Samsung begins testing Android 10 on Galaxy Note9

After the Galaxy S9 series, Samsung has started testing Android 10 for its 2018 flagship - Galaxy Note9. The Korean giant is testing the latest version of Android on firmware with build number N960FXXU3DSJ3, which is likely based on One UI 2.0. It's currently unclear when Samsung will announce the Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy Note9 owners, but the company yesterday said that a beta program for the Galaxy S10 lineup is coming soon in South Korea. Source (in Dutch) | Via

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Google Stream Transfer allows you to move media between compatible smart devices

Google's latest streaming solution is called Stream Transfer. It allows you to move music, videos and podcasts between compatible Chromecast enabled devices and Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays. As of now, it's compatible with most popular media apps like YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora and will work through touch interaction, Google Assistant voice commands or through the Google Home app. Тhis new feature could prove useful for moving music between different rooms or videos between smart screens or to Chromecast-enabled TVs. Another nice feature is the...

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Nokia 8.1 starts receiving Android 10 update

HMD Global has announced the rollout of Android 10 for the Nokia 8.1, making it the first Nokia smartphone to get a stable build of the latest version of Android. A detailed changelog is currently unavailable, but we know that the new firmware brings in new gesture navigation and Smart Reply to the Nokia 8.1. Additionally, the update also comes with new privacy controls, Dark Theme, Focus Mode, and Family Link. Android 10 upgrade for Nokia 8.1 starts today! First on SD710 to bring new features such as Dark theme, Gesture Navigation and more. Staying the course to be the first across the...

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Realme X2 Pro to have 135 Hz sampling rate, super fast fingerprint scanner

Realme will introduce the X2 Pro on October 15 with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 90 Hz display, but the list of impressive specs do not stop here. The company announced on its official Weibo account the panel will have a 135 Hz touch sampling rate for quicker and more precise touches, while underneath it will house an ultra-fast fingerprint scanner that should unlock the phone in 0.23 sec. Realme X2 Pro posters, promoting the new features Bringing a screen with such an impressive touch refresh rate is likely to bring the gaming experience to a new, higher level. It will...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch date revealed

After unveiling the Redmi 8 earlier today, Xiaomi announced that it will launch its 64MP quad camera smartphone Redmi Note 8 Pro in India on October 16. However, it's unclear whether Xiaomi will also launch the vanilla Note 8 in India or the Note 8 Pro will be the only star of the show. We will know that for sure on next Wednesday. We have received about 64 Million queries from an infinite number of Mi fans for this. 🤩Here's announcing the launch date of this beast of a phone. #64MPQuadCamBeast is coming on 16th October 2019. Can we get 6400 RTs on this?...

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New Honor 20 Lite incoming, first to arrive in China

Huawei and Honor might have a big issues outside China, but at home the company and its subsidiary remain a leader in the smartphone market. One way to keep the top spot is launching new phones every month, and the latest device that Honor will unveil is going to be called Honor 20 Lite. One user on Weibo was complaining there is no new phone for her, and then George Zhao, Honor CEO, chimed in, saying she should wait for the Honor 20 Lite that will look good and will take great photos, including group shots. Global Honor 20 Lite A device codenamed Honor LRA-AL00 was...

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