OnePlus Band is coming on January 11 with 14-day battery life and SpO2 sensor

OnePlus has announced it will unveil its first smartband called OnePlus Band on January 11 in India at 11AM local time. The company also confirmed the smartband will come with an SpO2 sensor to measure blood oxygen saturation. Introducing the new face of fitness. Staying fit has never been easier.OnePlus Band#SmartEverywearDropping 11am IST | 11th January Get notified: https://t.co/tyxlW6cRmE pic.twitter.com/Opuo3E2lTc— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 8, 2021 The OnePlus Band will be sold through Amazon.in and the e-commerce giant has set up a promo page on its website revealing a...

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Dirt cheap Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed to the US

Samsung's dirt cheap Galaxy A02s was announced in November of last year, and went on sale a few days ago. Now it looks like this entry-level model is actually headed to the US, and not just unlocked, but also in versions for both AT&T and Verizon. These US-bound iterations of the Galaxy A02s have recently been certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the Bluetooth SIG. They describe four model numbers, the SM-A025U, which should be the unlocked version, the SM-A025A for AT&T, the SM-A025V for Verizon, as well as an SM-A025AZ which may be intended for Cricket. The model numbers tell...

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OnePlus Nord N10 and Nord N100 are now up for pre-order in the US with assorted freebies

Today the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the OnePlus Nord N100 have gone up for pre-order in the US, following the announcement of their landing across the ocean, which came a few days ago. These are the first members of the Nord family to ever be officially sold in the US, because the original Nord has for some reason stayed out of that market. If you're excited about the two new mid-rangers, you can pre-order one starting today, with shipping set to begin in a week. If you're wondering why you'd pre-order, well how about some freebies? If you purchase from the OnePlus website, you're...

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Oppo Find X3 Lite incoming as a re-branded Oppo Reno5 5G

Last year Oppo brought some members of its Reno4 lineup under the Find X branding in some of its markets, so the latest report doesn't really come as a big surprise. According to @evleaks, the upcoming Find X3 Lite will be a re-branded Reno5 5G. The Find X3 Pro and the vanilla Find X3 will be the stars of the show this spring and will hold all of the new features, unlike the X3 Lite. The source also shares a couple of renders showing off an identical design to the Reno5 5G minus the "Reno Glow" inscription that the Reno5 5G units have. The same color Aurora Blue, Moonlight...

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Sony’s 2021 Bravia TVs come with HDMI 2.1, Google TV and Cognitive Processor XR

The 2021 Sony Bravia lineup comes in LED and OLED varieties ranging from 50-inches to 100-inches and features HDMI 2.1, standard Google TV interface as well as the brand’s new Cognitive Processor XR. HDMI 2.1 is a big addition that is essential for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners who want to game in full 4K at 120Hz. Arguably the biggest new feature with the new TVs is the new Cognitive Processor XR - Sony’s latest image and audio processing chip which analyzes multiple elements on screen simultaneously and adjusts the parameters for the optimal image quality. Audio is another focus of...

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Hyundai says it's in talks with Apple to develop an electric car, quickly retracts statement

Korean car maker Hyundai Motor issued a statement that it is in talks with Apple to co-develop a self-driving electric car. However, it has amended that statement twice since the initial announcement, writes Bloomberg. The first correction stated that Hyundai is only one of several car makers that Apple has contacted. The second correction removed references to Apple altogether. Cupertino is as always very secretive about its future projects. And this one is in the early stages of development – the Apple car is at least half a decade away, with The Elec reporting that 2027 was discussed...

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Report: the Galaxy S21 trio in stores from January 29, Ultra pre-orders to come with Buds Pro

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S21 series on January 14, which will become available in Western Europe on the 29th, according to documents obtained by WinFuture. The intervening period will be reserved for pre-orders. Those who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will receive the new Galaxy Buds Pro for free (which will cost €230 when sold separately). The Galaxy S21 and S21+ will get the Buds Live instead (these were €170 at launch, but can be had for under €120 now). Every S21 pre-order will also net you a SmartTag Bluetooth tracker (this accessory will sell for €30). Samsung...

