Huawei tipped to unveil nova 8, 8 Pro, and Enjoy 20 SE on December 23

Huawei announced the nova 8 SE earlier last month and now we learn the company will add two more members to the lineup on December 23, dubbed nova 8 and nova 8 Pro. This information comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, who also said that the nova 8 duo will be joined by the Enjoy 20 SE, all three smartphones powered by Kirin chipsets. 华为23号一堆新品，nova8、nova8 Pro、畅享20SE、Watch Fit。手机有kirin芯片，毕竟自家血统[晕]— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) December 11, 2020 Additionally, the company will launch the Huawei Watch Fit in China on December 23, which was announced back in...

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Realme X7 Pro set to make its global debut on December 17

Realme introduced the X7 and X7 Pro back in September. These are currently only available in China, but the Pro model got certified by the Thai and Taiwanese authorities in October, confirming global launch. Now we know the X7 Pro will make its global debut on December 17, with the first stop being Thailand. The Realme X7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC and sports a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display, making it the first Realme smartphone with an AMOLED screen to have that refresh rate. The X7 Pro supports 5G networks and has a total of five cameras onboard - a 32MP...

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Foldable smartphones from Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi, and Google are coming in 2021

According to Ross Young of DisplaySearch, a good source of information regarding smartphone screen tech in the past few months, 2021 will be a great year for foldables. Specifically, the second half of next year. That's when, Young says, we'll see such devices launched by Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi, as well as Google. That's on top of Samsung's expected Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip2, and Z Flip Lite. On that point, Young insists that the much rumored Fold3 Lite won't happen, instead the 'affordable foldable' will be of the Flip variety. We'll have to wait and see. Going back to the other...

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Galaxy S21 family to be powered by the Exynos 2100 in India, sales start on January 29

Samsung's largest mobile experience store in India, the Opera House outlet in Bengaluru, has today confirmed a bunch of details about the upcoming Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. First off, the much rumored global unveiling date of January 14. Next up, it looks like sales in India will start on January 29, a week after the global launch. That means we may see availability elsewhere as soon as January 22. Finally, some details about specs. According to the store, the S21 trio in the subcontinent will be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2100 chipset, and not the Snapdragon 888. The...

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Samsung launches flagship smartphone rental program in Germany

Today Samsung has unveiled a smartphone rental program in Germany, in partnership with Grover. This allows you to rent a Galaxy S20 device for 1/3/6/12 months, and the longer the period you select, the lower your monthly rental fee will be. For example, if you choose the Galaxy S20 FE, you'll pay €59.90 for a one-month period, €49.90 per month if you choose a three-month lease, €39.90 per month if you go with a six-month lease, or €29.90 per month for a full year. The standard Galaxy S20 costs €99.90 / 69.90 / 59.90 / 49.90, while the Galaxy S20+ will set you back €109.90 / 74.90 /...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro shown in black

Samsung’s next TWS earbuds will be called Galaxy Buds Pro and we’ve already seen them in violet and silver. Today Evan Blass is giving us a look at the third color option - black. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro in black As with the previous renders we see the design is an evolution of the Galaxy Buds+ design while the charging case is reminiscent of the GalaxyBuds Live case with its square look. The Buds Pro case is expected to carry a 500mAh battery which is a major step up from the Galaxy Buds+ and their 270 mAh capacity. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (in violet) Samsung...

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Caviar unveils iPhone 4-inspired custom 12 Pro, limited edition of Steve Jobs' favorite sneakers

Steve Jobs oversaw the design of some of the most iconic devices in smartphone history, including the iPhone 4, which some consider to be Apple’s best work. The man himself was famous for his casual dressing style, always taking the stage wearing his iconic black turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Jobs 4 White Caviar, known for its premium customizations of various gadgets, celebrates this history with the iPhone 12 Pro Jobs 4 (also available is an iPhone 12 Pro Max version). The design is inspired by the iPhone 4 but features all the cutting edge tech of the...

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Google Pixel 5 Pro appears in suspicious live image

When Google announced its Pixel 5 back in September many wondered if we’d ever see a true flagship from the search giant again. Well, we now have a pair of live images depicting what is allegedly called the Pixel 5 Pro. You should definitely take these images with caution as it’s the first time we’re seeing or hearing anything about this device. Alleged Pixel 5 Pro live images Based on the image we can see the device does not come with a cutout for the selfie cam which could mean an under-display camera. So far we’ve only seen ZTE pull this off with their Axon 20 5G so it’s...

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Realme teases the Watch S Pro with official trailer and live photo

Realme introduced the Watch S wearable back in November, and it's about to follow it up with a Pro version. The company posted a teaser asking if we are “ready to meet the pro trendsetters”, followed by another tweet by the Realme India CEO, giving a sneak preview of the “Stylish New Pro” device. Even without Madhav’s photo, it was pretty obvious a new watch is incoming. The Watch S is already selling, but the hashtags also include the Watch S Pro. Have a look at the Stylish New Pro in town. realme's First Premium & High-end Smartwatch looks super trendy, doesn't it?Share your...

