OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition coming, wrist strap leaks

This week, OnePlus announced that the 8T was going to get a special edition to promote the new Cyberpunk 2077 video game set to be released before the end of the year, following several delays. A new report from leaker @DigitalChatStation brings us evidence that OnePlus is planning to launch a Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of the yet-to-be unveiled OnePlus Watch. The image shared via Chinese micro-blogging platform Weibo shows a black silicone wrist strap with yellow accents. The strap has both OnePlus and Cyberpunk branding, though we still don’t know what the Watch itself is going to look...

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Deal: Motorola Edge drops to just $399.99 unlocked

Motorola made its comeback into the flagship smartphone space this year with the Edge+, but many may have forgotten that there's a companion device to that one - we're talking about the vanilla Edge. This upper-midrange device was launched alongside the Edge+, for a pretty penny. Its recommended retail price is $699.99, and while it was around $200 off for pre-orders, today's deal tops that. Amazon is now offering the Edge for just $399.99 unlocked, and this is the US model too, so you won't have to worry about missing bands or not getting a warranty or any such shenanigans. You're getting...

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New Google app could help providers block phone functions if you miss installment payments

A strange app has surfaced on the Google Play Store, an app from Google called “Device Lock Controller”. The app was quietly released back in June and has around 10 downloads as of this reporting. Basically, the app is designed to let creditors, banks, carriers (whoever you owe money to) limit function on the device if you fall behind on payments. The app’s function is described on the Play Store as follows: Device Lock Controller enables device management for credit providers. Your provider can remotely restrict access to your device if you do not many payments. If your device is...

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Realme Narzo 20 hands-on review

Introduction It really wasn't that long ago that the Narzo 10 family saw the light of day and yet here we are testing the new Narzo 20 lineup. For better or worse, this kind of turnover is the norm in the modern highly-competitive budget Android realm. Realme knows too well that these are the kind of devices that are really going to move volume. Hence, the constant iterative updates to bring better value on a shoestring budget. The Narzo 20 is the middle-child in the Narzo 20 trio, unveiled on September 21. Both in name and features, it is clearly an iteration on the vanilla Narzo...

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Nokia C1 Plus specs leak ahead of imminent launch

Last year HMD unveiled the Nokia C1 – a budget Android Go phone with a compact 5.45-inch display. Today, we have a leak for its supposed successor – the C1 Plus. The phone was previously seen in an EEC listing bearing the TA-1312 model number. Nokia C1 in Red and Charcoal The C1 Plus will retain the 5.45-inch screen size from its predecessor with an HD+ resolution and 5MP selfie cam. The main cam should also come in at 5MP. We’re also expecting an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.4GHz alongside 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. The battery is said to come in at 2,500 mAh. The expected...

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PlayStation 5's expandable storage will not be enabled at launch

Both PlayStation 5 models feature a custom 825 GB SSD of which 667 GB are available for game installation. At first that will have to be enough as storage expansion will not be enabled at launch – instead this feature is “reserved for a future update”. The PS5 has a standard M.2 slot for SSDs, however only the latest PCIe 4.0 drives will be fast enough to match the console’s internal SSD (they need to hit 5.5 GB/s, which is faster than a PCIe 3.0 x4 bus can manage). And that’s not the only requirement either. Mark Cerny, the lead designer of the console, told The Verge that drives need...

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Google Pixel 4a passes durability test with flying colors

The last phone to go through the JerryRigEverything's durability test is the Google Pixel 4a. Google's mostly plastic phone did fine, despite losing chunks of its rear panel and sides to a razer. The screen scratches at the same level 6 on Mohs' scale of hardness as any other screen, Ceramic Shield and Victus alike, and the phone doesn't bend, despite being made of a weaker material than metal. And there's a moral victory in the test for Google as its phone survived a test that the OnePlus Nord, one of its main rivals, didn't.

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LG announces W11, W31 and W31+ for India

The latest budget offerings from LG for the Indian market are here. We have the successors to last year’s W10 and W30 with the W11 and W31 as well as the W31+ which is identical specs to the W30 but doubles the onboard storage to 128GB. The three share plenty of hardware similarities like 6.52-inch IPS LCDs, Helio P22 chipsets and 4,000 mAh batteries. The 6.52-inch LCD on all three phones packs HD+ resolution and waterdrop notch up top for the 8MP selfie cam. The back of the W11 houses a 13MP primary shooter alongside a 2MP depth sensor while the W31 and its plus counterpart also get a...