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Lenovo unveils IdeaPad laptops, including a 5G connected one with a Snapdragon 8cx chipset

Following the announcement of the Tab P11 tablet, Lenovo is continuing its CES show with several laptops – all of them portable, but some quite powerful as well. The laptops are powered by all sorts of CPUs - from a Snapdragon chipset through an Intel CPU to an AMD Ryzen H-series with Nvidia RTX graphics. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G This 14” laptop is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, a 7nm part with full support for Windows 10. Also, the low TDP allows for a fanless design and perfectly quiet operation. True to its name, the IdeaPad 5G has next-gen connectivity The laptop...

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LG preliminary earnigs report reveals highest ever holiday quarter profit

LG has posted its preliminary earnings report for Q4 2020, as well as the the full calendar year. The early numbers look promising - the Korean company posted KRW18.8 trillion ($17.21 billion) revenue and KRW 647 billion ($590 million) of operating profit, the highest ever for the October-December period. LG Twin Towers HQ in Seoul, South Korea That's an increase in revenue by 15% while profit jumped by 536%, although admittedly from a much smaller base. The full year also saw a record-breaking sales performance, with LG surpassing KRW60 trillion for the fourth year in a row -...

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Next entry-level iPad to come with thinner and lighter chassis

According to a new report from Japanese Apple blog Mac Otokara Apple’s 9th gen entry-level iPad which is expected to debut later this year will launch with a design similar to 2019’s iPad Air 3 with a thinner and lighter body compared to the outgoing 2020 model. iPad Air 2019 (left) next to iPad 2020 (right) The new info is based on Chinese supply chain sources and more or less confirms last month’s report with added details such as a 6.3mm thickness instead of the 7.5mm on the current budget iPad and a reduction in weight to 460grams compared to the 490 grams of the 2020 iPad. A...

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Motorola unveils new G Stylus, G Power and G Play

“Nobody knows the mid tier – or mid tier consumers – like Motorola,” says the company as it lifts the veil off three new G-series mid-rangers. All three can be ordered today, though only the Play is ready to ship, the other two are coming next week. Moto G Stylus (2021) The Moto G Stylus (2021) has a 6.8” 1080p display – the biggest on a G-series yet. And it comes with a “push-pen” stylus, which has a clicky top that helps you pull it out of its sheath inside the phone. A Snapdragon 678 was tapped to run Android 10 and the Stylus-specific custom software like the Moto Note app....

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Motorola One 5G Ace debuts in North America for $399

Motorola announced its Moto G 5G back in July and later brought it stateside as the Moto One 5G. Now we get the Moto One 5G Ace which is Motorola’s most affordable 5G phone for North America priced at $399. There's a 6.7-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution upfront and a centered punch-hole for the 16MP selfie cam. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset which features the integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem for sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. You get 4/6GB RAM options and 64/128GB storage which is further expandable via microSD. The camera department is headlined by a 48MP primary...

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Watch our Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G video review

Hey there, if you've been keeping up with our video situation you should know we're back in action (and if you haven't - surprise!). So over the next few days and weeks we'll be uploading our back-logged videos at a faster-than-normal rate. Next up in the list is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G, which we reviewed at the beginning of December. The Mi 10T Lite 5G has a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset, 6GB of RAM, a big 4,820mAh battery, 6.67-inch IPS LCD with fast 120Hz refresh rate and more. Here's its full video review. And here's its written one for further details.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T brings Snapdragon 662, 6,000mAh battery for €159

Xiaomi announced the Redmi 9T, alongside the Redmi Note 9T 5G for the global market today. The Redmi 9T brings a number of value-adding features for a very competitive starting price. Beginning with the screen, the Redmi 9T packs a 6.53-inch IPS LCD of 1080p resolution, just like the more expensive Redmi Note 9T 5G. In fact, the camera of the Redmi 9T is better than the Redmi Note 9T 5G with the same main 48MP f/1.8 camera and pair of 2MP macro and depth sensors, but with a fourth 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide shooter. The selfie camera is an 8MP one. Powering the Redmi 9T is a Snapdragon...

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Xiaomi goes global with the Redmi Note 9T 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G is now official and it's an almost a carbon copy of the China-only Redmi Note 9 5G with some small differences, which we'll detail. Starting at the front, the Redmi Note 9T 5G has a 6.53-inch 1080p IPS LCD and a 13MP selfie camera with f/2.25 optics. The display tops out at 450 nits and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, contrary to some rumors. There are three cameras on the rear. The main one has a 48MP f/1.8 Quad-Bayer sensor. Unlike the Redmi Note 9 5G, the Redmi Note 9T 5G lacks an ultrawide camera but instead has two 2MP sensors - one for depth and...

