The Pixel 5 is official: here's Google's latest flagship phone

At its Launch Night In event today, Google launched its Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones. Here are all the details.

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Google Pixel 4a will be released in India on October 17

Yesterday Google announced the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, but neither of them is coming to India for the time being. Yet Google subsequently confirmed that the Pixel 4a, which came out in August will be hitting the country on October 17. Google's official account revealed the release date and confirmed that the Pixel 4a will be sold through Flipkart. Its price wasn't confirmed, so we'll have to wait until October 17 for that. The Google Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G and packs a 5.81" OLED display of FullHD+ resolution. The smartphone boots to Android 10 and comes in a...

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New camera features coming to the Google Pixel 5

Google’s Pixel 5 doesn’t bring any major changes the to the camera hardware. The 2X telephoto camera from the Pixel 4 has been replaced with a new 16MP ultra wide camera with f/2.2 aperture and 1µn pixels. Meanwhile, the main camera remains unchanged from the Pixel 4. It’s a 12.2MP 1/2.55” sensor with f/1.7 aperture, Dual Pixel AF, and OIS. We don’t yet know how much the image quality can improved solely based on software advancements as we don’t yet have the device. Until then, let’s go over the camera features that are debuting with the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G (they have...

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Google TV is the Android TV skin for the new Google Chromecast

With the announcement of Google’s new Chromecast device today, “Google TV” is debuting with the new hardware. “Google TV” was Google’s first smart TV platform that was co-developed with Sony, Qualcomm, Google, and Logitech that first launched back in 2010. It was an OS for TVs that offered support for streaming apps, and as a core TV operating system. The platform would eventually be succeeded by “Android TV” until this day. The new Google TV is still based on Android TV, but it’s a UI skin that’s unique to the new Google Chromecast for now, though Google did say that it would be adding...

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Realme Narzo 20 trio moves 230K units in first sales

Realme unveiled the Narzo 20 family with three members - Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 and Narzo 20 Pro. The aggressively priced trio has resonated well with the customers according to the numbers from the first flash sales - the entire stock of over 230,000 units was taken in minues. The achievement was announced on Twitter by Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe. He revealed that the middle child Narzo 20 sold over 130,000 units, while the Narzo 20A was second with 51,000+ and the Narzo 20 Pro sitting in third with 50,000+ devices. The trio covers a reasonably wide price range...

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Marshall Major IV come with 80 hour battery and wireless charging

Marshall has announced the new Major IV Bluetooth headphones, which come with a serious boost to battery life, along with wireless charging and some design changes. One of the major improvements over the previous generation model is to the battery life. Major IV take the already impressive 60 hour battery claim of the Major III up to an incredible 80+ hours. The headphones also feature fast charging, so a quick 15 minute charge will give you 15 hours of usage. The Major IV also include a new way to charge. The headphones include wireless charging support through a wireless...

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Realme 7 series coming to Europe on October 7

At the start of the month, Realme unveiled its 7 series phones in India. Now, we have confirmation that both phones will make their way to Europe next Wednesday. The launch keynote is scheduled for 10:30AM CEST (8:30AM UTC) on October 7. Europe, get ready for #FAS7ER charging and performance! Tune in at 10:30AM CEST on October 7th for the #realme7series European livestream launch.RT if you're reading this from Europe! pic.twitter.com/XUMc6Jx6xD— Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) September 30, 2020 The key difference is that the European version of the Realme 7 will come with a downgraded...

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How to activate the new dark mode on Google Maps

Again and again there have been reports that Google wants to add a helpful feature to its map service with dark mode. Now it seems that the time has come.

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Getting to grips with the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: OnePlus be warned

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has just been made official. Here are my first impressions of Xiaomi's latest smartphone for NextPit.

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Mi 10T Pro: Xiaomi shows its affordable monster

Lots of features for not much money: Xiaomi presents three new smartphones from the Mi 10T Pro series. This is what the new mobiles can do.

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Xiaomi brings the Mi Watch to Europe, a 65W GaN charger tags along

The Xiaomi Mi Watch is coming to Europe. This is a Wear OS watch with MIUI customizations and long battery life. A big, bright display • 6 wrist straps You get a large circular AMOLED display, measuring 1.39” in diameter, so you can easily read notifications and there’s plenty of room for at-a-glance info. Speaking of, the watch can track your heart rate and blood-oxygen saturation (SpO2) as well as the ambient air pressure. The watch has 117 exercise modes and (unlike the Mi Band) there is a built-in GPS receiver, so it doesn’t need to be connected to your phone when you...

