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5G spectrum price suggested by DoT too high: Finance Ministry task force

The task force, in a report released on Thursday, acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the Supreme Court judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore has placed some operators in a "precarious position" due to the short period of time in which they have to meet their liabilities. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ymmh0P

Android 10-based One UI 2 update delayed in India due to COVID-19

Samsung has announced that the rollout of Android 10-based One UI 2 update for its Galaxy devices in India has been delayed. The delay has been caused due to the nation-wide lockdown in India imposed by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19. This information comes from Samsung through its Members app, and it's a bit vague since the company says "we're experiencing a slight delay" without revealing how much the update schedule is affected and when the rollout will commence. However, Samsung might resume its full operations and begin the rollout of One UI 2 update in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bZzbWI via

HTC Vive announces Vive Sync for holding VR meetings, available for free in Beta

With COVID-19 pushing many industries to continue to conduct business online through tele-conferencing platforms, there's a new demand for presentation and business tools online. HTC is announcing a new presentation tool for its VR platform: the Vive. The platform is called Vive Sync, and it lets people conduct presentations in a virtual 3D space. The first aspect of the VR platform that's different from video conferencing is the use of personalized avatars. These avatars are full body and can convey body language in a presentation. Creating your avatar starts with a selfie.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3f46vO2 via

Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro gaming phones land in Europe on May 8

Xiaomi's gaming-oriented sub-brand Black Shark launched its latest devices in China in March, and now it's finally ready to bring them to Europe. Both the Black Shark 3 and the Black Shark 3 Pro will go on sale in Europe on May 8. Prices haven't been unveiled yet, but given Black Shark's past antics, expect them to be very competitive for the innards you are getting. And those innards are indeed nothing to scoff at. Black Shark 3 (left) and Black Shark 3 Pro (right) The Black Shark 3 has a 6.67" 1080x2400 AMOLED touchscreen with 90Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 865 SoC at the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3d3sO4x via

Intel unveils 10th generation Comet Lake desktop processors

Intel has taken the wraps off its 10th generation lineup of desktop CPUs. Codenamed 'Comet Lake', these new parts are still technically based on the 14nm 'Skylake' process from a few years ago but with multiple refinements. First, let's get one thing out of the way. Intel today announced 32 new models in its 10th generation lineup, starting with the Celeron chips at the bottom all the way up to the i9 10900K. We are not going to discuss all of them but just a select few. Having said that, as you can probably see from the part list below, most of the chips are just variations of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3cVWpwS via

Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead

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LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing, User Manual

LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone’s user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG phone will be an entry-level offering. The listing means that LG Velvet is not the only smartphone that the company is planning to launch. Both Premier Pr... from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/35fZ5CK via

Twitter Opens Up Data of COVID-19 Tweets for Researchers to Study

Twitter will grant researchers and software developers access to a real-time data stream of tens of millions of daily public tweets about COVID-19, which they can use to study the spread of the disease or track misinformation, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ShgTIs via

Nokia 1 Plus is now receiving the update to Android 10 (Go Edition)

HMD Global, maker of Nokia branded smartphones, has been on a software update roll recently, sending out Android 10 to devices right and left. The company hasn't forgotten its cheapest and lowest-end smartphones either. Case in point: today it's started rolling out an update to Android 10 (Go Edition) for the Nokia 1 Plus. This phone doesn't have enough oomph in its specs to run the full version of Android, so it launched with the cut-down version called Go Edition. Initially on Pie since its release in February of last year, it's now ready to make the jump to double digits. HMD... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3f6hhTN via

Microsoft Reports Boost in Teams, Xbox Usage in Q1 Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns

Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and playing from home because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2KNKUf0 via

Facebook Reports 'Signs of Stability' in Ad Spending After Coronavirus Drop

Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may weather the coronavirus-induced economic collapse better than other sectors. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3aVTuTC via

Samsung Galaxy M01, Meizu 17 and 17 Pro all leak through Google Play Console

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy M01 was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance last month, and now it's one step closer to launch, as it's been spotted in the Google Play Console. As usual, the listing gives us some of the phone's specs. So, the M01 has a screen with 720x1520 resolution, 3GB of RAM, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset at the helm. The phone runs Android 10. The small image attached to the spec listing looks incredibly similar to the Galaxy A01, and could thus be a rebranding of that model for some specific markets. We'll have to wait until its official unveiling to be sure,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2VQ6GoH via

iOS 13.5 beta is out with COVID-19 exposure notification API, easier unlocking when wearing a mask

