Huawei nova 8 SE announced with 64MP quad camera, 66W fast charging, and 5G support

Huawei introduced the nova 7 SE back in April, and after more than six months, the company has announced its successor, dubbed nova 8 SE. The nova 8 SE is just 7.46mm thick, weighs 178 grams, and has a design largely reminiscent of the iPhone 12 with flat frames and squircle-shaped island on the back. The latter hosts a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide unit and two 2MP modules for macro and depth information. The nova 8 SE is built around a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display that has a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric...

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Plot thickens: LG's rollable smartphone might actually be called Slide

LG is working on a smartphone with a rollable OLED screen, and this is now expected to launch in March. What it will end up being called, though, seems less clear. Yesterday we told you about a trademark application the Korean company filed for the name LG Rollable, and that seemed to settle this discussion. However, here's a plot twist. LG has also filed a similar trademark application with the same European Union Intellectual Property Office for the name LG Slide. You could make an argument that one would have to 'slide' the rollable screen in and out when using the phone, so with that...

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Better Business Bureau finds T-Mobile to be misleading Americans about 5G in ads

A new release from The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB (Better Business Bureau) National Programs is calling out T-Mobile for its most recent marketing ads that could mislead customers about its 5G network. The ad in question may lead customers to believe that T-Mobile and Sprint’s networks have combined and resulted in immediate benefits to T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile has made clear its ambition to “build American’s largest 5G network” and that “T-Mobile’s 5G network will have “more towers, more engineers, and more coverage” than 5G networks of competitors. These would...

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DJI Mini 2 is official with 4K video recording and OcuSync

DJI's small but popular Mavic Mini gets an upgrade and the new Mini 2 (no Mavic in the name) offers quite a few new features. It can now record better videos and also fly further than ever before. DJI Mini 2 However, the chassis stays almost the same. It's still lightweight, small and with foldable wings. Tipping the scale at just 249 grams - just like the original Mini - it can now record 4K videos at 30fps at 100Mbps bitrate. Additionally, the drone supports OcuSync 2 wireless tech that allows the drone to fly 2.5 times further than before while still keeping the connection...

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Samsung Galaxy M31 updated to One UI 2.5

Back in September, Samsung updated its Galaxy M31 to One UI 2.1 and now the maker is pushing yet another update with its One UI 2.5 build for the popular midranger. The new firmware bears the M315FXXU2ATJ9 build number in India and is expected to make its way to more markets soon. The new release brings the November security patch as well as the usual One UI 2.5 enhancements. These include the overhauled Samsung Keyboard, SOS messages with location sharing, improved camera performance and gesture controls in third-party launchers. Via

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Honor 10X Lite is going global on November 10, will promote creative students through partnerships

Honor’s November 10 event will bring more than just the Honor 10X Lite – it will be live streamed on Twitter (and likely other platforms, it starts at 1:00 PM UTC) and will highlight the brand’s new partnerships. Red Bull Basement is a program that allows student innovators worldwide to pitch an idea, get mentoring and help during the development process. Honor will focus on apps that “embody the tech-for-good spirit”, the winning app will be featured on the Huawei AppGallery (there will be other prizes as well). You can learn more about the competition here. A partnership with...

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Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding

Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K video decoding, which is probably the most notable addition. Mi Box 4S Pro The HDMI standard has been bumped up to 2.1 to accommodate the 8K video playback above 30fps. There are also 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage - the latter has been doubled compared to the 4 Pro. The device ships with MIUI for TV...

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Realme Narzo 20A hands-on review

Introduction It's admittedly easy to sometimes get lost in the ever-growing sea of Realme phones, but great bargains can be obtained by those that manage it. Despite getting its first members in May, the new Narzo lineup is already in its second generation. The Narzo 20 trio was unveiled on September 21 and consists of a vanilla Narzo 20, as well as a Narzo 20A and a Narzo 20 Pro. Realme Narzo 20A specs at a glance: Body: 164.4x75.4x8.9mm, 195g; Colors: Glory Silver, Victory Blue. Display: 6.50" IPS LCD, 720x1600px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 270ppi. Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665...

