vivo X60 Pro+ renders reveal new quad-cam setup

Vivo has announced a partnership with Zeiss for the camera development of the X60 series. We already saw the vivo X60 and vivo X60 Pro go life, and now we learned a third variant called vivo X60 Pro+ is in the pipelines. Renders of the phone appeared on Weibo, suggesting that the Plus variant of the Pro phone will keep the number of cameras on the back and be aligned differently, and have a new sensor for the main shooter. vivo X60 Pro+ renders The first blurry image is from a source, but apparently, it was a small thumbnail that had to be stretched so we can see anything....

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Samsung releases Galaxy Unpacked teaser trailer

This year, Samsung is announcing its new lineup of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones earlier than usual. Samsung’s Unpacked event is scheduled for January 14 when the company is expected to announce the Samsung Galaxy S21, perhaps consisting of three models, the highest end of which would come with S Pen support, eradicating the need for a Note lineup in H2 of the year. Samsung has released a teaser trailer to hype up fans about the event on Thursday. Mobile technology has kept us all connected. Now more than ever, we need smartphones that can help us express ourselves with stunning...

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Qualcomm announces 3D Sonic Sensor Generation 2, compatible with foldables

Today, Qualcomm announces its second-generation in-display fingerprint sensor called its 3D Sonic Gen 2. Unlike many other optical in-display fingerprint solutions, Qualcomm’s remains ultrasonic, meaning that it uses sound waves to scan for 3D features in a user’s fingerprint. The first generation of Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Sensor was featured on Samsung’s Galaxy S10, Note10, S20, and Note20 series and its performance and dependability were often questionable. Accuracy and speed were not up to par with other optical in-display solutions from Chinese OEMs like OnePlus and Huawei, many of which...

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Stadia and GeForce Now are coming to LG 2021 TVs

LG has announced that its 2021 TV models will be getting Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now integration. While Stadia is available on Android TV models, LG's webOS will be the first non-Google smart TV platform to offer it. Meanwhile, GeForce Now isn't integrated on any smart TV platform and LG will be the first to have it. Google Stadia support will be arriving first in the second half of 2021. With this, users will be able to stream their purchased Stadia games without requiring any additional devices other than a controller. The service will be available only in regions where...

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus comes with new processors, more storage, LTE, and a bigger battery

Microsoft’s got a refreshed Surface Pro 7 Plus coming soon to enterprise and education customers. It looks exactly like the Surface Pro 7, down to the dimensions, display panel, and placement of the ports, but with some notable changes on the spec sheet. The display is the same 12.3-inch PixelSense display and you still get the single USB-C port + USB-A port + 3.5mm headphone jack, and Surface Connect port. The battery life is now rated for 15 hours of mixed use (the Surface Pro 7 was rated at 10.5 hours) thanks to a larger 50.4Wh battery (versus the 7 Pro’s 46.5 Wh one) and the...

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Roborock S7 comes with improved mopping, familiar design

Xiaomi-backed Roborock announced its latest robot vacuum at CES today called the Roborock S7. The big new change is in the mopping department with Sonic Mopping. The new mop vibrates at 50Hz frequency up to 3,000 times per minute allowing it to scrub floor surfaces and not just glide over them like past models. It should fare much better with dried stains and hard to clean surfaces. The mop can also lift itself by 5mm when it finishes its cleaning to prevent dirty streaks on the floor. Another new addition is the all rubber bristle-less brush. Ultrasonic carpet recognition can...

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Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling program proposes to turn old phones into tools for the home

Samsung started the Galaxy Upcycling program back in 2017. The goal is to reuse old smartphones in new and creative ways – from building an arcade machine to an automatic pet feeder (you can see some examples here). But those were created by tinkerers who know how to hold a soldering iron. This year, the Galaxy Upcycling program is taking a simpler approach – just flash the old phone with new software. The video below shows two examples. The first transforms the phone into a baby monitor that can detect when the child is crying and instantly send you a notification. Another will...

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LG announces details of its 2021 OLED TV lineup

LG has released a handful of details about its upcoming 2021 series of OLED televisions at CES 2021. Going through the somewhat vague press release, it seems there would be at least five models of OLED TVs available in 2021, including the Z1, G1, C1, B1, and A1. Among these, the G1 will feature LG's next generation OLED panel called OLED evo. LG claims this new panel is capable of higher brightness levels, something OLED has always struggled with. The G1 will be available in 55, 65, and 77-inch sizes. The C1 will likely be the next popular model in LG's lineup after the...

