mi 10T 5G, Mi 10T Lite and the latest arrival in our office - the Mi 10T Pro 5G. Technically, Xiaomi's T models are a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 models, but another way of looking at them would be as performance focused, while the non-T models are more camera centric. The Mi 10 Pro has the same main 108MP flagship camera but with laser autofocus assistance, two telephoto cameras to the Mi 10T Pro's none, and a superior ultrawide snapper with focusing to the Mi 10T Pro's fixed focus...

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South Korea remains the global leader in 5G, Switzerland tops Europe

The 5G networks are the future of mobile devices but we’re still in the early stage of deployment with few countries even having customer-ready netowrks. Driving autonomous cars and doing surgeries from the other end of the world is not here yet, but countries are already preparing for the future. According to analysis from Omdia, Korea remains the leader in 5G progress, but Switzerland is now second in the world, surpassing Kuwait. Omdia analyses five key metrics with the data reflecting the first quarter of the year. Thanks to progress by Sunrise, the small European country...

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vivo X50 Pro+ gets into the Top 3 of DxOMark's camera rankings

The vivo X50 Pro+ landed in the Top 3 of DxOMark’s camera ranking, being just a point shy of matching the Huawei P40 Pro, which currently holds second place. The still camera gets a respectable 139 points (again, 1 behind the P40 Pro). The phone is pretty flexible with both a mid-range zoom and a long 124 mm lens (5x magnification), in addition to the capable main camera and an ultrawide shooter. The X50 Pro+ nails exposure, offers a wide dynamic range and excellent color rendering. Low-light performance proved to be impressive as well and the autofocus earned a perfect score....

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OnePlus teases new headphones - the OnePlus Buds Z, perhaps?

Here’s one more reason to watch the OnePlus 8T reveal on October 14 – OnePlus is teasing a new headset. The image below appears to be an artistic photograph of a rubber tip for in-ear headphones. Last month leakster Max J teased the OnePlus Buds Z and that name was also spotted in an OxygenOS 11 beta code. However, the current OnePlus Buds are all plastic and only the Bullets Wireless have rubber tips. A whole new world of sound. Coming soon.— OnePlus (@oneplus) October 1, 2020 That’s not a rule, of course, some TWS headsets have tips and others do not. For example Apple’s AirPods...

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Sony Xperia 5 II goes on pre-order in Europe bundled with headphones

Sony’s Xperia 5 II is now up for pre-order across Europe and there’s some nice freebies in each market. The phone sells for the equivalent of €899/£799 in most countries and official sales tip-off on October 19. Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Greece all get the Sony WF-1000XM3 TWS noise-canceling earphones. Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden score last year’s Sony WH-1000XM3 over-ear noise-canceling headphones. All those markets also get to choose between black, blue and grey colors for the phone itself while the earphones come in a single black color. UK fans get Sony’s...

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The Microsoft Surface Duo found impossible to repair

The Microsoft Surface Duo is pretty unique – while it’s not the only dual screen phone on the market, it’s the only one to measure 9.9 mm when closed (meaning each half is only about 4.8 mm thick). Designing such slim hardware was challenging and required a lot of trade-offs as Zack from JerryRigEverything found out. We don’t want to spoil the ending of the video for you, but it’s not a happy one. The Duo is basically impossible to repair as everything is aggressively glued down and covered in graphite tape, which rips as components are removed. The hinge is pretty interesting,...

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Entry-level iPhone 12 to ship with 64GB storage, Pro versions will start at 128GB

The iPhone 12 rumors keep on coming and the latest one comes from a leaked retailer listing which confirms the entry-level iPhone 12 will come with 64GB storage. Much like last year the roomier versions of that one will feature 128GB and 256GB capacities. The affordable iPhone 12 will come in a total of six colors including black, white, blue, red, yellow and coral. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will arrive in 128/256/512GB storage variants and will be limited to black, white and silver colors. Apple is expected to hold its iPhone 12 announcement on October 13. The first batch...

