Google Photos' Colour Pop editing feature put behind a paywall for photos without depth info

The Google Photos app is not just a photo management app, but also a photo editing app with some nice editing features. One of them is Colour Pop, which allows you to keep the subject in color and turn the background black and white. It is free to use with photos having depth information (such as Portrait Mode), but if you want to use it with photos...

Deal: Get the Apple Watch SE for $50 off from Target

The Apple Watch SE is $50 off at Target right now in the US, which brings down the 40mm variant's price to $230 and the 44mm model to $260. The deal ends on November 8, so you might want to be quick if you want the Watch SE at a discounted price. The Watch SE is a more affordable alternative to the Watch Series 6 and skips ECG and blood oxygen level...

Unknown Realme smartphone visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 460

An unknown Realme smartphone sporting model code RMX2194 has popped up on Geekbench with key specs. It runs Android 10, has 4GB RAM onboard, and is powered by a Qualcomm chipset. The motherboard section in the listing mentions "bengal", which is associated with the Snapdragon 460 SoC. Realme RMX2194 on Geekbench The benchmark database doesn't reveal...

Deal: Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones are currently down to $278

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones with active noise cancelation were launched in August for $350 in the US, but you can buy them right now at a discounted price of $278 from Amazon.com or B&H Photo. They are also available on Target for $2 more. If you are interested in the WH-1000XM4, you might want to hurry up as the offer ends on November 8 on...

Xiaomi flagship with Snapdragon 875 passes through Geekbench

An unknown Xiaomi device with model designation M2012K11C has appeared on Geekbench. It runs Android 11, has 6GB RAM onboard, and is powered by a Qualcomm chip, which is likely the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 875 SoC. More so because the source code of the listing mentions Adreno 660 GPU, which is rumored to be a part of the Snapdragon 875 and...

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition coming, wrist strap leaks

This week, OnePlus announced that the 8T was going to get a special edition to promote the new Cyberpunk 2077 video game set to be released before the end of the year, following several delays. A new report from leaker @DigitalChatStation brings us evidence that OnePlus is planning to launch a Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of the yet-to-be unveiled OnePlus...

Deal: Motorola Edge drops to just $399.99 unlocked

Motorola made its comeback into the flagship smartphone space this year with the Edge+, but many may have forgotten that there's a companion device to that one - we're talking about the vanilla Edge. This upper-midrange device was launched alongside the Edge+, for a pretty penny. Its recommended retail price is $699.99, and while it was around $200...

New Google app could help providers block phone functions if you miss installment payments

A strange app has surfaced on the Google Play Store, an app from Google called “Device Lock Controller”. The app was quietly released back in June and has around 10 downloads as of this reporting. Basically, the app is designed to let creditors, banks, carriers (whoever you owe money to) limit function on the device if you fall behind on payments....

Realme Narzo 20 hands-on review

Introduction It really wasn't that long ago that the Narzo 10 family saw the light of day and yet here we are testing the new Narzo 20 lineup. For better or worse, this kind of turnover is the norm in the modern highly-competitive budget Android realm. Realme knows too well that these are the kind of devices that are really going to move volume....

Nokia C1 Plus specs leak ahead of imminent launch

Last year HMD unveiled the Nokia C1 – a budget Android Go phone with a compact 5.45-inch display. Today, we have a leak for its supposed successor – the C1 Plus. The phone was previously seen in an EEC listing bearing the TA-1312 model number. Nokia C1 in Red and Charcoal The C1 Plus will retain the 5.45-inch screen size from its predecessor with...

PlayStation 5's expandable storage will not be enabled at launch

Both PlayStation 5 models feature a custom 825 GB SSD of which 667 GB are available for game installation. At first that will have to be enough as storage expansion will not be enabled at launch – instead this feature is “reserved for a future update”. The PS5 has a standard M.2 slot for SSDs, however only the latest PCIe 4.0 drives will be fast...

Google Pixel 4a passes durability test with flying colors

The last phone to go through the JerryRigEverything's durability test is the Google Pixel 4a. Google's mostly plastic phone did fine, despite losing chunks of its rear panel and sides to a razer. The screen scratches at the same level 6 on Mohs' scale of hardness as any other screen, Ceramic Shield and Victus alike, and the phone doesn't bend, despite...