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The Huami Amazfit Neo is a cool, retro-style smartwatch that is super affordable

How cool is this new retro-styled smartwatch from Huami Amazfit? It comes packed with all the basic features you expect from a smartwatch

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the first Snapdragon 750G phone, has a 120Hz display too

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the budget-friendly model in the T-series, even so it maintains some of the best features. This includes the 6.67” LCD with adaptive refresh rate – it goes up to 120Hz (the other two do 144Hz, but it's not a huge difference) and has multiple intermediate steps down to 30Hz. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite The HDR10-certified display has 1080p+ resolution (20:9) and promises 84% NTSC color coverage and 450 nits of brightness. The phone is also armed with dual speakers and a Hi-Res Audio certification. Like the Mi 10T, the Lite has a 64MP main camera on the back,...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T and 10T Pro are S865-powered phones with 144Hz adaptive displays

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are the first Xiaomi phones with 144Hz displays. Better yet, the flat LCDs have an adaptive refresh rate and can go as low as 30Hz to fit the content. There are intermediate modes too, like 48Hz for movies, 60Hz for regular video, 90Hz and 120Hz too. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro The displays measure 6.67” in diagonal and have 1080p+ resolution (20:9). They are HDR10-certified and put out up to 650 nits at full blast. The front is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, another GG5 sheet covers the back. The frames are made of aluminum alloy and there are fingerprint readers...

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US Department of Justice to sue Google over search and advertsing

The US Department of Justice will file a lawsuit against Google next week, reports Reuters citing three inside sources. This suit will accuse the company of trying to undermine rival search engines (Microsoft’s Bing and others). By limiting their access to data about users and their preferences, Google is preventing its rivals from improving their search and advertising platforms. The search giant has denied these accusations. The DoJ is also looking into Google’s ad business that sells space for ads under search results as well as the tools to run such ads. State attorneys...

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Huawei Mate X2 certified, as Mate Xs EMUI 11 beta program starts

With the Kirin 1000 chip shortage that Huawei is experiencing, there were speculations the Huawei Mate X2 won't come around until next year. But the new Wi-Fi certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance is indicating otherwise. Screenshot from the Wi-Fi Alliance certification The fact that Mate X2 had passed the certification process clearly indicates that its launch is around the corner. Other than the fact that it would support Wi-Fi 6 and run EMUI 11, there's nothing else that could be of any interest in the actual listing. In other Huawei foldable phone news, the Mate Xs has...

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What's hot this autumn: we're looking forward to these new smartphones!

Numerous smartphone and sales launches are scheduled for October. You can find out which smartphones we are particularly looking forward to this autumn!

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Watch the Xiaomi Mi 10T series announcement live here

Xiaomi is about to unveil its Mi 10T series, and we expect two flagships on stage - the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. A Mi 10T Lite might be joining them too - we've heard less about that one, but that's likely down to its mid-range nature. The event is scheduled for 12 noon UTC and will be streamed live for all fans to enjoy. We’ve embedded the video below so you can tune in from the comfort of your home or office. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are expected to be pretty similar with the camera being the key difference. While the vanilla version will bring a 64MP main shooter, the Pro...

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Google to start enforcing its 30% cut of in-app purchases next year

As you may know Google takes 30% from in-app purchases on most apps in the Play Store and the company has now declared that it plans on enforcing it more strictly starting September 30, 2021. Google said that about 97% of the apps in Play Store already use the store's system for in-app purchases and are compliant with the policies. Still major apps like Spotify and Netflix, for example, ask for your credit/debit card directly, circumventing the Google system and the commission that comes with it. Recently, Epic Games found itself in hot water with both Google and Apple after refusing...

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Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G: how to watch the event live

In a few hours Google will present Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. Of course there will be a live stream. Here's how you can follow it online.

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vivo releases full V20 specs as lineup begins global rollout

The vivo V20 lineup was introduced last week in Thailand, but today the midrangers are finally going on sale, hitting Southeast Asia and becoming the first phones in the world to ship with Android 11, out of the box. The family includes three phones - vivo V20 SE, vivo V20 Pro, and vivo V20. The initial announcements brought us all the specs of the first two, but the middle option is only now getting detailed. The vanilla vivo V20 is powered by the Snapdragon 720G, coupled with an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, the latter expandable via a dedicated micro SD slot. At the front, we...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra battery detailed by 3C listing

Earlier this month, we saw a report about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s battery and now we have more proof that it will indeed launch with a 4,855mAh cell. A recent certification from China’s 3C agency reveals the next Ultra flagship in Samsung’s lineup will carry a battery with the EB-BG998ABY model number which features a rated capacity of 4,855mAh. This will likely translate to a typical capacity of about 5,000 mAh. Galaxy S21 Ultra battery listing The G998 digits in the listing reveal we’re indeed talking about the S21 Ultra here. Like the recent S21+ battery listing, the S21...

