Google Calendar for Android and iOS gets Tasks integration

Google released the standalone Tasks app for Android and iOS back in April 2018, which is also integrated to Calendar on the web. But now Google has integrated Tasks for Calendar's Android and iOS apps as well, allowing you to create and view tasks from a mobile on Calendar. This integration should also eliminate the need to have the standalone Tasks app on your mobile since you can now create new tasks and view existing ones in the Calendar app. To add a new task in Calendar from the mobile apps, simply tap on the create button in the bottom-right corner, tap on 'Task', fill in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_calendar_tasks_integration_android_ios-news-45622.php

New iPad shows up on GeekBench, A14 chip has some powerful cores

Apple announced the iPad Air (2020) on September 15, but the tablet is yet to go on sale. What's probably a pre-production unit has made it to GeekBench, showing us the performance of the new A14 Bionic chipset, also to be featured in the upcoming iPhone. The A14's CPU delivers mighty single-core performance - the 1583pts score is around 18% higher than what we have for the A13 in the iPhone 11 Pro. Crucially, it's also way ahead of the preliminary figures we have rumored for next year's Snapdragon 875 (1159pts) and Exynos 1000 (1159pts). Alleged iPad Air (2020) on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ipad_air_2020_geekbench_a14_chip_powerful_cores-news-45621.php

Unknown Oppo smartphone spotted on FCC with triple rear camera

An unknown Oppo smartphone sporting model code CPH2185 has been spotted on FCC with a design similar to Realme's Narzo 20. It has a fingerprint reader on the back, keeping company to the three cameras placed inside a squircle-shaped module with an LED flash. On the right side of the phone's frame is the volume rocker and power key, and at the bottom is the USB port flanked by a speaker, microphone and 3.5mm headphone jack. FCC doesn't reveal the full specs of the CPH2185, but it does confirm that the smartphone runs ColorOS 7.2 and packs a battery having a rated capacity of 4,100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_cph2185_specs_design_fcc-news-45620.php

OnePlus 8T pictured in a case listing

The OnePlus 8T is expected to be announced on October 14 and, predictably, the phone's been a regular at the rumor mill in the past weeks. We had a set of renders leaked recently, showing a relocated camera assembly, and now a case maker is giving us another look. After a quick debate, we're calling these photos as opposed to renders - it sure looks like the real thing. The phone is placed inside Case Mate's Soap Bubble case - so judging the exact color is out of the question. But the shots do give us a more detailed view of the camera system. OnePlus 8T in a case Unlike...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_pictured_in_a_case_listing-news-45619.php

Google drops Daydream VR support with Android 11

Google discontinued the Daydream View VR headset last October and now the Internet search giant has announced it has dropped support for the Daydream VR platform with Android 11, hence, it may not work with devices running Android 11 or later. While the platform will not receive any software updates, Google says some third-party VR apps may still be accessible through the Play Store. Google ending Daydream support is hardly a surprise, though, and we had it coming after Google discontinued the Daydream View headset last year, citing less developer adoption and decreasing usage over...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_daydream_vr_support_dropped_android_11-news-45618.php

Poco C3 camera setup detailed ahead of launch

Xiaomi offshoot Poco will unveil the Poco C3 on October 6, and just a few days ahead of the unveiling, the Chinese phone maker has detailed the smartphone's rear cameras. The Poco C3 will feature triple cameras on the back housed inside a squircle-shaped module with the LED flash. The primary camera has a 13MP sensor, which is joined by macro and depth units. Get ready to own the photography game. The #GameChang3r is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.RT if you want to own the #POCOC3 before anyone else.Find out more 👉 https://t.co/6mcS8pyRWf pic.twitter.com/McjvM3rcur— POCO...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c3_camera_specs-news-45617.php

