vivo V20 goes on sale in India

The vivo V20 debuted in India last week and is now available for purchase in the country through vivo's online store, Flipkart, and select retail outlets. The V20 comes in Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata and Sunset Melody colors and has two memory options - 8GB/128GB priced at INR24,990 ($340/€290) and 8GB/256GB priced at INR27,990 ($380/€325). The vivo V20 is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ Super AMOLED display, runs Android 11 out of the box, and has a Snapdragon 720G SoC at the helm. vivo V20 in Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, and Sunset Melody colors The smartphone...

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Samsung Galaxy M02 visits Geekbench

A Samsung device sporting model designation SM-M025F - and believed to be the Galaxy M02 - has appeared on Geekbench with Android 10, 3GB RAM, and a Qualcomm chipset. Last week, SM-M025F and SM-A025F - which is said to be the Galaxy A02 - were spotted on Bluetooth SIG's website. Both phones were listed in the same document, suggesting they could well be the same phone launching under different names in different markets. The SM-A025F also visited Geekbench last month with Android 10, 2GB RAM, and a Qualcomm chipset, which is rumored to be the Snapdragon 450 SoC. The rest of the...

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Some Google Pixel 5 owners report gap between the screen and frame

As first reported by Android Police, the Google Pixel 5 seems to be faced with an issue as the first wave of shipments arrive to customers. In some number of units, users have noticed a gap between the display and the frame. This raises concern for the product’s IP68 water resistance rating. The issue seems to be affecting a small number of devices, though the number of reports appear to be steadily increasing over the last couple of days from both the Google Pixel forums as well as forums at XDA-Developers, as per the report. The gap has been spotted at various locations around the...

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A small number of Apple Watch SE owners in Korea have had them overheat

According to a Reddit thread, six South Korea-based owners of the recently released Apple Watch SE have reported overheating issues with their new Apple wearables. As reported by Apple Insider, the overheating issues stemmed from the same area: above the display connector, between the Taptic Engine and Digital Crown. This deduction was reached by analyzing teardowns of older Apple Watch models. Apparently, a sign of the impending incident is a yellow spot on the screen that affected users have spotted. Luckily for some, the watch overheated while on the charger, while...

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Huawei’s Kirin 9000 to equip 24-core GPU

Last week, Huawei’s Kirin 9000 was scored on the popular AnTuTu benchmarking app where it scored neck-and-neck with the Exynos 1080. It scored notably better (287,000+) in GPU portions of the benchmark, which were ahead of both Qualcomm and Samsung’s Exynos top performers. Today, well-known leaker @IceUniverse tweeted a rumor that the Kirin 9000 is sporting a 24-core GPU. The leakster notes that the Mali G78 MP24 is clocked at lower frequencies to distribute the load and keep things power efficient. Kirin9000 GPU uses Mali G78 MP24, yes, 24, the highest specification, but the frequency...

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Another Huawei Mate 40 Pro teaser, this one's about ultrawide camera

The Huawei Mate 40-series are set to launch in just three days and the company is making sure the crowd is all hyped up with yet another teaser video. This one is pretty short and is all about the ultra-wide camera. The video shows a distorted scene with a plate, spoon and a fork but once the lens goes over the setup, everything straightens out. The video finishes with the phrase "The Mate Perfection". This likely hints at the distortion correction for the ultrawide lens. And perhaps. the Mate 40 or the Mate 40 Pro to be more precise will bring some novelties on that front. You can...

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LG won't be launching a Snapdragon 875 phone in the first half of 2021, report says

A new rumor from Hong Kong claims that LG will be abstaining from using Qualcomm's next flagship SoC, at least for the first half of next year. That's rather strange because when Qualcomm launches its best chipset in the beginning of each year, LG is one of the first to adopt it. But that won't be happening next year. A report from Korean media says that LG is missing from the list of OEMs that ordered the Snapdragon 875. Instead, the company will be focusing on a device powered by the still unannounced Snapdragon 775, again as per the orders for H1 2021. Source (In Chinese)

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iPhone 12 series doesn't support 5G in dual SIM mode

A leaked listing on Apple’s Sales Web (ASW) page, which provides detailed information on all of Cupertino’s products, revealed an important detail on the new iPhone 12 series’ 5G connectivity. You won’t be able to use dual SIMs while on 5G. You can either have your regular SIM card and eSIM working at up to 4G LTE speeds or use one of them on 5G. Dual SIM connectivity will automatically drop new iPhones to 4G speeds. iPhone 12 FAQ on ASW website The discovery was shared on r/verizon by user ctthrow1 who managed to get hold of the FAQ document meant for retailers and carriers. It...

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Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition launches in India with generous retail package

The Oppo F17-series were announced last month but to celebrate the Diwali festival in India, the F17 Pro gets a new paint job with a couple of other bonuses in the retail package. Specs-wise, the handset is identical to the already available Magic Blue, Matte Black and Metallic White colors. For INR 1,000 more, making a total of INR 23,990, the Diwali edition comes in Matte Gold color along with a matching wallpaper. Additionally, you get a 10,000mAh Oppo Power Bank 2 rated at 18W fast charging. Oppo F17 Pro in Matte Gold The handset is available for pre-order on Amazon.in...