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vivo announces X50e 5G with 48MP camera, Snapdragon 765G

vivo just delivered a new midrange smartphone for the Taiwanese market dubbed vivo X50e 5G. With quad cameras, 33W charging, and a Snapdragon 765G chipset, the vivo X50e is the cheapest 5G-enabled member of the X50 lineup. There’s a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen complete with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The panel covers 103% of the NTSC color space, while its waterdrop notch houses a 32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Around back is the diamond shaped quad camera setup, consisting of a 48MP main camera with f/1.79 aperture, a 13MP telephoto camera, an 8MP ultrawide shooter,...

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Realme Q2 appears on AnTuTu with impressive results

Realme’s China is going to introduce a new phone from its Q family, speculated to be called Realme Q2. While the original Realme Q was merely a rebranded Realme 5 Pro, this one is likely to be an entirely new handset with an OLED screen and 65W fast charging. The phone with model number RMX2173 has appeared on AnTuTu, scoring nearly 520,000 points, equaling flagship-tier phones' results like the Galaxy S20 or Honor 30 Pro+. A previously published TENAA listing of the phone said it comes with 2.4GHz CPU, which matches the Snapdragon 765, but the score doesn't align. Either the...

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Dark mode for Google Maps begins rolling out for some Android users

A dark theme is making its way to Google Maps as some users are reporting. Google is rolling out an app-wide dark mode to Google Maps as of version 10.51.1 running on Android 11. It seems the change is gradually rolling out on the server side as updating to the latest version of Google Maps is not enough to see the option appear in the app’s settings menu. The appearance setting in the app will let you force the dark theme indefinitely or match the Android phone’s universal system theme setting. Source: Reddit u/BrokenF*ckenArm There has always been an automatic night-mode that...

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EU will reportedly approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit

In November of last year, Google announced its plans to acquire the fitness smartwatch maker Fitbit. At this point, the acquisition is still pending regulatory approvals, and according to a report from Reuters the $2.1 billion purchase will be receiving the EU’s antitrust approval. This, as per “people familiar with the matter said.” Privacy of user data remains a great concern, and the report mentions that Google offered to limit the use of Fitbit data for Google ads while more diligently monitoring the process of doing so. “We’re also formalizing out longstanding commitment to supporting...

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T-Mobile will offer the Motorola Razr 5G for half off

Motorola made the new Razr 5G official earlier this month, and now it's almost ready to hit T-Mobile. That's actually one of its main differentiating points from its predecessor (aside from the improved internals) - the original foldable Razr was Verizon exclusive, the Razr 5G isn't. Anyway, back to T-Mobile. You'll find the device in stores at the magenta carrier, in Polished Graphite and Blush Gold, starting on October 2. The Razr 5G is priced at $1,399.99 full retail, and you can get it with 24 monthly installments of $58.34. However, if you activate a new line and trade-in an...

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LG Wing pre-orders start at Verizon on October 1 for $999.99

LG officially took the wraps off its Wing smartphone about two weeks ago, and we already have one at the office and are working hard on our review. In the meantime, Verizon has gone ahead and announced its pricing and availability details for the device. The Wing will be up for pre-order at Big Red from October 1, for $999.99 full retail. Of course you can also get it with 24 monthly installments, in which case you pay $41.66 per month. You can get up to $750 off when you add a line on select Unlimited plans and trade-in an eligible device. You can also get up to a $250 Verizon...

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Gboard for Android TV gets a redesign

Google is rolling out an updated version of Gboard for Android TV. The update seems to be rolling out server-side, so installing the latest version of the app doesn't seem to help at the moment. The main change in this update is a complete redesign of the keyboard. Previously, Gboard would span the entire width of the display when it popped up on the bottom. The new design looks much like what it does on phones, with a narrower design that doesn't take up as much space. Oddly enough, some apps will still stretch the keyboard background across the width of the screen, even...

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OnePlus 8T will come with OxygenOS 11 pre-loaded

OnePlus has revealed that the upcoming OnePlus 8T will ship with OxygenOS 11 out of the box. OxygenOS 11 is the company's latest operating system based on Android 11 and is currently still in beta phase. The OS can be downloaded on the existing OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices but only if you don't mind the issues that come with unpolished new software. The OnePlus 8T is the company's upcoming flagship device that will be officially launched on October 14 with faster internals and 65W charging. It is the successor to the OnePlus 8 launched back in April. That doesn't seem...