Galaxy Z Fold 2 subjected to durability test, makes for a cringey watch

Samsung came under plenty of scrutiny last year when it released its first foldable phone with the Galaxy Fold. The initial batch of the folding display was found to be easy to damage, forcing Samsung to rework the foldable's design and delay its official launch. Even after that concerns about durability remained and it's only now that the first gen devices have been used for several months that people are realizing it's not quite as fragile as it appeared. Enter the Galaxy Z Fold2 which brings improvements in nearly every way possible. YouTuber Zack Nelson aka JerryRigEverything did his...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_fold_2_subjected_to_durability_test_makes_for_a_cringey_watch-news-45615.php

The Lenovo Legion Duel gaming phone launches in Europe at €1,000

The Lenovo Legion Duel has arrived in Europe. The gaming phone combines a Snapdragon 865+ chipset with a 144 Hz AMOLED display (6.65”, 1080p+) and a selfie camera that pops up from the side – this phone will be used mostly in horizontal orientation, of course. The price is €1,000, though in some countries you can split that into four installments of €250. You can use the LEGIONEARLYBIRD promo code to get a Lenovo Smart Clock (typically €90) or a Lenovo Yoga ANC on-ear headphones (€150). Lenovo Legion Duel now available in Europe with some early bird deals In some countries only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_lenovo_legion_duel_gaming_phone_launches_in_europe_at_1000-news-45614.php

Nvidia pushes RTX 3070 launch back to October 29 to help its partners prepare more cards

The launch of Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series didn’t go smoothly with the 3080 and 3090 cards in short supply. This frustrated many would-be buyers as stores switched the status of the GPUs from “coming soon” to “out of stock” in an instant. The Nvidia RTX 3070 was supposed to come out on October 15, however this has been pushed back to the 29th. The company explains in a blog post that this is to give its partners more time to ensure there will be enough stock on launch day and avoid further frustration. Relative performance: Nvidia RTX 2070 (dark gray), 2080 Ti (light gray) and the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_pushes_rtx_3070_launch_back_to_october_29_to_help_its_partners_prepare_more_cards-news-45612.php

vivo X50 Pro+ review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_pro_plus-review-2170.php

Honor Watch GS Pro and Watch ES coming to India on October 8

At the beginning of September, Honor announced its latest smartwatch offerings with the Watch GS Pro and Watch ES. The GS Pro is a proper rugged offering that targets hikers and outdoor lovers while the ES aims to entice buyers with its affordable price and week-long battery life. Both new Honor watches will launch in India on October 8 at 12PM IST as confirmed by the brand’s Twitter profile. We’ve already spent quality time with both watches so you can check out our GS Pro review and the Watch ES breakdown here. The Watch GS Pro features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, MIL-STD-810G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_watch_gs_pro_and_watch_es_coming_to_india_on_october_8-news-45611.php

OnePlus Nord update improves camera and display calibration, 7T and 7T Pro also get updates

A new software version for the OnePlus Nord is rolling out starting with Global models (10.5.8.AC01AA) and those in India (10.5.8.AC01DA). EU phones will be receiving it soon as well (10.5.8.AC01BA). The changelog is below: System Newly added "Hide silent notifications in status bar" feature to filter unimportant notifications, making the app notification management easier (Route: Settings>Apps & Notifications> Notifications> Advanced> Hide silent notifications in the status bar) Optimized the expanded screenshot user experience for some scenes Fixed known...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_update_improves_camera_and_display_calibration_7t_and_7t_pro_also_get_updates-news-45610.php

New Pixel phones to take selfies without retouching by default

Google smartphones have some of the smartest algorithms for processing images and the company has applied its knowledge to the Portrait mode in the Camera app as well. Up until now, there was a Face Retouching feature that was defaulting at Natural/Subtle (which is the middle option between Off and Smooth) and was clearing some blemishes and straightening some day-old wrinkles. The company has announced on its blog that starting with the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, and Pixel 4a 5G, the feature will now be Off by default, while the options will provide neat explanation what it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_phones_to_take_default_selfies_without_retouching-news-45606.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE teardown video appears as sales start