LG announces W11, W31 and W31+ for India

The latest budget offerings from LG for the Indian market are here. We have the successors to last year’s W10 and W30 with the W11 and W31 as well as the W31+ which is identical specs to the W30 but doubles the onboard storage to 128GB. The three share plenty of hardware similarities like 6.52-inch IPS LCDs, Helio P22 chipsets and 4,000 mAh batteries....

nubia Z20 gets Android 11 beta

While some Android makers are already shipping their phones with Android 11, nubia is only now offering its first public beta. The company’s nubia Z20 is getting the latest Android has to offer. The new update bears version number V3.09 and weighs in at 3.2GB. It brings all the standard Android 11 features like improved permissions and notifications...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G appear on TENAA with full specs and photos

Earlier today we saw a leak, suggesting a vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is incoming, as well as a Pro variant. Both phones have now popped up on TENAA with their specs, confirming the leak was correct. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G The Xiaomi M2007J22C is the vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G and it comes with a CPU that goes up to 2.4GHz, matching the reported Dimensity...

Samsung Galaxy M21s arrives with an Exynos 9611, 64MP camera, and 6,000 mAh battery

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M21 back in March, and now the company has announced the Galaxy M21s with upgraded cameras. The Galaxy M21 came with a 20MP selfie camera, and a triple setup on the back consisted of 48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide and 5MP depth units. The M21s, on the other hand, features a 32MP selfie shooter, while the 48MP main camera...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to have an updated 108MP camera, laser autofocus

Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 Ultra on January 14 and according to one leakster, the phone’s camera will be updated over the one of its predecessor. Just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, we’ll have a 108MP sensor, but this time Samsung is skipping on the ToF camera. Galaxy S21 Ultra is a small improved version of S20 Ultra. Using HM3 sensor,...

Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max will debut F/1.8 ultrawide lens with 6P and autofocus

While the iPhone 12 series announcement was less than a month ago, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now focusing his attention on the next generation of iPhones. In his latest note, he says the iPhone 13 series will once again come in 4 varieties. The Pro models in particular are in for a camera upgrade with an F/1.8 6P ultrawide lens with autofocus....

Huawei Y7a / P smart 2021 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y7a_p_smart_2021-review-2190.p...

Apple iPhone 12 mini and iPro Max available for pre-order, HomePod mini tags along

Apple is opening the pre-orders for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Just like three weeks ago with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, the online store will open simultaneously around the world at 1 PM UTC. That's 9PM in China, 6:30PM in India, 2PM for those in continental Europe and 1PM in the UK. Those most eager in the US have to get up at...

iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 out with new emoji, wallpapers and bug fixes

Apple has officially begun seeding its iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 updates for compatible iPhones and iPads. The update aims to iron out bugs from the previous releases while also adding over 100 new emoji, 8 new wallpapers and support for Intercom on HomePod. New emoji in iOS and iPadOS 14.2 HomePod’s Intercom feature allows households to send out...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets 256GB memory variant in the US

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was available in a single 128GB storage option in the US, which is now joined by a 256GB variant. It's priced at $769.99 and comes in a Cloud Navy color only. You can buy it unlocked from Samsung.com and online retailers, or get one from the carriers. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs...

Xiaomi prepares two Redmi Note 9 phones with 5G, leakster reveals key specs

Xiaomi launched a number of Redmi Note 9 phones in the first half of the year, but the company is yet to introduce the lineup at home and it appears this is finally happening. According to prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, there are two phones in the pipelines - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G Standard Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G High...

Huawei nova 8 SE announced with 64MP quad camera, 66W fast charging, and 5G support

Huawei introduced the nova 7 SE back in April, and after more than six months, the company has announced its successor, dubbed nova 8 SE. The nova 8 SE is just 7.46mm thick, weighs 178 grams, and has a design largely reminiscent of the iPhone 12 with flat frames and squircle-shaped island on the back. The latter hosts a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide...

Plot thickens: LG's rollable smartphone might actually be called Slide

LG is working on a smartphone with a rollable OLED screen, and this is now expected to launch in March. What it will end up being called, though, seems less clear. Yesterday we told you about a trademark application the Korean company filed for the name LG Rollable, and that seemed to settle this discussion. However, here's a plot twist. LG has also...

