T-Mobile's OnePlus 8T gets Always-On Display with the latest update

OnePlus introduced the Always-On Display feature with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11, which comes pre-installed on the OnePlus 8T. T-Mobile's 8T (aka 8T+ 5G) was an exception as it didn't have it out of the box, but it is now receiving the OxygenOS 11.0.4.6.KB09CB update that enables the feature. The new firmware also includes October 2020 Android security patch and optimizes the battery performance. Additionally, it squashes bugs that caused software freezing and device overheating while also fixing a Bluetooth audio issue. OnePlus 8T+ 5G gets Always-On Display with the latest...

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Oppo A53 5G incoming with Dimensity 720, will cost $245

Oppo introduced the A53 smartphone in India this summer - a run-off-the-mill entry-level device with Snapdragon 460 chipset, three cameras, and a fingerprint scanner on the back. According to a listing at China Mobile, the company is preparing a 5G version of it but after further inspection, we realized the Oppo A53 5G is actually an entirely new device. Oppo A53 5G on China Mobile The phone is already on TENAA with its model number PECM30 and PECT30. It will bring a 6.5” display with Full HD+ resolution, with the fingerprint scanner making its way on the side, doubling as a...

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Galaxy S21 unlocking options to include Bixby Voice

Breaking news: Bixby still exists. Not just that, but it will still exist in 2021, as well. According to a new report, the S21 family will ship with Bixby Voice on board next year. So if you were hoping for an unceremonious burial of the failed assistant platform, that's still some way off, it seems. In the meantime, Samsung wants to extend Bixby's reach and as such, in the S21 series, Bixby Voice will be a biometric unlocking option, alongside fingerprint recognition and face unlock. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaked case image This sounds even less secure than face unlock, and...

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France will begin labeling electronics with repairability ratings in January

On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in favor of a new policy to “develop and introduce mandatory labeling, to provide clear, immediately visible and easy-to-understand information to consumers on the estimated lifetime and repairability of a product at the time of purchase.” The vote, which passed with 395 votes in favor, 94 votes against, and 207 abstentions (declining to vote) supports the consumers’ Right to Repair. We hope this will translate into swift action to bring a mandatory repairability score index for all electricals and electronic products sold across the EU, to...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be just £399.99 starting tomorrow

Xiaomi's latest 'flagship killer' type device, the Mi 10T Pro, is the main star of the company's Black Friday campaign this year. Starting tomorrow, you will be able to find it at Amazon UK for just £399.99 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. We know you've been waiting for this... #Mi10TPro is going on sale at @AmazonUK tomorrow! 🤩🙌🙌Save big on the device this #MiFriday: https://ift.tt/37oD3PZ #5GForEveryone #PowerYourCreativity #BlackFriday pic.twitter.com/ncaDvyyAY8— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) November 25, 2020 That's £200 less than the normal price for this version,...

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France will begin labeling electronics with repairability ratings beginning in January

On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in favor of a new policy to “develop and introduce mandatory labeling, to provide clear, immediately visible and easy-to-understand information to consumers on the estimated lifetime and repairability of a product at the time of purchase.” The vote, which passed with 395 votes in favor, 94 votes against, and 207 abstentions (declining to vote) supports the consumers’ Right to Repair. We hope this will translate into swift action to bring a mandatory repairability score index for all electricals and electronic products sold across the EU, to...

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Counterpoint: India TWS Shipments explode in Q3, unexpected market leader

The Indian true wireless stereo (TWS) market 3 a whopping 723% market growth year on year during the July 1 -September 30 period. Despite the ongoing pandemic and decreased consumer spending in other segments, TWS shipments soared to their highest levels during the third quarter. The number one spot was occupied by India-based brand boAt audio which took 18% of the market share. Xiaomi comes a close second with 16%, while Realme claimed the third spot with 12% of the market. JBL (8%) and Apple (6%) round out the top five. India TWS market leaders in Q3 2020 Xiaomi’s Redmi Earbuds...