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is done with pre-orders and is now on general sale, both the 4G version and the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. There are some country-specific details that you should know. In the US, there are two 5G models – the second one being Verizon’s S20 FE 5G UW. That one you’ll find on Verizon.com, the regular 5G model can be had at Samsung.com or from carriers and retailers. In the UK the 4G model goes for £600 and the 5G one for £700, you can find them through the usual channels including Samsung Experience stores. In Germany the launch of the S20 FE coincides with the launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_now_on_general_sale_with_various_deals_and_freebies_in_tow-news-45607.php

Sony Wena 3 smart strap for watches gains hear rate sensor, Alexa support

Sony unveiled a much-improved version of its Wena smart strap for watches – in case you haven’t seen it before, this is kind of like a smartband, except it replaces the strap of your watch. Any watch, you can have a classic mechanical watch with modern smarts. The screen is now much larger – the Wena Pro had a tiny line display, this one fits several lines of text. It can display notifications from your phone (which you navigate by swiping) and has alarms and timers (which your watch may or may not lack). You can now use Alexa too, there’s a mic for voice commands and a speaker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wena_3_smart_strap_for_watches_gains_hear_rate_sensor_alexa_support-news-45604.php

Realme 7i launching in India on October 7

Realme is hosting two big events next week on October 7. Europe will see the debut of Realme 7 and 7 Pro alongside the company’s 125W UltraDart charger. India will have its own AIoT event where we’ll see the launch of several smart accessories including the Buds Air Pro and Buds Wireless Pro earphones with ANC. The #realme 7i features:✅90Hz Ultra Smooth Display✅5000mAh Massive Battery✅Powerful SD 662 ProcessorA complete package that lets you #CaptureSharperPlaySmoother.Unveiling on 7th Oct. pic.twitter.com/H2yvi2dzQy— Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) October 2, 2020 Now, Realme India and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7i_confirmed_to_launch_on_in_india_on_october_7-news-45603.php

Oppo brings three Reno4 5G smartphones to Europe

Oppo introduced the Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G phones earlier this year for the Chinese market. Eventually, the Pro variant escaped the domestic scene and appeared in the United Arab Emirates, but today the company announced the arrival of the whole 5G-enabled family in Europe. The Oppo Reno4 5G, Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, and Oppo Reno4 Z 5G are now available in Germany and the United Kingdom, but it looks like the phones will be exclusively sold through the local Amazon pages. The Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G comes with a Snapdragon 765G chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 4,000 mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_brings_three_reno4_5g_smartphones_to_europe-news-45602.php

Upcoming Realme Q-series phone spotted on 3C database

Realme is about to add a new member to its Q-series on October 13 that will pioneer the company’s latest Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. We previously saw the phone on AnTuTu and now it was spotted on China’s 3C regulatory body. Realme RMX2117 on China's 3C The device appeared with the RMX2117 model number. The listing confirmed 30W fast charging and 5G connectivity though nothing more. A previous TENAA listing revealed the device will come with a 6.5-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone will come with a 48MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_realme_qseries_phone_spotted_on_3c_database-news-45601.php

Google Play Pass expands to 24 more countries

Google Play Pass game subscription service expanded its presence in July and is now making it to even more markets. As of today 24 more countries get access to Play Pass. The list consists of European countries only: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Hungary Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Sweden So if you happen to live in any of those you can now subscribe to get full access to more than 350 games without ads and in-app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_pass_reaches_24_more_countries-news-45600.php

Apple iPhone 12 prices to start from $649, four models incoming

The iPhone 12 lineup is going to have four members, a first in Apple’s history. With so many phones, each of them coming in various memory combinations, they will cover a wider range of prices. According to one leakster the iPhone 12 mini will start at $649, with the highest price tag being $1,399 for an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Phone 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Apple iPhone 12 mini $649 $699 $799 N/A Apple iPhone 12 $749 $799 $899 N/A Apple iPhone 12 Pro N/A $999 $1,099 $1,299 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max N/A $1,099 $1,199 $1,399 Each iPhone 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_prices_to_start_from_649_four_models_incoming-news-45599.php