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Oppo Reno5 Pro+ coming on December 24, here's our first official look at the handset

Oppo just announced its Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G, but the beefiest member of the new lineup only got a teaser. Still, the Reno5 Pro+ is coming in just two weeks - on December 24 - and we even got our first look at it. And even if Oppo skipped the Pro+ announcement today, that doesn't mean we don't have enough specs to work with and maybe paint a fuller picture. As per previous reports, the handset will arrive with Snapdragon 865 on board and a curved Super AMOLED display with a punch hole in its corner. It's supposed to be 6.55" big, offer 1080 x 2400px resolution and 90Hz refresh...

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Oppo Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G unveiled: 90Hz OLED screens, 65W charging

The Reno5 series is now live with two initial models. They are nearly identical with the chipset being the major difference - as expected, it's a mix of Snapdragon and Dimensity. The phones will run ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. Oppo Reno5 5G The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset and is coming in 8/128GB and 12/256GB configurations. The phone is available for pre-order, starting at CNY3,400 ($520/€430). The higher memory option will set you back CNY 3,800. The Oppo Reno5 5G goes for the Snapdragon 765G chipset...

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Samsung introduces a consumer-ready 110" microLED TV in South Korea

The microLED technology has been around for a while now but its commercialization has proven problematic. Samsung showcased the first microLED TV back in 2018 and we are finally seeing this becoming a reality. In South Korea, the tech giant introduced a 110-inch microLED TV ready for the consumer. While previous versions of the TV required specialists to assemble different modules, this one comes in a more manageable form factor and form factor that can squeeze in at least some apartments and houses. It also borrows the company's semiconductor production process to make mass...

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Redmi 9 Power is coming on December 17

The Redmi 9 Power was rumored to arrive on December 15, but that proved a bit off as the company today announced that Redmi 9 Power will be unveiled on December 17 instead at noon local time in India. Redmi hasn't detailed the specs of the smartphone yet, but the event page on Xiaomi's official site confirms the Redmi 9 Power will feature a waterdrop notch display and a 48MP quad camera on the back. The page also hints at a big battery and power-packed processor but doesn't mention any numbers. However, it does confirm that Redmi 9 Power will come with Hi-Res Audio, stereo speakers,...

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Facebook sued by the US FTC, might be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsAp

Facebook might be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp after the company was accused of using predator strategy and its market dominance to snap up rivals and smaller competitors. The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Menlo Park, followed by another, filed by a union between 46 states, Washington DC and Guam. The antitrust lawsuits say Facebook “used its monopoly power to snuff out competition at the expense of everyday users”. Letitia James, the New York Attorney-General, said “it is critically important to block this predatory acquisition of companies” and that...

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Oppo Reno5 Pro+ specs leak ahead of announcement

Oppo’s Reno5 series is launching in a couple of hours in China and we’re expecting three phones – the Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G and Reno5 Pro+ 5G. The latter was the subject of a fairly detailed leak last week but tipster Digital Chat Station managed to squeeze another one just before the launch. Oppo Reno5 Pro+ leak and render The top model in the Reno5 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and will sport a curved 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The camera setup includes a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor alongside a 16MP ultrawide snapper and...

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Dimensity 800U-powered phones coming to in India in January

The India Mobile Congress 2020 is currently taking place, with key technology executives and politicians speaking on the virtual stage. Alongside the Indian PM Narendra Mobi and the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Mediatek executives also spoke, revealing that Dimensity 800U-powered phones are expected in the Asian country as early as next month - January 2021. The speakers mostly concentrated on the unveiling of 5G and how the next-gen connectivity would help connect people in India, including the dual-SIM dual standby support of the Dimensity 800U platform. The chip has 2CC, dual Voice...

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Nokia is announcing a new Android Go smartphone on December 15

HMD is expected to launch a couple new smartphones, including the flagship Nokia 9.3, and the affordable midranger Nokia 5.4, but apparently another device will get to stand in the limelight first - a phone with Android Go is coming out in China. The announcement will take place on December 15, the Nokia account revealed on Weibo. While we don’t know what to expect from Nokia, we do know it will be the company's first phone with the lightweight OS version in China - so far the cheapest phones available were the Nokia 3.1 Plus and the Nokia C3, both running the regular Android...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite goes official with 1.4" display, GPS, and 9-day battery life

Xiaomi has introduced a new smartwatch dubbed Mi Watch Lite, which is based on the Redmi Watch that was launched in China last month. The Mi Watch Lite sports a 1.4" color touchscreen of 320x320 pixel resolution, which has auto brightness adjustment and a pixel density of 323 ppi. The smartwatch supports over 120 watch faces, with some of them letting you choose the information you want to see on the screen. The Mi Watch Lite comes with an automatic step counter and supports 11 workout modes, which include Outdoor Running, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Treadmill, Open Water...

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