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Microsoft delayed production of the Xbox Series X and S consoles to get the full RDNA 2 feature set

Microsoft started manufacturing the Xbox Series X and S consoles a bit later than it would have liked, because it wanted all RDNA 2 features. This was revealed by Phil Spencer in an interview with The Verge. Microsoft started manufacturing the new consoles in late summer while Sony started earlier, opting not to wait for AMD to finalize the design of its new GPU architecture. According to the company, “Xbox Series X|S are the only next-generation consoles with full hardware support for all the RDNA 2 capabilities”. This includes hardware-accelerated Ray-tracing, Mesh Shaders, Variable...

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TENAA adds Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G images and camera specs

Earlier today we saw TENAA certify the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G and release some of its specs. At that point it only listed the Reno5 Pro 5G's 6.55-inch screen and 4,250mAh battery, along with its 159.7x73.2x7.6mm dimensions. Now TENAA has updated the page with images and the camera details of the Reno5 Pro. The main camera on the rear will be a 64MP sensor. To go along with it there will be an 8MP ultrawide camera and two 2MP sensors, likely for macro and depth photography. On the front there's a 32MP selfie camera. Oppo Reno 5 Pro Oppo is reportedly working on three Reno5...

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Motorola "Nio" incoming with a 105Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset

The Motorola XT2125, code name “Nio”, is currently going through internal testing and it has one odd display – the refresh rate is set at 105Hz. No other phone (or other type of device) that we can think of has that particular refresh rate. A 90Hz display can easily display 30 and 60 fps video, a 120Hz display can neatly handle 24 fps as well. That’s because those frame rates evenly divide the refresh rate. Maybe the display is adaptive, so it can can lower its refresh rate to match the video fps. Why 105Hz, anyway? One possible explanation is that this is a 90Hz panel that has been...

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FCC confirms ZTE is a national security threat, to decide its faith on Dec 10

The US Federal Communications Commission has confirmed ZTE poses a national security threat, Bloomberg reports. According to the FCC, the gear, provided by the Chinese company, can be used for spying. The agency will meet in two weeks, on December 10, to decide what equipment exactly will be barred from the United States and whether the company will face the same harsh hit as its fellow Chinese company Huawei. ZTE has denied allegations that its 5G equipment poses a risk. Today’s decision comes after an inquiry from the manufacturer to the commission to reconsider listing it as a...

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More images of Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) cases surface

Yet more case renders have surfaced, showing off the Galaxy S21 (or S21+) design ahead of schedule. The two non-Ultra models will have flat displays, which makes it easy to design a case with a protective lip that keeps the display away from danger. The displays will measure 6.2” and 6.7”, respectively, both 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p+ resolution. That’s a strange downgrade compared to this year as all three S20 models have 1440p+ displays. Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) case renders There’s a small gap between the case and the controversial camera bump, which looks off – designers...

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Amazon UK discounts select Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and Google phones for Black Friday Week

Amazon UK’s Black Friday deals are live – the retailer offers discounts up to 45% on select smartphones. You can find the full list here, below are some of the highlights. The Redmi Note 9 (3/64 GB) is down to £99, 45% off its RRP. If you want the 4/128 GB version, that will be £139. The Redmi Note 9 Pro (6/128 GB) is down to £199. A Samsung Galaxy A51 goes for £249, for something more affordable there’s the Galaxy M31 for £200 and the A21s for £139. On the other end of the scale is the Galaxy S20 FE 5G (aka, the Snapdragon 865 version) for £599. Speaking of 5G, the Google Pixel...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G series retail boxes reveal key specs

Xiaomi is going to introduce the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China tomorrow, November 26, and some final leaks ahead of the event confirmed even more details. According to leaked photos of the retail boxes, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will have a 108 MP main camera, while the key selling feature of the vanilla version will be the 6,000 mAh battery. Retail boxes of Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G These images arrive as a confirmation of what we already knew from TENAA about the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The big difference is with the battery of the Redmi Note 9 5G where we expected a...