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Xiaomi launches a bunch of IoT products in India, here’s everything you need to know

Xiaomi has added as many as six new products to its repertoire for the Indian market with the launch of six new IoT products

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Roku introduces Streambar and updated Roku Ultra

Roku has launched two new products, the updated Roku Ultra and the new Roku Streambar. The Roku Streambar is a 2-in-1 product that works as a soundbar while also providing a 4K streaming device for your television. On the audio front, the Streambar has four 1.9-inch full-range drivers placed around the front and side of the soundbar. The device also supports Dolby Audio for audio processing. You can get optional wireless surround speakers and wireless subwoofer from Roku to complete your home theater setup. On the video side, you have support for up to 4K resolution with...

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Foldable Windows tablet Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold now on pre-order

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold – the first foldable tablet in the world – is finally available for pre-order. “Finally” because this device was tentatively announced back in May 2019 and was supposed to be out in the first half of this year. Anyway, it’s ready to ship out in the next few weeks. The X1 has a 13.3” display, an OLED panel with 4:3 aspect ratio and 2,048 x 1,536 px resolution. It boasts 300 nits brightness and 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. This is much larger than Galaxy Z Fold2’s 7.6” display, a proper tablet though you can also think of it as an...

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OnePlus 8T: bad news for fans of the Pro models

For weeks there have been speculation that OnePlus wouldn't launch another Pro smartphone model this fall. These rumors have now been officially confirmed.

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Apple's first batch of iPhone 12s to arrive at distributors on October 5

According to the latest rumors, Apple is going to announce its next-generation iPhones on October 13 and this one interesting report backs up these claims. Jon Prosser has had his fair share of Apple-related leaks in the past and they have proven mostly correct. He says that the first batch of iPhone 12s will arrive to distributors on October 5, just in time for the October 13 announcement. The first iPhones to hit the stores are going to be the iPhone mini, which is the 5.4-inch version and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max. Both are considered to be the budget offerings in the iPhone 12...

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OnePlus Nord N10 teased, should launch sometime in October

Rumors say OnePlus is ready to introduce another member in its Nord lineup but this time it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 690. The Nord N10 5G will reportedly come in at $400 and will be available in the US. Now we have a teaser from the OnePlus Nord Instagram account for a certain incoming product. There’s not much more we can take away from the post but it should be about the upcoming budget phone launch. Previously, we saw a certification for the phone’s 18W charger. Past speculations have revealed the phone will come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. View...

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Tecno Camon 16 S shows up on Google Play Console with Helio P22 chipset, 720p display

Tecno introduced three Camon 16 phones earlier this month – all of them high-fliers with a Helio G-series chipsets. An entry-level device will be added to the series soon and the Google Play Console has the first details. The Tecno Camon 16 S will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, a 12nm chipset from 2018 with eight Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 + 1.5 GHz) and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU (650 MHz). In this phone it is paired with 3GB of RAM and runs Android 10. Tecno Camon 16 S at the Google Play Console • Punch hole camera and front-facing flash The display has 720 x 1,600 px resolution...

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Realme 7, Realme Narzo 20 Pro updates improve cameras and screens

Some early adopters of the Realme 7 and Realme Narzo 20 Pro that launched earlier this month, found a software issue, causing the screen to flicker and to register ghost touches. Now Realme is addressing that with an update, which also brings some extra goodies. Realme Narzo 20 Pro, sharing appearance with Realme 7 The package has version number RMX2151PU_11.A.53 and is 3.4 GB in size. It fixes the over-exposure bug when the front camera is facing a source of light. The update is already being seeded. If you have the phone and you aren’t receiving the package, check if the...

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Oppo A93 is coming on October 6

Oppo Malaysia spilled details on the upcoming Oppo A93 which will debut on October 6 at 3PM local time (7AM UTC). We have some images to show us the design alongside the phone’s key specs which reveal it’s a rebranded Oppo F17 Pro aka Reno4 Lite or Reno 4F in Indonesia. Oppo A93 posters The posters show a pill-shaped cutout display on the front, four rear cameras and the same 7.48mm thickness as the Reno 4 Lite. The A93 will also launch with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and will appear in a white gradient color. Ace your style with the Innovative imaging features of OPPO A93 - The...