YouTube's picture-in-picture mode for iOS 14's Safari is back

The picture-in-picture functionality for iPhones was introduced with iOS 14 - a feature that was borrowed from the iPadOS. So users using the Safari browser for iPhones were able to pull down and continue watching the video in a small floating video as they continue browsing. However, two weeks ago, Google axed the feature without giving any explanation and since the iOS YouTube app still doesn't support PiP, it left some users quite disappointed. 14.0.1 pic.twitter.com/qUaxnT6UdF— MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) October 2, 2020 But it's now back all of a sudden. Some thought that PiP was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtubes_pictureinpicture_mode_for_ios_14s_safari_is_back-news-45598.php

Realme X7 Pro gets certified outside China

Realme introduced the X7 lineup back in September, and it looked like the phones will remain China-only with no word of international availability heard since. Good news is the Realme X7 Pro got certified in Thailand, meaning it could escape the domestic scene after all. The phone with the same model designation RMX2121 and name Realme X7 Pro 5G appeared on the NBTC. Realme X7 Pro 5G listing on NBTC The listing itself does not reveal any specs but we seeing the unchanged model code we don't expect to see any changes to the Dimensity 1000+ phone. We'll be on the lookout for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_gets_certified_outside_china-news-45597.php

watchOS 7.1 Public Beta 2 brings back new watchfaces and Blood Oxygen app

Apple released the first watchOS 7.1 Public Beta a few days ago, but that one still had the new watch faces and Blood Oxygen app missing. The company has now released another beta update that brings these. The watchOS 7 Public Beta 2 update weighs 613MB in size, and those who are enrolled in the watchOS public beta program can head over to the General > Software Update menu in the Watch app on their iPhone to download the new build. watchOS 7 was announced back in June at Apple's online-only WWDC event. It comes with sleep tracking, Wind Down mode, and handwashing detection. You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_os_7_1_public_beta_2_update-news-45596.php

Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop Go and updated Surface Pro X

Microsoft is releasing two new computers today, the budget-oriented Surface Laptop Go and the second generation version of the premium Surface Pro X. The Surface Laptop Go is an affordable variant of the more expensive Surface Laptop. It has 12.4-inch display with 3:2 aspect ratio and 1536x1024 resolution. The display is also a touchscreen. The Surface Laptop Go is powered by a 10th gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with Intel UHD Graphics. It has 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X memory and 64GB eMMC or 128/256GB SSD storage. The Surface Laptop Go also includes a 720p f2.0 webcam, dual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_new_surface_laptop_go_and_updated_surface_pro_x-news-45595.php

The new Pixel phones lack a Pixel Neural Core, but that doesn't mean they lack the features

Google is a major player in the machine learning field, leveraging its experience in multiple products, including the Pixel phones. That used to be the case, anyway, none of the new models have the Pixel Neural Core. This includes the affordable Pixel 4a, the Pixel 4a 5G and even the $700 Pixel 5. Instead, all AI calculations will go through the NPU of the Snapdragon chipset (S730G in the case of the 4a, S765G for the other two). Last year Google explained that the Live HDR+ and Dual Exposure features can’t be enabled on older pixels because they lacked the Neural Core (they had the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_pixel_phones_lack_a_pixel_neural_core_but_that_doesnt_mean_they_lack_the_features-news-45589.php

Realme teases Buds Air Pro and Buds Wireless Pro earphones with ANC

As TWS earphones are becoming more commonplace the number of options on the market is exploding. Realme introduced its first pair of truly wireless earphones back in December last year with the Buds Air. Today, the company teased its Pro version aptly named Realme Buds Air Pro. These will come with an in-ear design with adjustable rubber tips, active noise cancellation (ANC) and a special 94ms low latency mode. The launch is scheduled for October 7. We are known to bring #TechTrendsetter products and technologies. Now with Active Noise Cancellation up to 35 dB on the #realmeBudsAirPro, we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_buds_air_pro_and_buds_wireless_pro_earphones_with_anc-news-45594.php