Better Business Bureau finds T-Mobile to be misleading Americans about 5G in ads

A new release from The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB (Better Business Bureau) National Programs is calling out T-Mobile for its most recent marketing ads that could mislead customers about its 5G network. The ad in question may lead customers to believe that T-Mobile and Sprint’s networks have combined and resulted in immediate benefits...

DJI Mini 2 is official with 4K video recording and OcuSync

DJI's small but popular Mavic Mini gets an upgrade and the new Mini 2 (no Mavic in the name) offers quite a few new features. It can now record better videos and also fly further than ever before. DJI Mini 2 However, the chassis stays almost the same. It's still lightweight, small and with foldable wings. Tipping the scale at just 249 grams - just...

Samsung Galaxy M31 updated to One UI 2.5

Back in September, Samsung updated its Galaxy M31 to One UI 2.1 and now the maker is pushing yet another update with its One UI 2.5 build for the popular midranger. The new firmware bears the M315FXXU2ATJ9 build number in India and is expected to make its way to more markets soon. The new release brings the November security patch as well as the...

Honor 10X Lite is going global on November 10, will promote creative students through partnerships

Honor’s November 10 event will bring more than just the Honor 10X Lite – it will be live streamed on Twitter (and likely other platforms, it starts at 1:00 PM UTC) and will highlight the brand’s new partnerships. Red Bull Basement is a program that allows student innovators worldwide to pitch an idea, get mentoring and help during the development...

Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding

Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K video decoding, which is probably the most notable addition. Mi Box 4S Pro...

Realme Narzo 20A hands-on review

Introduction It's admittedly easy to sometimes get lost in the ever-growing sea of Realme phones, but great bargains can be obtained by those that manage it. Despite getting its first members in May, the new Narzo lineup is already in its second generation. The Narzo 20 trio was unveiled on September 21 and consists of a vanilla Narzo 20, as well...

WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS

Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats. The update is a gradual one so some will get it sooner than others. You’ll also have to enable diapering messages for every chat...

OnePlus 8T gets OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update with system and camera improvements

After rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for the OnePlus 8T last week, OnePlus has now released the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update for the Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. The new update improves the camera stability and optimizes the imaging effects for a better shooting experience. It also improves the system power consumption to reduce heating, and mistouch...

Xiaomi announces the Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition

Xiaomi's latest notebook is aimed at people studying or working from home in these pandemic times. It's a stripped-down version of the vanilla Mi Notebook 14 called Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition. It's still an all-aluminum laptop tipping the scale at 1.5kg and measuring about 18mm in thickness. The device is powered by Intel's 10th Generation...

The iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max pre-orders open tomorrow in more than 30 countries

Tomorrow Apple starts accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max in Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, the US and 30+ other countries. Pre-ordered phones will start shipping on November 13 (Friday next week), which is also when the first units will be available in stores. Would be buyers in Brazill, South Korea and 25 other...

Alleged Meizu 18 Max specs sheet reveals SD875, 120W fast charging

The Meizu 17 family arrived back in May, but we haven't heard much from the Chinese manufacturer since. Yet today a leakster on Weibo claims to have the first renders and specs sheet of the Meizu 18 Max 5G. The upcoming flagship is said to have a Snapdragon 875 chipset, paired with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. The screen is said to be 3K OLED...

Xiaomi's new telephoto lens promises smooth zoom, better light sensitivity

During today's Xiaomi Developer Conference in Beijing, the company introduced a new telescopic lens technology that could potentially change smartphone photography in the not so distant future. And by saying not so distant future, we really mean it because the Chinese tech giant said that the tech is ready for implementation in real products. The...

Nokia 6300 4G and 8000 4G detailed: KaiOS-powered takes on the classics

The Nokia 6300 and 8000 are coming back and rumor has it that they will be KaiOS phones that bridge the gap between old featurephones that inspired them and modern smartphones. Both will be 4G LTE phones with dual SIM versions. The original Nokia 6300 The Nokia 8000 4G is expected to be based on the Nokia 8800 and will have a Gold option (a throwback...