Earlier this month Apple released the first public beta of the upcoming iOS 13.4.5, and today the company has made the third beta available for testing by people who enrolled their devices into the Apple Beta program. Here's the thing, though. It isn't called iOS 13.4.5 anymore, from this point on it shall be known as iOS 13.5. That's because this version includes a beta iteration of the new exposure notification API, which should aid health authorities track the spread of COVID-19. This means developers can now start writing apps that take advantage of this API. There's a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Yfy6pz via

Google Pixel 4a may finally become available on May 22

The Pixel 4a has been leaking like crazy over many weeks, but so far Google has not made it official for whatever reason. In the meantime, Apple has introduced its mid-range contender for this year - the new iPhone SE - so now all eyes are on Google for the moment when it will decide to finally make its move. According to a new rumor out of Germany, the Pixel 4a may go on sale in the country on May 22. The information reportedly is from Vodafone, one of the carriers over there. The Pixel 4a could be priced at €399 in the Eurozone, which would be slightly less than the iPhone SE. In the US... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3f5Q9Vh via

Imint and Motorola collaborate on video stabilization solutions for Moto Edge+

Imint and Motorola have announced a new partnership, and the Motorola Edge+ is the first smartphone to benefit from the announcement. The Motorola Edge+ comes with four Imint Intelligence Vidhance features: Active OIS, Horizon Correction, Dynamic Blur Reduction, and Field of View Correction. Active OIS is the Vidhance solution that uses both OIS and EIS (which uses the smartphone's internal sensors) to correct unwanted movement in video - which Imint claims can even stabilize in low-light conditions. Horizon Correction sounds quite interesting. It will automatically correct... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/35fMwr8 via

Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Specifications, More

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past, and the Mi Note 10 Lite was recently spotted on US FCC as well. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3d4vPl1 via

Upcoming vivo G1 appears in renders, looks identical to S6 5G

An upcoming vivo handset dubbed the G1 5G has appeared in the wild and we have a set of renders and preliminary specs thanks to noted Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. The phone is largely identical to the vivo S6 5G which was launched earlier this month. vivo G1 details (machine translated from Chinese) We have a 6.44-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch for the 32MP selfie cam. The back features a circular cutout for the quad cameras. The main shooter comes in at 48MP, there's also an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules - one for macro shots and another for depth... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3aO6v1e via

LG Velvet live images leak

LG has gone back to its merry old ways this year for the launch of the Velvet, which means it's already pre-announced the device a bunch of times. The final official unveiling is scheduled for May 7, while the release should come on May 15, and in the meantime, a few blurry live images of the handset have been leaked out of Korea. LG Velvet live images We can glance at the Aurora White and Aurora Grey color versions, as well as the insides - since the enterprising soul in possession of these units has decided to take off the back glass and show us the wireless charging coil... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bPQQjb via

Realme X50m 5G is now on sale

Realme launched the X50m 5G last week and today it went on sale in China. The company has even lowered the price by CNY100 for the first three days, so until Friday the new phone costs CNY1,999 (€260/$282). The Realme X50m 5G borrowed the Realme 6's back design and camera lineup and the front of the Realme X50 5G. It brings a 6.57" LCD, a 48MP main camera and 4,200 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Currently, the phone is selling on the Realme China website and at select retailers across the country. Thanks to the initial promo, you can get it in Blue or White for CNY1,999... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xXRCMF via

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S20 can be had for just $300

If you've been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy S20 but didn't want to shell out top dollar for the privilege of owning one, AT&T's new deal might be right up your alley. From now and up until April 30, only at AT&T's online store, you can grab an S20 for just $10 per month on the carrier's installment plan. You need to pick the 30-month option, which means you'll be paying a total of $300 for the device that usually goes for $999. That's a solid deal, but there are, unsurprisingly, caveats to keep in mind. First off, when you make the purchase you need to pay tax on the full amount, as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bM6QmB via

LG gives more details about Velvet, will have a 48MP main camera

The new midranger LG Velvet is going to be officially introduced on May 7 and launched on the South Korean market on May 15, and today the company revealed a few key specs of the phone. The phone will have a 48MP main camera on the back, a huge display, and a large battery. The specs came alongside official renders of all four colors, and the sunrise/sunset paint job is looking particularly attractive. The LG Velvet will have a 6.8" screen with 20.5:9 ratio and the company calls it Cinema FullView display. There is a notch with an additional waterdrop on the top, where the selfie... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2W8mzpe via