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nubia Z20 gets Android 11 beta

While some Android makers are already shipping their phones with Android 11, nubia is only now offering its first public beta. The company’s nubia Z20 is getting the latest Android has to offer. The new update bears version number V3.09 and weighs in at 3.2GB. It brings all the standard Android 11 features like improved permissions and notifications management alongside some nubia exclusive UI tweaks like picture in picture mode, app cloning and new avatars for the back panel. Game space has gotten a design refresh too. Weirdly enough the security patch is only on September 2020...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G appear on TENAA with full specs and photos

Earlier today we saw a leak, suggesting a vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is incoming, as well as a Pro variant. Both phones have now popped up on TENAA with their specs, confirming the leak was correct. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G The Xiaomi M2007J22C is the vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G and it comes with a CPU that goes up to 2.4GHz, matching the reported Dimensity 800U chipset. There are three RAM and three more storage options - 4/6/8 GB and 64/128/256 GB, opening the door for plenty of combinations to match every price range. On the outside we see a 6.53” LCD with 1080p resolution, while...

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Samsung Galaxy M21s arrives with an Exynos 9611, 64MP camera, and 6,000 mAh battery

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M21 back in March, and now the company has announced the Galaxy M21s with upgraded cameras. The Galaxy M21 came with a 20MP selfie camera, and a triple setup on the back consisted of 48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide and 5MP depth units. The M21s, on the other hand, features a 32MP selfie shooter, while the 48MP main camera is replaced with a 64MP unit. The M21s retains the rest of the specs of the M21, meaning you get an Exynos 9611 SoC, 6.4" FullHD+ Super AMOLED screen, 6,000 mAh battery with 15W charging, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to have an updated 108MP camera, laser autofocus

Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 Ultra on January 14 and according to one leakster, the phone’s camera will be updated over the one of its predecessor. Just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, we’ll have a 108MP sensor, but this time Samsung is skipping on the ToF camera. Galaxy S21 Ultra is a small improved version of S20 Ultra. Using HM3 sensor, single pixel is still 0.8um, 108MP, laser focus, no ToF.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 6, 2020 The leakster, known on Twitter and Weibo as Ice Universe, said the while the sensor will keep the same amount of pixels, it will be...

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Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max will debut F/1.8 ultrawide lens with 6P and autofocus

While the iPhone 12 series announcement was less than a month ago, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now focusing his attention on the next generation of iPhones. In his latest note, he says the iPhone 13 series will once again come in 4 varieties. The Pro models in particular are in for a camera upgrade with an F/1.8 6P ultrawide lens with autofocus. This should translate to noticeable improvements in quality compared to the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max which use F/2.4, 5P fixed focus ultrawide modules. There’s still no word what camera upgrades we'll see on the more affordable iPhone...

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Huawei Y7a / P smart 2021 review

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Apple iPhone 12 mini and iPro Max available for pre-order, HomePod mini tags along

Apple is opening the pre-orders for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Just like three weeks ago with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, the online store will open simultaneously around the world at 1 PM UTC. That's 9PM in China, 6:30PM in India, 2PM for those in continental Europe and 1PM in the UK. Those most eager in the US have to get up at 8AM Eastern/5AM Pacific. The first wave includes over 35 countries and regions. Shipping is scheduled for next Friday, November 13, when the devices will also be available at physical stores - the few remaining open in this unusual...

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iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 out with new emoji, wallpapers and bug fixes

Apple has officially begun seeding its iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 updates for compatible iPhones and iPads. The update aims to iron out bugs from the previous releases while also adding over 100 new emoji, 8 new wallpapers and support for Intercom on HomePod. New emoji in iOS and iPadOS 14.2 HomePod’s Intercom feature allows households to send out voice messages recorded on their iPhone or iPad to connected HomePod speakers. You can also send out voice messages from your Apple Watch, AirPods and even from CarPlay. Apple is also bringing plenty of bug fixes across the Camera,...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets 256GB memory variant in the US

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was available in a single 128GB storage option in the US, which is now joined by a 256GB variant. It's priced at $769.99 and comes in a Cloud Navy color only. You can buy it unlocked from Samsung.com and online retailers, or get one from the carriers. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box. It sports a 6.5" FullHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display and packs a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a total of four cameras - a 32MP shooter...

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Xiaomi prepares two Redmi Note 9 phones with 5G, leakster reveals key specs

Xiaomi launched a number of Redmi Note 9 phones in the first half of the year, but the company is yet to introduce the lineup at home and it appears this is finally happening. According to prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, there are two phones in the pipelines - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G Standard Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G High Edition. The former will be smaller in size and with modest specs, while the latter is likely to bring a mighty camera, chipset, and fast charging. The vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is going to have a 6.53” LCD with 1080p resolution with a...

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