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nubia Red Magic 6's fast charging and battery teased

Last year nubia released the Red Magic 5S and the 5G gaming smartphones and this year it's going to be moving to number 6. The first details come straight from nubia itself in a form of a teaser. We already had one regarding the back design and the latest one is about battery and charging. It confirms blazing-fast 120W charging and a 4,500 mAh battery. The latter isn't an upgrade over the Red Magic 5S and 5G, but the former is a substantial increase from the previous 55W fast charging. The teaser poster for nubia Red Magic 6 We still don't know when the so-called Red Magic 6...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 rumor round-up: what to expect

Samsung has changed up is launch schedule for this year – the new S-series will arrive in January (this Thursday, in fact) instead of the usual February reveal. With focus shifting towards foldables as the new top tier of device, the company is shaking things up and not just the timing. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will support an S Pen. A Samsung exec hinted at this move officially in December and we’ve seen plenty of leaks that painted a more detailed picture. It’s exactly the rumors that we want to talk about – here’s what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming flagships. Going back...

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A fix for the Bluetooth issues of M1-powered Macs is reportedly on the way

Apple’s M1-powered Macs show impressive speed and enviable power efficiency, but they are not without teething issues – users started reporting that Bluetooth connections were dropping out intermittently or disconnecting altogether soon after launch. This affected Apple products like AirPods and Magic Mice as well as third-party gadgets. The Atlantic writer Ian Bogost tweeted earlier today that Apple has started working on a fix. It’s not clear when said fix will arrive, however. macOS 11.2 is currently out as a Public Beta, and no one has reported that it has resolved the connectivity...

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vivo V20 Pro 5G hands-on review

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New Fossil (with LTE), Michael Kors and Skagen (with e-ink) watches announced at CES

The Fossil Group and its subsidiary brands brought out their next generation smartwatches to show off at CES 2021. This means the watches share some hardware (but have unique designs). Note that they are split into two groups – the more capable Google Wear OS watches and the hybrid designs with longer battery life. The former include some LTE-connected models. The Fossil Gen 5 LTE Touchscreen Smartwatch joins the current Gen 5 series. It’s powered by a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and has an eSIM, which enables it to make and receive calls and texts. You don’t have to waste data to listen...

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ZTE Axon 20 5G, first phone with under-display camera, now on open sale globally

The ZTE Axon 20 5G, the world's first phone with an under-display camera, is now available for open sale globally. Previously only sold with an invite, the Axon 20 5G can now be freely purchased in its single 8/128GB configuration and in two colors - Midnight Black and Sunrise Yellow, priced €449/£419/$449. The device is available through ZTE's own site and ships in three days. We've already had the chance to review the Axon 20 5G. It has a 6.92-inch AMOLED of 1080p resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Tucked underneath is a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera and a fingerprint scanner. The processor is...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 starts receiving One UI 3.0 + Android 11

Samsung is seeding the much-awaited stable version of the One UI 3.0 software, which is based on Android 11, for the Galaxy Z Fold2. Users in Germany and South Korea are already receiving the latest version of the OS. Screenshot of the software information on the Galaxy Z Fold2 Along with the big One UI 3.0 upgrade, the package contains Google's January 2021 security patch. Anyway, you will be getting all the usual Android 11 features like the improved notification area and chat bubbles. As usual Samsung only rolls out the update in a handful of markets initially and if no issues...

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LG teases a rollable display phone at CES 2021

It's well-known that LG has been working on a rollable smartphone for some time now so we are excited to see the company teasing its future product during this year's CES 2021. Unfortunately, though, we didn't get lot of details. In fact, there's hardly any info, but it's probably safe to assume that it will be revealed later this year. We can look back at previous leaks to get an idea of how the LG Rollable will work. Oh, and that last rumor seems to be busted given that LG kind of confirmed the name "Rollable". We also expect TCL to come out with a finished product with rollable...

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TCL Nxtpaper is a full color e-reader, Tab 10S and TWS earphones tag along

It is a big day for TCL, first announcing its new phones, followed by two new tablets - TCL Tab 10S and TCL Nxtpaper. While the first one is a pretty straightforward slate the second one is really intriguing - it comes with a new display technology that protects the eyes, saves battery and still delivers full color. TCL Nxtpaper The Nxtpaper switches the typical LCD for an NCVM-composite sheet. The abbreviation stands for non-conductive vacuum metallization, and the technology uses special materials that do not conduct electricity. TCL revealed it basically works like an e-ink...

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TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE are new affordable smartphones for entertainment

TCL has announced its 2021 lineup, predictably called TCL 20. It will consist of no less than five different smartphones, with the first two being TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE, and coming to the stores this very month. The rest of the family includes TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L, and TCL 20S, which should be detailed later on and released by the summer. TCL 20 5G The TCL 20 5G phone is the most affordable 5G handset by TCL and comes with a Snapdragon 690 chipset, coupled with 6GB RAM. On the front, we have a 6.67” LCD Dotch Display, which is how TCL branded its panel with a punch hole for the...