Leaked Oppo A92 render reveals an L-shaped camera on the back

The Oppo A92s leaked multiple times in the past few weeks, revealing quite an unusual design of the camera setup. Apparently the BBK subsidiary is working on another variant of the phone, again with four cameras, but these time they are lined up in an L-formation. This image also reveals the Oppo A92 will come with a one front-facing camera, tucked in a punch hole in the upper left corner of the LCD. We know what the panel is, because the fingerprint scanner is on the side - if it was missing, then we would've known the screen is OLED. According to the leakster, we are looking at a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bKlhYg via

Extraction Ending: Its Ambiguity Is a Compromise, Says Director Sam Hargrave

Extraction — the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth — ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave revealed that was purposeful, because he wants the audience to pick what works better for them. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2KBdaBo via

Verizon will continue waiving late fees through the end of June

Last week, Verizon announced that it would continue to offer all wireless lines an additional 15GB of high-speed data through the end of May due to the COVID-19 situation that has many American with reduced or no income. On Monday, Verizon announced that it would continue to waive late fees and overage charges for its postpaid, residential, and small business customers through the end of June. Customers need to notify Verizon if they are unable to make payments by visiting this link. You can check out Verizon's full press release at the Source link. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SdpD2i via

Google Pixel Buds are finally available

Google first announced the second-generation Pixel Buds at the October 15 #MadeByGoogle event last year along with the Google Pixel 4. Just over six months later, the new Google Pixel Buds are finally available for sale. The initial wave of reviews was also posted today with mostly positive critique of Google's first paid of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds. The first-generation Pixel Buds were not a fan-favorite. The two buds were tethered by a cord that also connected the right earbud to the left - cutting them apart would ruin this connection. With the new Pixel Buds, you can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Sghw5b via

New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker

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Sony Xperia L4 is now available in Europe, Xperia 10 II hits Taiwan next week

Sony's mid-rangers announced way back in February are finally starting to become available around this time, more than two months later. First off, the Xperia L4 is now available to purchase in Europe, for a recommended retail price of €199. Look for it at your local carriers and retailers. It's being offered in black or blue. The Xperia L4 has a 6.2" 720x1680 21:9 IPS touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset at the helm, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (expandable via microSD), a triple rear camera system (13 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth sensor), an 8 MP selfie snapper tucked... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2S8ar6D via

Comprehensive iPhone SE teardown uncovers plenty of iPhone 8 bits

Apple's new iPhone SE went on sale over the weekend, and now it's time to see what it's made of. Literally. The enterprising folks at iFixit have done their usual, which is going deep inside the device, showing its innards through a teardown. The iPhone SE has undoubtedly felt like just a repackaged iPhone 8, with the latest chipset and some new camera features - which may or may not be all thanks to improved software. Let's start with the conclusion. The iPhone SE got a 6 out of 10 repairability score, where 10 would be easiest to repair. On the plus side, the phone provides... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Yamfcn via

Paatal Lok Teaser Trailer Out, Trailer Releases May 5: Amazon Prime Video

A few days after unveiling the release date, Amazon Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Paatal Lok, its next original series from India, produced by Anushka Sharma’s Clean Slate Films. Amazon announced alongside that the Paatal Lok trailer will release May 5 at 11:34 am. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3cTgjZ8 via

Amazon, Flipkart Request Government to Ease Sale of Non-Essential Items in India During Lockdown

The gradual relaxation in e-commerce sale will help ease consumer woes while social distancing. To recall, the government had briefly issued an order to allow smartphone sales in the country after April 20, but that was later revised to suspend all sales of non-essential goods till May 3. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3cRAdnz via

Meizu 17 to have 90Hz screen and 64MP camera, Pro to bring wireless charging

The Meizu 17 will arrive next week, and today we got confirmation there are going to be at least two phones - a vanilla version and a Pro variant. The lineup will be introduced with a 90Hz screen, and a 64MP camera, according to official teasers. In the meantime, a trustworthy source from Weibo revealed the Pro option will come with Super wireless mCharge. Meizu 17 official teasers While the images, posted by Weibo, are pretty self-explanatory, the Meizu 17 Pro flyer reveals a bit more about the phone. It will also have OneMind 4.0 which is Meizu's spin of software booster for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Sr9hDx via