Microsoft working on x64 emulator for Windows on ARM

The current Windows running on ARM is rather limited because it doesn't support 64-bit x86 apps - it can only do 32-bit x86 apps and, of course, 32-bit and 64-bit ARM software. And as you've probably already guessed, most software developers aren't bothering to support their 32-bit x86 apps leaving Windows ARM devices in limbo. Luckily, Microsoft is working on solving this problem with a x64 emulator allowing you to run 64-bit x86 apps on your ARM computer greatly expanding the list of compatible apps. The new Windows version will start rolling out to Insider testers next month and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_working_on_x64_emulator_for_windows_on_arm-news-45580.php

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in for review

After launching the Mi 10 5G, Mi 10 Pro 5G and Mi 10 Ultra, Xiaomi unveiled the T series with the Mi 10T 5G, Mi 10T Lite and the latest arrival in our office - the Mi 10T Pro 5G. Technically, Xiaomi's T models are a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 models, but another way of looking at them would be as performance focused, while the non-T models are more camera centric. The Mi 10 Pro has the same main 108MP flagship camera but with laser autofocus assistance, two telephoto cameras to the Mi 10T Pro's none, and a superior ultrawide snapper with focusing to the Mi 10T Pro's fixed focus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10t_pro_in_for_review-news-45590.php

South Korea remains the global leader in 5G, Switzerland tops Europe

The 5G networks are the future of mobile devices but we’re still in the early stage of deployment with few countries even having customer-ready netowrks. Driving autonomous cars and doing surgeries from the other end of the world is not here yet, but countries are already preparing for the future. According to analysis from Omdia, Korea remains the leader in 5G progress, but Switzerland is now second in the world, surpassing Kuwait. Omdia analyses five key metrics with the data reflecting the first quarter of the year. Thanks to progress by Sunrise, the small European country...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/south_korea_remains_the_global_leader_in_5g_switzerland_tops_the_european_chart-news-45579.php

vivo X50 Pro+ gets into the Top 3 of DxOMark's camera rankings

The vivo X50 Pro+ landed in the Top 3 of DxOMark’s camera ranking, being just a point shy of matching the Huawei P40 Pro, which currently holds second place. The still camera gets a respectable 139 points (again, 1 behind the P40 Pro). The phone is pretty flexible with both a mid-range zoom and a long 124 mm lens (5x magnification), in addition to the capable main camera and an ultrawide shooter. The X50 Pro+ nails exposure, offers a wide dynamic range and excellent color rendering. Low-light performance proved to be impressive as well and the autofocus earned a perfect score....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_pro_gets_into_the_top_3_of_dxomarks_camera_rankings-news-45586.php

OnePlus teases new headphones - the OnePlus Buds Z, perhaps?

Here’s one more reason to watch the OnePlus 8T reveal on October 14 – OnePlus is teasing a new headset. The image below appears to be an artistic photograph of a rubber tip for in-ear headphones. Last month leakster Max J teased the OnePlus Buds Z and that name was also spotted in an OxygenOS 11 beta code. However, the current OnePlus Buds are all plastic and only the Bullets Wireless have rubber tips. A whole new world of sound. Coming soon.— OnePlus (@oneplus) October 1, 2020 That’s not a rule, of course, some TWS headsets have tips and others do not. For example Apple’s AirPods...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_new_headphones__the_oneplus_buds_z_perhaps-news-45593.php

Sony Xperia 5 II goes on pre-order in Europe bundled with headphones

Sony’s Xperia 5 II is now up for pre-order across Europe and there’s some nice freebies in each market. The phone sells for the equivalent of €899/£799 in most countries and official sales tip-off on October 19. Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Greece all get the Sony WF-1000XM3 TWS noise-canceling earphones. Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden score last year’s Sony WH-1000XM3 over-ear noise-canceling headphones. All those markets also get to choose between black, blue and grey colors for the phone itself while the earphones come in a single black color. UK fans get Sony’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_ii_goes_on_preorder_in_europe_with_headphones-news-45588.php