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Motorola Razr 5G to arrive in India on October 5

Motorola unveiled the Razr 5G last month, and the flip phone's making its way to markets including China and the US. It is also expected in “select European markets” but before that, the US company will launch it in India. The availability and pricing will be detailed on Monday, October 5, at 12 PM IST and the phone will be available on Flipkart. The Razr 5G is an update over the Razr 2019 with a new 5G-enabled chipset, more RAM and storage, while keeping the same display. The camera department was also improved - now we have a 48 MP main shooter and a 20 MP selfie snapper on the...

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Poco C3 will be unveiled on October 6

Xiaomi offshoot Pocophone, known as Poco in India, has launched a total of seven smartphones until now under its X, F, and M series. On October 6, Poco will start the new C series with the launch of Poco C3. The Poco C3 will be unveiled next Tuesday at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) in India and will feature three or four rear cameras. 👀3️⃣, the next #GameChang3r from POCO is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.Know more: https://t.co/FgindDwGMo3👁️👁️👁️ RTs & we'll giveaway 1 #POCOC3 to a lucky winner. pic.twitter.com/Coec2qqd3o— POCO India #POCOC3 (@IndiaPOCO) October 1, 2020 Poco...

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The OnePlus 8T will be taller, wider than the OnePlus 8 despite having the same screen size

The OnePlus 8T will have a 6.55” display – the same size as its non-T predecessor. However, it seems that the phone itself will be larger than before. @OnLeaks posted the dimensions of the device – 162.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm, going up to 9.3 mm for the camera hump. Previously, the leakster shared renders of the 8T. We’ve prepared a simple schematic to show the relative sizes of the T-phone and the original 8-series (including the thickness - the 8T is almost as thick as the 8 Pro). Note that this year there will be no T Pro model, instead the 8T is getting multiple upgrades like 120 Hz...

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EU's Digital Service Act will force makers to allow you to uninstall bloatware

The European Union is expected to approve a new so-called Digital Service Act, which among other things, aims to give you more control of what apps you have on your phone. While the pre-loaded bloatware isn't as bad in Europe as in some other parts of the world it can still be annoying. So the EU will force makers to making it possible to uninstall all of the unwanted apps. Currently some of the apps can't be removed unless you flash a different ROM. Additionally, the act targets big companies like Google and Apple making sure that they use the collected data only for advertising...

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Oppo A93 goes official with 6.43” AMOLED and Helio P95

While Oppo was supposed to introduce its A93 on October 6 but it jumped the gun and unveiled the phone early in Vietnam. Looks alone will tell you it shares plenty of similarities with the Oppo F17 Pro and Reno4 Lite and a quick dive through the specs reveals the only change is the downgraded 18W charging. The Oppo A93 is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED with a pill-shaped cutout for the 16MP selfie cam and 2MP depth module. There’s also a built-in fingerprint scanner. Around the back, we have a 48MP primary shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper. The remaining two are a pair of...

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Soli Radar and Motion Sense will make a comeback despite missing on Pixel 5

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL launched by Google last year came with the Soli Radar that enabled Motion Sense gestures. However, none of this year's Pixels have them, suggesting that the company may have abandoned the project. That's not the case, according to Google's SVP of Hardware Rick Osterloh, who says Soli Radar and Motion Sense will return in the future. In a statement to The Verge, Osterloh said Soli Radar and Motion Sense gestures will be used in the future, and they are missing from the 2020 Pixels because they were too expensive for the phones Google wanted to build. While...

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Google expects to sell only 800,000 Pixel 5 units this year

Yesterday Google introduced two new phones, Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, both falling short of the term “true flagship” with the lack of top-notch chipset, telephoto camera and an UD fingerprint scanner. Apparently, the Mountain View company doesn't expect the phones to be particularly hot with customers as indicated by the conservative orders placed with suppliers - 800,000 Pixel 5 units by the end of the year, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The total production for the 2020 Google lineup across its three members - the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and the Pixel 4a - will be 3 million units....

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