Motorola Edge+ to Launch in India 'Soon', India Head Reveals

Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company’s re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola India’s chief Prashant Mani has said that the near $1,000 (roughly Rs. 76,000) phone will be “coming soon to India”. Motorola Edge+ was launched... from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2y5jZbJ via

Telegram Rolling Out Sticker Directory, Improved Quizzes and More; Will Add 'Secure Group Video Calls' This Year

Telegram Messenger is aiming to introduce a 'secure group video calls' feature on the app this year. Telegram also announced the rollout of several other features including a search directory for stickers, an upgraded Quiz Mode, and new animations for the app. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2xb5JxA via

How to cast photos and videos from phone to TV

If you are looking to watch photos and videos from your smartphone on TV with your family, then there are many ways to do so. One of them is transferring all of them to a thumb drive and plugging it to TV but that is somewhat complicated as well as a cumbersome process to execute. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Y6Deft

Tamil Movie Skips Cinema for Amazon Amid Pandemic, Akshay Kumar’s Next Might Go to Disney+ Hotstar: Reports

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping theatres shut, Indian movies have decided to release directly on streaming services. The Jyothika-starrer Ponmagal Vandhal has reportedly sold itself to Amazon Prime Video. Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy Laxmmi Bomb is reportedly in talks with Disney+ Hotstar. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3cPF0pr via

Unreleased Realme smartphone leaks in live images

Realme introduced the X50m 5G and is preparing to launch the X3 and Narzo lineup. These devices will have an already revealed design of four cameras in the upper left corner, as well as familiar paint jobs. However, it appears that Realme is preparing a smartphone with a completely new device, according to one trustworthy source on Weibo. Is Realme preparing a new phone? The device has three cameras, a carbon-like finish (which is more likely to be underneath a glass panel) and a vertical stripe from top to bottom. It might look like a gaming handset, given the unusual design with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3eTHeGo via

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

Huawei's nova 7 event came a bit late in the week, but obviously the phones were hot enough to make up for the lost time and we have one of them on top of the trending chart. The nova 7 Pro edged the iPhone SE (2020) as the yet to be announced Mi 10 Youth completed the podium. The latter is one of the many rumored phones in this week's edition of the chart. Like the Redmi 10X sitting in fourth or the Realme X3 in seventh or the Redmi K30i that got the tenth position. These are clearly phones people are gonna be monitoring closely in the following weeks. The vanilla nova 7 is in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2W3ioee via

Flashback: the Motorola Droid started a proxy war with the iPhone

This is a story of rivalry between former partners - Motorola vs. Apple, Verizon vs. AT&T. We've already covered the first iTunes phone, the Moto ROKR, Steve Jobs could barely hide his contempt for the device when showing it on stage. This union was dissolved quickly as the team at Cupertino went on to make their own phone. A phone they will sell exclusively through AT&T. The carrier enjoyed an influx of new customers as the carrier was the only place you could buy the desirable iPhone. Verizon customers couldn't get in on the action until the iPhone 4 due to a technical limitation, the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bEhgEz via

Weekly poll: Are you buying an Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is now on sale in more than 40 countries and we'd like to know if you plan or getting one (or perhaps you already did). You could knock Apple for refurbishing a phone from 2017, with a design from 2014, but the iPhone SE (2020) is the cheapest iPhone around and that means it will likely do well in the market. You could look at the iPhone SE (2020) in a number of ways. It's the most powerful small phone you could buy. And it's the cheapest phone with flagship chipset you can buy in most countries. At the starting price of $399 in the US, €479 in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Y71YV9 via

Hot take: Motorola Edge and Edge+

This week brought us the Motorola Edge and Edge+ and with them the return of Motorola to the flagship market. The two phones carry hefty expectations on their shoulders as ambassadors of sorts, so they'll be closely monitored by everybody in the tech industry. Here are a few early observations on them that we have. Back in the major league It started with the unveiling of the Razr 2019, but that ine being a nostalgia-infused tech showcase couldn't exactly be taken very seriously as an indicator for the company's future intents. Well, the Edge+ definitely can. It lives up to 2020... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2yHTw3S via