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WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS

Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats. The update is a gradual one so some will get it sooner than others. You’ll also have to enable diapering messages for every chat individually. The step by step listed on WhatsApp’s FAQ page instructs users to tap the contact’s name within the chat and then enable the disappearing messages prompt. Turning the option off follows the same procedure but you select...

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OnePlus 8T gets OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update with system and camera improvements

After rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for the OnePlus 8T last week, OnePlus has now released the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update for the Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. The new update improves the camera stability and optimizes the imaging effects for a better shooting experience. It also improves the system power consumption to reduce heating, and mistouch prevention for a better gaming experience. OnePlus 8T Additionally, OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 fixes issues related to the Play Store and Status Bar. You can check out the full changelog of the update below for more details: ...

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Xiaomi announces the Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition

Xiaomi's latest notebook is aimed at people studying or working from home in these pandemic times. It's a stripped-down version of the vanilla Mi Notebook 14 called Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition. It's still an all-aluminum laptop tipping the scale at 1.5kg and measuring about 18mm in thickness. The device is powered by Intel's 10th Generation Core i3-10110U (2.1 GHz dual-core, boost up to 4.1 GHz) CPU and no discrete GPU, you'd have to rely on the built-in UHD Graphics 620. There are no other configurations at this time. On the memory front, we have 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of...

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The iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max pre-orders open tomorrow in more than 30 countries

Tomorrow Apple starts accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max in Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, the US and 30+ other countries. Pre-ordered phones will start shipping on November 13 (Friday next week), which is also when the first units will be available in stores. Would be buyers in Brazill, South Korea and 25 other countries will have to wait a bit longer, pre-orders for them begin on November 20 and sales start a week after that, November 27. Keep in mind that stores – both virtual and real ones – will be pretty crowded. If you’re ordering online,...

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Alleged Meizu 18 Max specs sheet reveals SD875, 120W fast charging

The Meizu 17 family arrived back in May, but we haven't heard much from the Chinese manufacturer since. Yet today a leakster on Weibo claims to have the first renders and specs sheet of the Meizu 18 Max 5G. The upcoming flagship is said to have a Snapdragon 875 chipset, paired with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. The screen is said to be 3K OLED with unnamed exact resolution and the image reveals no punch holes, notches, or bezels for the 32 MP selfie camera. On the back, we should expect a 64MP main cam with ZEISS optics. And here’s where it gets interesting - according to this...

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Xiaomi's new telephoto lens promises smooth zoom, better light sensitivity

During today's Xiaomi Developer Conference in Beijing, the company introduced a new telescopic lens technology that could potentially change smartphone photography in the not so distant future. And by saying not so distant future, we really mean it because the Chinese tech giant said that the tech is ready for implementation in real products. The benefits of having a telescopic lens are numerous. For starters, Xiaomi says its lens can collect 300% more light than traditional ones, which would greatly improve the camera performance, particularly in low-light scenarios. Advanced...

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Nokia 6300 4G and 8000 4G detailed: KaiOS-powered takes on the classics

The Nokia 6300 and 8000 are coming back and rumor has it that they will be KaiOS phones that bridge the gap between old featurephones that inspired them and modern smartphones. Both will be 4G LTE phones with dual SIM versions. The original Nokia 6300 The Nokia 8000 4G is expected to be based on the Nokia 8800 and will have a Gold option (a throwback to the Gold Arte), in addition to Black, Blue and White. It’s not clear if it will use more premium materials in the style of the original 8000-series (we’re certainly not expecting titanium, but at least some aluminum), but this...

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Qualcomm posts impressive quarterly results, boosted by Apple 5G chip orders

Qualcomm has been investing heavily into 5G chips and it's now reaping the benefits. The San Diego chip company posted its fiscal results for the three months ending on Sept 27 and its full fiscal year, revealing an increase in profit and sales both on a quarterly and yearly basis. The company didn't name specific reasons, but Reuters revealed Apple’s 5G phones were the key driver behind Qualcomm's success. (all numbers in million except %) Fiscal Q4 2020 Fiscal Q4 2019 Change Fiscal year 2020 Fiscal year 2019 Change Revenue ...