The Microsoft Surface Duo found basically impossible to repair

The Microsoft Surface Duo is pretty unique – while it’s not the only dual screen phone on the market, it’s the only one to measure 9.9 mm when closed (meaning each half is only about 4.8 mm thick). Designing such slim hardware was challenging and required a lot of trade-offs as Zack from JerryRigEverything found out. We don’t want to spoil the ending of the video for you, but it’s not a happy one. The Duo is basically impossible to repair as everything is aggressively glued down and covered in graphite tape, which rips as components are removed. The hinge is pretty interesting,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_microsoft_surface_duo_is_basically_impossible_to_repair-news-45584.php

Entry-level iPhone 12 to ship with 64GB storage, Pro versions will start at 128GB

The iPhone 12 rumors keep on coming and the latest one comes from a leaked retailer listing which confirms the entry-level iPhone 12 will come with 64GB storage. Much like last year the roomier versions of that one will feature 128GB and 256GB capacities. The affordable iPhone 12 will come in a total of six colors including black, white, blue, red, yellow and coral. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will arrive in 128/256/512GB storage variants and will be limited to black, white and silver colors. Apple is expected to hold its iPhone 12 announcement on October 13. The first batch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_iphone_12_to_ship_with_64gb_storage_pro_versions_will_start_at_128gb-news-45583.php

Motorola Razr 5G to arrive in India on October 5

Motorola unveiled the Razr 5G last month, and the flip phone's making its way to markets including China and the US. It is also expected in “select European markets” but before that, the US company will launch it in India. The availability and pricing will be detailed on Monday, October 5, at 12 PM IST and the phone will be available on Flipkart. The Razr 5G is an update over the Razr 2019 with a new 5G-enabled chipset, more RAM and storage, while keeping the same display. The camera department was also improved - now we have a 48 MP main shooter and a 20 MP selfie snapper on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_5g_to_arrive_in_india_on_october_5-news-45585.php

Poco C3 will be unveiled on October 6

Xiaomi offshoot Pocophone, known as Poco in India, has launched a total of seven smartphones until now under its X, F, and M series. On October 6, Poco will start the new C series with the launch of Poco C3. The Poco C3 will be unveiled next Tuesday at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) in India and will feature three or four rear cameras. 👀3️⃣, the next #GameChang3r from POCO is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.Know more: https://t.co/FgindDwGMo3👁️👁️👁️ RTs & we'll giveaway 1 #POCOC3 to a lucky winner. pic.twitter.com/Coec2qqd3o— POCO India #POCOC3 (@IndiaPOCO) October 1, 2020 Poco...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c3_launch_date-news-45581.php

The OnePlus 8T will be taller, wider than the OnePlus 8 despite having the same screen size

The OnePlus 8T will have a 6.55” display – the same size as its non-T predecessor. However, it seems that the phone itself will be larger than before. @OnLeaks posted the dimensions of the device – 162.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm, going up to 9.3 mm for the camera hump. Previously, the leakster shared renders of the 8T. We’ve prepared a simple schematic to show the relative sizes of the T-phone and the original 8-series (including the thickness - the 8T is almost as thick as the 8 Pro). Note that this year there will be no T Pro model, instead the 8T is getting multiple upgrades like 120 Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oneplus_8t_will_be_taller_wider_than_the_oneplus_8_despite_having_the_same_screen_size-news-45582.php

EU's Digital Service Act will force makers to allow you to uninstall bloatware

The European Union is expected to approve a new so-called Digital Service Act, which among other things, aims to give you more control of what apps you have on your phone. While the pre-loaded bloatware isn't as bad in Europe as in some other parts of the world it can still be annoying. So the EU will force makers to making it possible to uninstall all of the unwanted apps. Currently some of the apps can't be removed unless you flash a different ROM. Additionally, the act targets big companies like Google and Apple making sure that they use the collected data only for advertising...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/eus_digital_service_act_will_allow_you_to_uninstall_bloatware-news-45578.php