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iQOO 7 debuts with Snapdragon 888, 120W charging and Origin OS

iQOO has evolved from its origin when it was vivo’s gaming-oriented sub-brand, but some of that pedigree still shines through in its latest flagship announced today - the iQOO 7. There’s only one model (for now at least) and it brings the Snapdragon 888 chipset, 120W fast charging and several gaming enhancements. The phone runs on vivo’s all-new Origin OS based on Android 11, which is the successor of vivo's FunTouch OS. We have a 6.62-inch AMOLED display up front with FHD+ resolution and a variable 120Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate comes out to 300Hz and iQOO is also...

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65W USB-C charger for Samsung photographed

This Samsung 65W charger (EP-TA865) was certified by the Korean authorities back in September, but this is the first time we see in a photo. It supports USB Power Delivery at up to 20V and 3.25A, including Programmable Power Supply (PPS). It’s powerful enough to be used with laptops as well, provided they can be charged through their USB-C ports. But it’s probably too overpowered for the Galaxy S21 flagships that will be unveiled this Thursday – the S21 Ultra is rumored to support 45W charging, the highest Samsung has gone yet (using the EP-TA845 adapter). The Samsung Galaxy S21 and...

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Redmi K40 series will debut next month, Snapdragon 888 model confirmed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi will soon get its own Snapdragon 888 powered device with the launch of the upcoming K40 lineup. The top device in the new series likely called Redmi K40 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 888 chipset as Redmi GM Lu Weibing took to Weibo to reveal some of the key specs for the K40 series. Redmi K40 series teaser poster Like last year’s K30 Pro, this year’s marquee K40 model will pack Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset– the Snapdragon 888. It will be coupled with a flat display which is touted as “the most expensive flat screen” though we’re not completely sure what...

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Honor V40 runs Geekbench as stores start putting up posters

The delay in Honor V40’s launch was officially confirmed a few days ago, the phone is now scheduled to arrive on January 18. In the meantime, it did a round of Geekbench to flaunt the power of its MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. The chipset will drive a 90Hz or 120Hz panel with the fastest touch sampling rate ever. The phone will support fast charging - 66W wired and 66W wireless. There’s a bit of uncertainty about the exact specs as there are three V40 models on the way – vanilla, Pro and Pro+. Pre-registrations for the trio started last week (you can get a peek here, here and here)...

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Mediatek schedules new chipet announcement for January 20

Mediatek is going strong with its new Dimensity line of smartphone chipsets and has just announced new additions are coming next week. The Taiwanese company has scheduled an announcement for January 20, according to its own Weibo profile. The event will see “brand new Dimensity products” with “superior technology.” Mediatek's announcemen poster While the chipset maker does not clarify what kind of platforms it will unveil, we expect to see the MT6893 come to life - the chip is codenamed “alps” and is said to be manufactured on a 6nm process. Rumors claim the new Dimensity...

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HP unveils two convertible laptops, HP Elite Wireless Earbuds at CES

HP announced a number of devices at CES 2021, all geared toward the people that need to work from home during the current pandemic. Starting off with the two new additions to HP's Dragonfly convertible lineup. The HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and Elite Dragonfly Max are both lightweight, can convert into a tablet and offer 13.3-inch screens, Intel 11th Gen processors, optional 5G and 4G LTE support and Tile tracking technology built in. The HP Elite Dragonfly Max has a 1080p display (the non-Max is configurable up to 4K), a 5MP webcam with IR sensor, four wide-array microphones and the...

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Motorola Edge S teased to launch soon with Snapdragon 800 series chipset

Last year Motorola finally made a return to the flagship game with its Moto Edge+ and we now have confirmation that a new flagship powered by a Snapdragon 800 series chipset is on the way. Chen Jin who serves as the General Manager of Lenovo China’s Mobile phone business teased the upcoming Edge S via his Weibo account, confirming the flagship is coming soon and will be powered by a Snapdragon 8XX chipset which could be the Snapdragon 888 though it is still possible to be last year's 865 instead. Weibo teaser We haven’t heard much so far on this device though it's possible this is...

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Black Shark 4 confirmed, will have 120W fast-charging

Black Shark will launch its next gaming phone soon, the brand CEO confirmed on his Weibo profile. It will be called Black Shark 4 and will have 120W fast charging out of the box. The executive also revealed the battery capacity will be 4,500 mAh and it will go from flat to full in under 15 minutes. The official Black Shark 4 poster That would be some improvement over the first Xiaomi phone to use 120W charging. During our test the Mi 10 Ultra got to a full charge in 26 minutes, which is still very impressive, even if falling short from the promised 23 minutes. Perhaps the improved...

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