Qualcomm posts impressive quarterly results, boosted by Apple 5G chip orders

Qualcomm has been investing heavily into 5G chips and it's now reaping the benefits. The San Diego chip company posted its fiscal results for the three months ending on Sept 27 and its full fiscal year, revealing an increase in profit and sales both on a quarterly and yearly basis. The company didn't name specific reasons, but Reuters revealed Apple’s...

Motorola announces Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G

The latest midrangers in the moto family are here with the Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G. The G9 Power gets its name from its 6,000 mAh battery while the Moto G 5G is the brand’s most affordable 5G phone in Europe at €300. Moto G9 power In addition to its massive battery, the Moto G9 Power comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD and punch hole cutout for its...

Samsung Galaxy S21 case images confirm polarizing new design

Samsung is expected to announce its latest Galaxy S-line on January 14 and we’ve already seen several renders that gave us an idea of what the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra might look like. Now, we have some protective cases for both models which further confirm the new camera island which wraps around the side frame of both models. pic.twitter.com/jiqy2V41L4—...

Motorola Moto G9 Power specs and images surface in massive leak

Motorola's Moto G9 lineup currently consists of two smartphones - Moto G9 Plus, and Moto G9 Play, that is known as Moto G9 in India. Now a WinFuture leak reveals that a Moto G9 Power is about to join them and gave us most of the details on it. The Moto G9 Power will feature an IPS display that measures 6.78" diagonally and have a resolution of 1640x720...

vivo sets November 19 event for Origin OS debut

vivo already confirmed it's replacing FuntouchOS with a new user interface called Origin OS. Today the company revealed its slogan will be “Brand New World” and the new UI will arrive on November 19. Origin OS posters The unveiling will be during the VDC 2020 - vivo’s developers' conference. The name of the operating system is also an abbreviature...

New Oppo phone with 64MP camera, 65W charging leaks

Oppo is already working on its early 2021 mid-range lineup, supposedly called Reno5. A specs sheet of one of the upcoming phones leaked on Weibo at the same time it also appeared on TENAA. Apparently the next Oppo Reno5 will have a 64MP camera and offer support for 65W fast charging. It will also run Android 11 with the latest ColorOS on top. Oppo...

Google testing SMS scheduling on Messages app

Google has started testing the SMS scheduling feature on its Messages app, which allows you to send an SMS automatically later. The way it works is, you draft a message and long-press the 'Send' button in a chat, which gives you four options - three of them are predefined timings, and the fourth one lets you choose a date and time of your preference....

Honor 10X Lite starts global rollout, Russia gets it first

Already launched in Saudi Arabia, the Honor 10X Lite is now starting its global rollout, the company announced today. It will hit select markets with Russia being the first one - pre-orders there open tomorrow. The handset bears more than a passing resemblance to Huawei’s P Smart 2021 and Y7a with the three being essentially the same phone under...

Xperia 10 II Plus with Snapdragon 720 reportedly canceled as Sony focuses on 5G

Way back in February Sony announced its Xperia 10 II - a follow-up to 2019’s Xperia 10. Last year also brought us the Xperia 10 Plus which naturally raises the question: where is the Xperia 10 II Plus? Well, it seems there won’t be such a device as Sony has canceled the phone. According to a Chinese tipster, Sony has decided to go all-in on 5G and...

Samsung's new Vizion 33D ToF sensor can track objects at 120 fps at up to 5m distance

Samsung’s new ISOCELL Vizion 33D is a Time of Flight (ToF) 3D sensor that can provide accurate distance data and track fast-moving objects for the purposes of faster autofocus and video bokeh. The sensor produces depth maps with 640 x 480 px resolution. It can measure distances as between 0.2m and all the way to 5m (16 ft) with 10 or 12-bit resolution....

LG's rollable smartphone could be called LG Rollable

LG's experimental division that so far brought you the Wing is working on a smartphone with a rollable OLED display, which is going to launch next year. The company has teased it at the end of its Wing announcement, and the latest rumors state the new device would be arriving in March. If you were wondering what LG is going to call this unique handset,...

Nokia 8 V 5G UW is likely going to be unveiled for Verizon on November 9

Nokia's first 5G phone, the 8.3, has already been released in some places, following its announcement way back in March, and now it looks like it may be headed to Verizon as well. The official Nokia YouTube account posted, then promptly took down, a countdown timer to a livestream that would take place on November 9, when the Nokia 8 V 5G UW would...