The new phones and tablets of week 17

Unphased by the global lockdown the smartphone makers keep bringing new hardware and week 17 was particularly busy seeing 13 new devices join our database - 12 phones and a tablet. To make sure you haven't missed any of them here's a quick summary. Oppo was one of the two most active makers, unveiling 4 new phones - in ascending price order those are the A12, A52 and A72 as well as the Find X2 Lite. nubia followed with the announcement of the nubia Play - one of the cheapest 5G phones around and it comes with a 144Hz display too. Arguably the most exciting event of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xYZOw1 via

Weekly poll results: OnePlus 8 Pro fate to be decided by reviews, non-Pro written off

Voters in last week's poll did not go easy on the new OnePlus duo - the two phones were left in the shadow of the 7T generation. However, many in the comments pointed that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are actually the successors of the 7 and 7 Pro rather than the T-series. And that does make some amount of sense and puts the phones in a better light, but is the OnePlus fanbase really the type to upgrade every year? There certainly is a group of people that do get a new OnePlus every year, but it sounds like they will be waiting for the OnePlus 8T series. They should certainly wait at least... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2VEnxKM via

5 Useful Features Coming in Android 11: Developer Preview 3 Edition

Android 11 developer preview 3 dropped earlier this week as latest and probably the last developer preview for the next version of Android. Here are the five great new features that are coming in Android 11 or are at least the part of Android 11 developer preview 3. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/3axigJq via

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G in for review

Now that we've covered the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in detail in our review, it's time to take a look at its more affordable counterpart - the Mi 10. First, an unboxing. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G comes bundled with a 30W charger, USB-C cable, a silicone case, and a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Before we talk differences between the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro, let's look at the similarities. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G comes with the same 90Hz 6.67-inch Super AMOLED, the same Snapdragon 865 chipset, the same 108MP main camera and the same amenities like wireless charging, and quality stereo speakers. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Y7wUUX via

Airbnb Booking Data From China Offers Glimpse of a Rebound

Data from AirDNA, a separate analytics firm, showed the number of bookings for the week of April 13 in 10 big Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Guangzhou, were up nearly 80 percent from the week of March 16, which AirDNA Chief Executive Scott Shatford said was the bottom for that market. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/353aw0A via

vivo iQOO 3 gets a 10% price cut in India, ships after lockdown though

The vivo iQOO 3 is getting an INR4,000 discount on all its 4G-only versions bringing the base 8GB/128GB model's price down to INR34,990. The 8GB/256GB option will set you back INR37,990. Here's some more love from team #iQOO!Introducing new price for #iQOO3 starting at INR 34,990We are absorbing the recent GST increase to give our customers even more savings. The best time to get #IndiasFastestSmartphone. Sales to start post lockdown. #iQOO3 #monsterinside pic.twitter.com/Xp9S9m1RFm— Gagan Arora #iQOO #SuperFan (@gagan_arora1) April 24, 2020 Meanwhile, the 5G-capable 12GB/256GB variant... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2yGTkC4 via

OnePlus 8 review

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Jailed Huawei Workers Raised a Forbidden Subject: Iran

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OnePlus downsizes its workforce in UK, France, and Germany by up to 80%, report says

OnePlus is now in a post-launch phase as the company is in the process of fulfilling pre-orders of its latest duo of smartphones: the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. As reported by Engadget which cites a number of sources "close to the matter", OnePlus has downsized its workforces in the UK, France, and Germany by as much as 90 percent - leaving behind key employees (as little as three) to maintain operation in the respective markets. A OnePlus spokesperson issued a statement to the outlet, explaining that the layoffs are due to a "normal restructuring" phase throughout Europe in order to focus on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2WaA6gj via

Facebook makes it official: WhatsApp audio and video calls will soon have up to 8 participants

The rumors were correct, Facebook is indeed upping the maximum limit of people allowed to participate in a group audio or video call on WhatsApp. The current limit is 4, but this will "soon" double to 8 for everyone, the company revealed today. The new functionality has already been spotted in beta versions of the app. As before, these calls, whether audio or video, are end-to-end encrypted, meaning no one else can view or listen to them, not even WhatsApp or Facebook. That's in stark contrast to the also just unveiled Messenger Rooms, which don't come with end-to-end encryption. On... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3aBkQOz via