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Kuo: Don't expect significant camera upgrade on iPhones until 2023

In his recent report, famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that three main lens suppliers will be tasked with delivering the components for Apple's 2021 iPhones. The companies in question are Largan, Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) and Sunny Optical. By looking at the technologies and production lines, the analyst concluded that there won't be any significant upgrade to the iPhone's camera hardware in the next two generations. That doesn't necessarily mean that the overall performance of the cameras won't improve. After all, there's still room for software improvements, so Apple will focus...

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Watch the Redmi Note 9T global launch event live

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 series currently includes over half a dozen smartphones and the company will today add another member to the lineup, dubbed Redmi Note 9T (possibly two with the Note 9T Pro). The Redmi Note 9T will be unveiled through an online event which will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 12PM UTC. You can follow the launch with us by tuning in to the stream below. Redmi hasn't detailed the specs of the Note 9T yet other than confirming 5G connectivity and revealing the design of its rear panel, which is home to an Oreo-style triple camera. However, the...

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LG unveils webOS 6.0 with Alexa and Google Assistant support, upgraded Magic Remote

LG unveiled new QNED Mini LED TVs at CES 2021. They will be the first to run the latest webOS 6.0, “the most significant update” to the operating system since it was introduced back in 2014. It comes with a new Magic Remote to boot. The first thing you’ll notice is that there are now more dedicated buttons for services. Let’s start from the bottom – the new OS has native support for the Google Assistant and Alexa, which can be invoked with their own buttons. Above that are buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and LG Channels. The Next Picks feature learns your tastes in...

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Nokia 6.3/6.4 appears in renders with quad camera and notched display

The Nokia 6.3 we've been hearing about since last May was expected to be unveiled by the end of 2020. But that didn't happen, and while we wait for an official word from HMD about it, renders of what will be called the Nokia 6.3 or 6.4 have been shared by OnLeaks, who says the smartphone will go official before April. The Nokia 6.3/6.4 looks similar to the Nokia 6.2 and packs a waterdrop notch display that measures 6.45" diagonally. The smartphone shares the circular camera island with the 6.2, but it now houses four cameras, and the LED flash has been moved outside the module. The...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series to arrive in 11 colors... eventually

Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy S21 series next week and the company has already preparing its websites for it. An extensive list of over 900 landing pages was created by prolific leakster Evan Blass - one for each Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra version, across memory options (128GB, 256GB, or 512GB) and a dozen of color combinations. The list contains eleven (yes, 11) different paintjobs all going under the name of Phantom - Black, Brown, Gold, Gray, Navy, Pink, Red, Silver, Titanium, Violet, and White. Odds are, however, Samsung won't introduce all the...

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Coolpad Cool S launched with Helio P60 SoC, 48MP quad cameras

The latest addition to the Coolpad family is the Cool S – a budget offering introduced in Nepal which features a dual-glass design with a 6.53-inch punch-hole display, 48MP primary camera and is powered by the Helio P60 chipset. The LCD on the Cool S comes with FHD+ resolution and houses a 25MP selfie shooter in its cutout. There’s a side fingerprint scanner on the left-hand side of the frame while the back sports a square cutout for the quad-cam setup. Alongside the main 48MP shooter we have an 8MP ultrawide module, a 5MP macro cam and a depth helper. Coolpad Cool S camera...

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Moto G Stylus (2021) shines on Geekbench with Snapdragon 678, 4GB RAM

Motorola is expected to unveil the G Stylus (2021) any time now, and we saw images of the phone twice. Now, the successor to the Moto G Pro (sold as G Stylus at some markets) appeared on Geekbench, revealing a bit more about its internals. Moto G Stylus 2021 The Geekbench 5.2 results are 542 on the single-core trial and 1,650 on the multi-core test. The chipset listed as “Qualcomm”, but further investigation say it has an Adreno 612 GPU, meaning it is the Snapdragon 678. The listing also revealed 4GB RAM and, somewhat disappointingly, Android 10. The phone is said to have four...

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