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The best tablets you can buy in 2020

Looking for a new tablet? You have the choice between iPad, Android, and Microsoft. Here are the best options you can buy in 2020.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Watch Revolve, Mi Band 5 and Mi Smart Speaker in India

Xiaomi capped off its Smarter Living 2021 keynote with several noteworthy announcements for the Indian market. The Mi Watch Revolve is the global counterpart of the previously launched Mi Watch Color and brings an AMOLED display, MIUI for watch interface on top of Wear OS and plenty of watch bands to suit your style. The Mi Band 5 is known for its affordable yet feature-packed design while the Mi Smart Speaker aims to be the center of your connected home experience. Mi Watch Revolve The Mi Watch Revolve comes with a stainless steel body and 1.39” AMOLED display. It can be had with a...

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OPPO Watch review: Surprisingly good for a first-time attempt!

Here's a detailed look at the OPPO Watch - the Dongguan based smartphone manufacturers' first-ever full-fledged smartwatch

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Samsung says public One UI 3.0 Beta coming to Galaxy S20 lineup soon

Samsung’s Beta manager in South Korea has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra will be getting the public One UI 3.0 Beta based on Android 11 “soon”. Although the future update firmware is already available as a closed Beta, it will soon be available for everyone to test out. As is customary, interested participants with an eligible device should sign up through the Samsung Members app. The One UI 3.0 Beta is first coming to the phone maker’s home market of South Korea, but we anticipate availability for testers in EU and the US will follow soon...

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How to disable automatic switching on Apple AirPods

The automatic switching of AirPods in iOS 14 between different Apple devices can be disabled if desired. Here's how it works.

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Realme 7i to debut next week, Realme 7 series European launch teased

Realme is going to have another busy month of announcements - the company announced two events in three separate social media posts. On October 7 there will be a huge event in India, where the Realme 7i will be introduced to the local scene, while the already official Realme 7 Pro will get a new color option. Alongside those a bunch of AIoT products will be officially launched. Europe is also joining the fun and the Old Continent will get the Realme 7 lineup, although the image only says “coming soon” with no exact datge mentioned. Posters for Realme 7i, Realme 7 Pro, Realme 7...

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Honor 9A review: long battery life but no Google support

The Honor 9A is an affordable smartphone with many good features. Is this inexpensive phone without Google services worth a purchase?

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OnePlus 8T Pro is not coming, CEO confirms

Rumors and leaks have already said it, but now it is officially confirmed by the OnePlus CEO - there will be no OnePlus 8T Pro smartphone this year. Pete Lau revealed the info through his personal Weibo profile where he also shared details about the launch of the OnePlus 8T in China - it will take place on October 14 at 3PM local time. Pete Lau, OnePlus CEO According to Lau, people who want flagship-tier devices, or as he put it “Pro-level products”, should opt for the six-month-old OnePlus 8 Pro - the annual flagship of the company. The direction of the brand is to have only one top...

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82" Xiaomi Mi TV Master is the first mini LED TV, the Extreme Edition has 8K resolution

Xiaomi unveiled the world’s first mini-LED based TV – a massive 82” set that can make you forget about the cinemas you can’t go to. There are two versions, Xiaomi Mi TV Master with 4K resolution and the Extreme Edition with 8K resolution. That’s 7,680 x 4,320 px or four times as many pixels in 4K. This is a true 10-bit panel with HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG support, 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage. It can push out 2,000 nits of brightness with a contrast ratio of 400,000:1. “Mini LED” is an advanced local dimming solution with 960 zones. Each zone is lit by 16 LEDs that are hooked up to...

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Google’s new Chromecast goes on sale early, full specs revealed

Google’s hardware event is scheduled for this Wednesday afternoon where the company is expected to announce new Pixel phones, a new Nest Home speaker, and a new Chromecast. Well, the latter has inadvertently gone on sale in the US. Thanks to a two separate instances reported via Reddit, we know that both Walmart and Home Depot have put the new streaming dongle up for sale ahead of its official unveiling. Image credit: Reddit u/AsianCPA We also got an image of the new “Chromecast with Google TV” displayed on a shelf among older Chromecast devices. The new device is already on sale...

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Oppo Reno4 Z 5G goes official as rebranded A92s

Today in Taiwan, Oppo made the newest member of the growing Reno4 family official. We're talking about the Reno4 Z 5G, which, just as we thought last month when it got certified, is nothing but a rebranded Oppo A92s. Seriously, the two phones are completely identical, save for the name and the fact that the Reno4 Z has just one RAM/storage version (8GB/128GB) and it's missing the pink color option. Like the A92s, which was released back in April, the Reno4 Z is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800 chipset. The phone has a 6.57-inch 1080x2400 20:9 LCD touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh...

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