Facebook launches Messenger Rooms for unlimited video calls with up to 50 people

Today Facebook has unveiled its response to the crazy growth of Zoom over the past few weeks of the COVID-19 related lockdowns happening pretty much worldwide. Facebook Messenger already had video chat functionality, but it was limited both in the total number of people allowed to participate, and also in its requirement that all of them have a Facebook account. With the new Messenger Rooms, that changes. First up, you can host video chats of up to 50 people, and those who don't have a Facebook account can still join - they'll receive a link to the Room you have created. With one... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2S8obON via

Verizon-exclusive Cloud White Samsung Galaxy S20 gets pictured

So far Verizon hasn't been selling the Samsung Galaxy S20, despite the fact that the carrier offers both the S20+ and the S20 Ultra. This will be rectified soon, and when the carrier nicknamed Big Red will have the S20 on offer, it will also get its own exclusive colorway - Cloud White. Evan Blass has shared these official-looking press renders of the upcoming phone. It's nice to see no trace of Verizon branding anywhere. If you're confused about the color, do note that it should have appeared in other markets, but in the US it will be exclusive to Verizon. Other carriers and retail... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2VX0KJd via

LG Velvet arriving on May 7

LG already made two announcements for its new midranger called Velvet, but we are yet to find out any of the hardware specs. The company now confirmed that the final announcement is coming on May 7 by posting a video on YouTube, dedicated to the design-oriented smartphone with three cameras on the back. The four colorful dots represent the main rear shooter, two auxiliary snappers, and the LED flash. The colors also represent the four paint jobs LG Velvet will arrive in - White, Black, Red, Green. The chipset of the phone will be Snapdragon 765G with the 5G enabled; after all the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2x3thEw via

iPhone SE teardown: What happens when you put an iPhone 8 motherboard into the iPhone SE?

The new iPhone SE (2020) is going on sale today and an early teardown shows the similarities between it and the iPhone 8. The "Jiang Teardown" video was posted by Wenzhou Ao Technololgy on YouTube (the channel's name is translated from Mandarin). In the video, the new iPhone SE is torn down side by side with the iPhone 8 to highlight the differences. Although the video is in Mandarin, English captions are available. The phone is just as easy to open as the iPhone 8, with barely any heat needed to soften the adhesive holding the display in place. Once removed, the display comes apart... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2YcTUST via

OnePlus addresses green tint with the OnePlus 8 Pro's display

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are available for sale in the UK and Europe since April 21. The devices aren't releasing in the US until April 29. However, as the first customers get their hands on the new OnePlus phones, some users are reporting concerns with the display. OnePlus 8 Pro There are two incidents that are causing a stir over at the OnePlus Community forums: one of them is the appearance of a green tint over the display in low brightness settings. Granted, its one of those cases where a display acts strange under a specific set of conditions, but it isn't one worth... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3avcAjb via

Google releases Android 11 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel devices

Today, Google has begun rolling out the third release of the Android 11 Developer Preview to several Pixel devices. Unfortunately, we don't recommend anyone flash a Developer Preview build to your Pixel if it is currently your primary device, as it perhaps may not be stable enough. The update is dated on April 23 with a build number of RPP3.200230.017 and is security patched up to April 2020. Is is running with Google Play services 20.12.14. Google Pixel 3a If you are already running the Android 11 Developer Preview, Google offers the ability to update to DP3 via OTA update.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2VyWfWd via

Verizon extends its 15GB of additional data for customers through May

Back in March, Verizon announced it was going to offer all of its wireless customers and Verizon Business customers 15GB of extra data for the month of April as part of a number of efforts to help customers through the COVID-19 crisis. Today, Verizon reached out to announce it will offer an additional 15GB of LTE data through the month of May as well. This new addition of data will be applied as of May 1 through May 31. Hotspot and Jetpack lines will also receive the extra data. Back in March, Verizon also confirmed it'd waive late fees and overages for customers through the end of May.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3axmFfn via

Zoom 5.0 Launched, Features Data Routing Control, Improved Encryption, More

Zoom Video Communications said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to better safeguard meeting data and offer protection against tampering. The new version of the app, Zoom 5.0, will release within the week, the company said in a statement. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2wXLrrc via

T-Mobile delivers One UI 2.1 update to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e