Oppo A93 goes official with 6.43” AMOLED and Helio P95

While Oppo was supposed to introduce its A93 on October 6 but it jumped the gun and unveiled the phone early in Vietnam. Looks alone will tell you it shares plenty of similarities with the Oppo F17 Pro and Reno4 Lite and a quick dive through the specs reveals the only change is the downgraded 18W charging. The Oppo A93 is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED with a pill-shaped cutout for the 16MP selfie cam and 2MP depth module. There’s also a built-in fingerprint scanner. Around the back, we have a 48MP primary shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper. The remaining two are a pair of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a93_goes_official_with_643_amoled_helio_p95_and_4000_mah_battery-news-45577.php

Soli Radar and Motion Sense will make a comeback despite missing on Pixel 5

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL launched by Google last year came with the Soli Radar that enabled Motion Sense gestures. However, none of this year's Pixels have them, suggesting that the company may have abandoned the project. That's not the case, according to Google's SVP of Hardware Rick Osterloh, who says Soli Radar and Motion Sense will return in the future. In a statement to The Verge, Osterloh said Soli Radar and Motion Sense gestures will be used in the future, and they are missing from the 2020 Pixels because they were too expensive for the phones Google wanted to build. While...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_soli_radar_motion_sense_will_return-news-45576.php

Google expects to sell only 800,000 Pixel 5 units this year

Yesterday Google introduced two new phones, Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, both falling short of the term “true flagship” with the lack of top-notch chipset, telephoto camera and an UD fingerprint scanner. Apparently, the Mountain View company doesn't expect the phones to be particularly hot with customers as indicated by the conservative orders placed with suppliers - 800,000 Pixel 5 units by the end of the year, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The total production for the 2020 Google lineup across its three members - the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and the Pixel 4a - will be 3 million units....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_expects_to_sell_only_800000_pixel_5_units-news-45575.php

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...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_20_trio_moves_230k_units_in_first_sales-news-45561.php

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...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/marshall_major_iv_come_with_80_hour_battery_and_wireless_charging-news-45568.php

Ulefone Armor 9 review

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Google launches the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 5G and ultrawide cameras

The Pixels have entered the 5G era – Google unveiled two new models that will take its in-house phone lineup in a different direction. These two will be among the first phones to run Android 11. Google Pixel 5 The Pixel 5 will not get an XL-sized friend this year, though that role is somewhat filled by the second phone unveiled today. The 5 is the more premium device of the two, however – let’s have a look. The biggest (and perhaps most controversial) change is the switch to a Snapdragon 765G chipset. You will no longer get top-of-the-line chipset with the top Pixel model, though...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_launches_the_pixel_5_and_4a_5g_both_with_s765g_chipsets_and_similar_designs-news-45566.php

Samsung Galaxy M11 comes to Europe for €159

Unveiled back in March and later released in India, the Samsung Galaxy M11 is now available in the Netherlands. The device is an entry-level offering with a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-O LCD, Snapdragon 450 chipset and 5,000 mAh battery. It retails for €159 and will likely come to more European markets over the coming weeks though pricing may vary between countries. Galaxy M11 in black and blue Around its plastic back, the M11 comes with a 13MP main shooter alongside a 5MP ultrawide and 2MP depth helper. The front cam snaps 8MP selfies. You’ll also spot the fingerprint scanner...

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Watch the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G live stream here

Tonight’s the night – Google will fully reveal the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, plus a couple of new smart home accessories. You can read our article on what to expect for all the preliminary details we have on the upcoming phones. Long story short, both will have 5G modems and neither will be a flagship as GOOG tries to reinvent the series. As for the smart home stuff, the new Chromecast will have beefier hardware along with a new remote with dedicated YouTube and Netflix buttons. A new Nest Home speaker is on the way as well. The stream starts at 18:00 UTC and you can follow it...

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