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iPhone 12's Ceramic Shield costs the same $279 to replace as iPhone 11 Pro's glass

Apple's new 'Ceramic Shield' front glass on the iPhone 12 series is heralded as being 4 times harder to break than the glass on the iPhone 11. But should you break it, Apple will charge you the same $279 to replace it as it did the iPhone 11 Pro's glass. The iPhone 12's new OLED display also costs $279, which is $80 more expensive to replace than last year's iPhone 11's LCD panel. Apple has listed the repair cost of the new 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 12 Pro and will detail the same for the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max when those go on pre-order next...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 also get One UI 2.5 update

Samsung continues rolling the One UI 2.5 to more and more of its phone. Most recently the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy S9 duo got their serving and now Galaxy A51 is joining in on the fun. The popular midranger is reportedly getting the A515FXXU4CTJ1 update alongside the October security patch. It seems to be limited to Russia for now but we’re expecting the firmware to make its way to more regions in the coming weeks. You can expect the well-know One UI 2.5 additions which includes support for Wireless DeX, Samsung keyboard enhancements as well as additional modes to the camera...

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Meizu launches premium UR Live Special Edition earphones

Meizu just launched a pair of Premium wireless earphones in China with neckband. Starting at CNY 1,299 ($195), the Meizu UR Live Special Edition are among the most expensive products in this form factors. The earphones are marketed as compact without sacrificing audio quality. In fact, they have two customized subwoofers that take care of the low-frequency sounds along with a dual-channel independent conductive structure for accurate-sounding low-frequency and high-frequency sounds. When it comes to design, the headphones promise a natural fit thanks to the thousands of ear...

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Samsung brings Galaxy Fit2, Wireless Charging Trio to the United States

Samsung introduced a bunch of new Galaxy products back in August. The Galaxy Note20 series was almost immediately available for pre-order while other products like the wearable Fit2 and the wireless charging pad for multiple devices are getting a more gradual rollout. Now US buyers are finally getting the chance to purchase the Galaxy Fit 2, Wireless Charging Trio, and two new colors of the Galaxy Buds Live. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live • Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 • Samsung Wireless Charging Trio The bean-shaped TWS earbuds were initially launched in Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze,...

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Detailed Huawei Mate 40 Pro massive leak describes 12 MP 5x zoom cam, 6.76" display

After a longer than usual wait, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is ready to be introduced this Thursday, on October 22. There have been limited leaks and some may prove to be inaccurate. This latest bundle of info has been compiled by the reliable Roland Quandt and should be the most accurate yet as it comes so close to the launch. The phone will feature curved sides for both the display and the sides. The design is meant to make the side bezels disappear when you look at the display head on. The new Mate will be curvier than the P40 Pro, but without sacrificing the side buttons like the 2019 Mate...

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Kuo: iPhone 12 and 12 Pro pre-orders total 7-9 million, with 2 million ordered on the first day

Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro went live this Friday and famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF Securities estimates that the two models saw between 7 and 9 million pre-orders in total before the weekend was over. To put that in perspective, Apple’s estimates show that the entire iPhone 11 line-up brought in 10-12 million pre-orders during launch week last year. The 2019 models moved 500,000 to 800,000 units in the first 24 hours while just the two iPhone 12 models hit an estimated 1.7 to 2 million units in the same time frame. Kuo notes that the pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Pro...

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HTC Desire 20+ unveiled with Snapdragon 720G, quad cameras and 5,000mAh battery

HTC is still in the smartphone business and the Desire 20+ is the latest proof. It’s a Snapdragon 720G-powered midranger with four rear cameras, an HD+ display and 5,000 mAh battery. HTC Desire 20+ The 6.5-inch LCD comes with a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam and a resolution of 720x1,600 pixels. The phone features a textured back design with ridges extending diagonally across the back panel. There's also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Around the back we find the quad camera setup with a 48MP primary shooter alongside a 5MP ultrawide lens. The two auxiliary...

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Samsung Galaxy S9-series start receiving One UI 2.5

Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note9 received One UI 2.5, the Galaxy S9-series is joining it with some users reporting that the OTA is happening. This is supposed to be the Galaxy S9 and S9+'s last major update. The firmware version of the software is G96xFXXUCFTJ2 and users getting the update are from Germany but, baring the discovery of any major issues, it won't be long before users from other countries tart receiving it. One of the most notable features coming with the One UI 2.5 is the wireless DeX support along with Samsung's newer, smarter keyboard with enhanced...

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vivo to announce iQOO U1x with SD662 chipset on October 21

Another day, another vivo phone launch. This time it will be called vivo iQOO U1x and it has already been listed on JD.com two days before its arrival on October 21. The listing reveals it will have a Snapdragon 662 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and up to 128GB of storage. The phone is also up on TMall with its price tag - it will start from CNY899, which is about $135/€115. vivo iQOO U1x The vivo iQOO U1x has appeared in TENAA's database back in September. Thanks to the certification and the multiple retailer listings, we can finally put 2 and 2 together to get a comprehensive...

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First Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra images show redesigned camera bumps

With speculation looming that Samsung may launch its S21 series as early as January we’re naturally expecting to get more details on the upcoming flagships. Well, we got just that thanks to the latest set of renders from @onleaks which give us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra. In addition, the source backs up the rumors of the January launch. Both phones come with centered punch hole cutouts like their predecessors with the S21 sporting a flat 6.2” panel while the Ultra’s comes in between 6.7-6.9” with an even more pronounced curvature. Samsung Galaxy S21 and...

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Xiaomi creates 80W wireless charger, tops up a battery in 19 minutes

Xiaomi has a wireless charger on the market that offers 55W fast charging rates but apparently, this isn’t fast enough. The company has just revealed it has just developed an 80W wireless fast charger that can fill in a battery in 19 minutes. A company VP posted a video of the fast-charging process, revealing the new charger looks a lot like the current one. He also claimed the new charger is breaking world records since it is twice as fast as the next in line (which is the 40W Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Stand). The 55W fast charger was introduced in August alongside the Mi 10...

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