T-Mobile has started sending out the update to Samsung's One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. This is the latest Android skin from the Korean company, the one that made its global debut on the Galaxy S20 family. In the meantime, its predecessors have been updated in various markets across the globe, and now the new software is finally making its way to those S10, S10+, and S10e units purchased in the US from the magenta carrier. The update is around 1.5GB in size, and it brings with it the April security patches as well. Once you install it, you'll be running software version... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2S18DMx via

iQOO UI is headed to older devices in mid-June

It's a given at this point: first, one of BBK's brands launches a phone under a new sub-brand. Then, that sub-brand loses the co-branding of its parent company. This happened with Realme (spun off of Oppo), and with iQOO too (spun off of vivo). The next step for Realme was software-related, as its phones initially ran Oppo's ColorOS, but have since shifted to Realme UI. Guess what? The same is happening with iQOO. All iQOO devices launched prior to the iQOO 3 5G ran vivo's Funtouch OS on top of Android, but the iQOO 3 5G debuted the brand new iQOO UI. And this will not stay exclusive to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KnBjLw via

Realme Buds Wireless Pro spotted in NCC listing

Realme is quickly expanding its selection of headphones over the last couple of years or so. There are the original wired Buds and late last year - the Apple AirPods-challenging Buds Air. In between those two, we have the Buds Wireless - an affordable set of well-made neckband earphones, at just around $25. Unsurprisingly, quite popular. Well, a souped-up Buds Wireless Pro version of those is apparently right around the corner as evidenced by a certification over at NCC Taiwan. The listing comes with a couple of shots, which show a very similar design. One thing that is clearly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3eIjHrJ via

Google Pay adds another 12 new banks in the US

Google Pay has added another 12 banks and credit institutions to its supported list in the US, totaling 65 additions this month alone. The new banks and institutions are - Benton State Bank (WI), CornerStone Bank NA (VA), Cornerstone Bank (ND), Fleetwood Bank (PA), Keys Federal Credit Union (FL), Loyal Trust Bank (GA), MemberFocus Community Credit Union (MI), Sound Community Bank (WI), Tioga State Bank (NY), Toledo Police Federal Credit Union (OH), Tower Community Bank (TN), Winchester Co-operative Bank. Google Pay supports nearly 2,400 banks and credit institutions in the US, which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3as01VD via

Venom 2 Release Date Moved to 2021, Is Titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom 2 now has a title — Venom: Let There Be Carnage — and a new release date. Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the sequel to the 2018 Tom Hardy-starrer Spider-Man spin-off has been pushed back eight months from October 2, 2020 to June 25, 2021. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RYqgg6 via

Microsoft partners helping Indian firms adopt remote working with ease

During these tough COVID-10 pandemic times, companies are looking at innovative ways to perform their day-to-day business tasks with ease remotely and Microsoft partners are busy delivering remote work and business continuity solutions across industries and geographies, for educational institutions and governments, to SMBs and large enterprises. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XWoZKm

"Hey Google" sensitivity adjustment for Google and Nest Home devices coming soon

Editor in Chief of XDA-Developers Mishaal Rahman managed to get a hidden feature of Google Home devices to work and posted the screenshots to Twitter. Google and Nest Home devices that listen for the wake phrase: "Hey Google" will be given a new slider adjustment for tuning the sensitivity of the phrase. Finally, the Google Home app is about to add "Hey Google" sensitivity options for each Google Assistant device.https://t.co/a7R2pxLCLI pic.twitter.com/LJ6GpAj7CY— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) April 21, 2020 I can personally say that my Google Home Mini has trouble hearing me in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KlptBJ via

HBO Max launches May 27 for $15 per month - will offer original content and Warner Bros. library

On Tuesday, WarnerMedia announced HBO Max, a new subscription service with over 10,000 hours of premium content. This will include both Warner Bros. and HBO content and the service promises to launch original content once the streaming service goes live. Original content includes Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick, a reboot of the original show called Looney Tunes Cartoons, and fans of Friends can expect a reunion special later this year. Before you dig into the list below, you should know that the subscription service will cost $15 per month. We admit this isn't very competitive... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2XWJW7Q via

Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in India Internet Giant Jio

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Huawei caught passing off DSLR photos as smartphone-made, again

In a "oopsie" moment for Huawei's PR department a photo was featured as part of a promo video for a Huawei mobile photography contest, held on Weibo. The video was meant to showcase beautiful photos taken on Huawei photos, but Weibo user Jamie-hua second-place winner at a similar 2018 iPhone contest, was paying close and actually managed to recognize and track down one of the shots in the video. The image in question is actually available on 500px and was made by photographer Su Tie. And, as the 500px page and published EXIF clearly list, was taken using a Nikon D850 rather than a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Y1qGWZ via