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Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20, Note20 and Z Flip lineups already, and today the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e join them as the company opened the One UI 3.0 beta program for its 2019 flagships. Samsung had confirmed the One UI 3.0 beta for the S10 lineup a couple of weeks ago, but it was delayed due to battery drain concerns. But now that Samsung has opened the beta program for the S10 trio, you can get a taste of Samsung's latest custom Android skin by participating in the beta program from the Samsung Members app. Before you enroll in the...

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro's bill of materials comes up to $406

Japanеsе teardown experts Fomalhaut Techno Solutions have released their reports on the bill of materials (BoM) for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, giving us a close approximation of the component costs of building the two phones. The iPhone 12 BoM comes out to $373 while the 12 Pro’s is $406. As a reminder the iPhone 12 retails at $699 while the 12 Pro's base price is $999. The most expensive components of the iPhones are their Samsung-built OLED displays which are estimated at $70 per unit and Qualcomm X55 5G modem which goes for around $90. The production cost of the A14 Bionic...

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Samsung Chromebook 4 (11.6") and 4+ (15.6") unveiled in the UK

Samsung unveiled two new Chromebooks with long battery life for working or studying at home. And once things open up, you could bring these anywhere since they are built to be light and portable. Samsung Chromebook 4+ (15.6") The Samsung Chromebook 4 has an 11.6” HD display (1,366 x 768 px) while the Chromebook 4+ is larger with a 15.6” FHD display (1,920 x 1,080 px). The smaller laptop weighs 1.18 kg, has a plastic build and a 39 Wh battery. The 15.6-inch model adds some aluminum and weighs 1.69 kg, its battery has the same 39 Wh capacity. In both cases charging is done...

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Sony patents VR and AR headsets with wear sensors and haptic feedback

Is VR dead? No, it’s not, as far as Sony is concerned. Hideaki Nishino, SVP of Global Product Strategy and Management, said “I would like to expect the PS5 to have a VR experience that is appropriate for the PS5”. For now, the company is making the current PSVR compatible with the PlayStation 5. But behind the scenes Sony is working on improving VR and AR headsets. A patent application was dug up by LetsGoDigital, which covers ways to ensure the user is wearing the headset correctly. VR and AR headset (P - pressure sensor, S - speaker, ACC - accelerometer) One approach is to use...

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vivo V20 Pro coming to India in first week of December

The vivo V20 Pro was announced in September but up until now it hasn’t appeared outside China. The vivo India team boasted that it will finally bring the phone “soon” without revealing the actual date. A source revealed that the launch is happening in the first week of December, while a senior writer at XDA-Developers went even more specific saying it will be on December 2. The vivo V20 Pro will be the third member of the V20 family to hit available in India. It brings a Snapdragon 765G chipset and a dual selfie camera, hidden behind a notch. Aside from the new chip and the...

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Next Galaxy Z Flip to sport 120Hz display and narrower frame says leakster

Samsung already has two foldable clamshells in its lineup with the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G and we’ve been hearing about a successor coming in Q2 of 2021. Now, leakster IceUniverse shared a couple of bits about the upcoming foldable which is referred to as the Galaxy Z Flip3. IceUniverse Weibo post According to his intel, the Z Flip3 will sport a 120Hz AMOLED display which would match Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra flagships. The new Z Flip is also touted to feature a narrower frame which likely means less bezels around the panel. The tipster also...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 series One UI 3.0 stable release nears as beta program closed

The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra that was announced last month ended today in South Korea, which suggests the release of One UI 3.0's stable version is very close. However, Note20 series users in other countries might still receive beta updates as the program is not officially closed outside South Korea. The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 lineup is also live right now in multiple countries, and while an exact date of the rollout of the stable version is not known, Samsung's forum moderators have revealed that the last beta update...

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