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Motorola announces Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G

The latest midrangers in the moto family are here with the Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G. The G9 Power gets its name from its 6,000 mAh battery while the Moto G 5G is the brand’s most affordable 5G phone in Europe at €300. Moto G9 power In addition to its massive battery, the Moto G9 Power comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD and punch hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. The back houses a 64MP main shooter alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper. You’ll also find the usual moto dimple with an embedded fingerprint scanner. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 sits at the helm hooked to 4GB...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 case images confirm polarizing new design

Samsung is expected to announce its latest Galaxy S-line on January 14 and we’ve already seen several renders that gave us an idea of what the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra might look like. Now, we have some protective cases for both models which further confirm the new camera island which wraps around the side frame of both models. pic.twitter.com/jiqy2V41L4— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 5, 2020 These images show a four-cam setup on the S21 Ultra though previous images showed a fifth sensor which is speculated to be a 3D ToF sensor. According to the most recent rumors the S21...

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Motorola Moto G9 Power specs and images surface in massive leak

Motorola's Moto G9 lineup currently consists of two smartphones - Moto G9 Plus, and Moto G9 Play, that is known as Moto G9 in India. Now a WinFuture leak reveals that a Moto G9 Power is about to join them and gave us most of the details on it. The Moto G9 Power will feature an IPS display that measures 6.78" diagonally and have a resolution of 1640x720 pixels. It will also have a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. The textured back of the Moto G9 Power will see a fingerprint reader keeping company to the squircle-shaped island in the top-left corner,...

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vivo sets November 19 event for Origin OS debut

vivo already confirmed it's replacing FuntouchOS with a new user interface called Origin OS. Today the company revealed its slogan will be “Brand New World” and the new UI will arrive on November 19. Origin OS posters The unveiling will be during the VDC 2020 - vivo’s developers' conference. The name of the operating system is also an abbreviature of Origin Studio - the team behind the new user interface. More Origin OS posters Early FuntouchOS versions were heavily customized with barely a trace of the stock Android looks or operation logic, while the latest...

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New Oppo phone with 64MP camera, 65W charging leaks

Oppo is already working on its early 2021 mid-range lineup, supposedly called Reno5. A specs sheet of one of the upcoming phones leaked on Weibo at the same time it also appeared on TENAA. Apparently the next Oppo Reno5 will have a 64MP camera and offer support for 65W fast charging. It will also run Android 11 with the latest ColorOS on top. Oppo PEGM00 certification at TENAA Two models (PEGM00 and PEGT00) have been certified, but they have the exact same specifications so it's likely two versions of the same phone. The papers confirm 6.43” screen, 4,200mAh battery, and...

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Google testing SMS scheduling on Messages app

Google has started testing the SMS scheduling feature on its Messages app, which allows you to send an SMS automatically later. The way it works is, you draft a message and long-press the 'Send' button in a chat, which gives you four options - three of them are predefined timings, and the fourth one lets you choose a date and time of your preference. You can choose a predefined time or select a date and time of your preference A preview of the scheduled message appears in the chat, and you can tap on it to make any changes to the message, send it immediately, or delete...

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Honor 10X Lite starts global rollout, Russia gets it first

Already launched in Saudi Arabia, the Honor 10X Lite is now starting its global rollout, the company announced today. It will hit select markets with Russia being the first one - pre-orders there open tomorrow. The handset bears more than a passing resemblance to Huawei’s P Smart 2021 and Y7a with the three being essentially the same phone under different names. It packs a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, we have a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field...

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Xperia 10 II Plus with Snapdragon 720 reportedly canceled as Sony focuses on 5G

Way back in February Sony announced its Xperia 10 II - a follow-up to 2019’s Xperia 10. Last year also brought us the Xperia 10 Plus which naturally raises the question: where is the Xperia 10 II Plus? Well, it seems there won’t be such a device as Sony has canceled the phone. According to a Chinese tipster, Sony has decided to go all-in on 5G and has thus scrapped the Xperia 10 II Plus which was being developed with the Snapdragon 720. The phone was already spotted on the EEC database bearing the XQ-AQ52/53 model number. Sony Xperia 10 II Plus listing on EEC It remains to be...

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