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Ms. Marvel: Iman Vellani Cast in the Lead as Kamala Khan for Disney+ Hotstar Series

Ms. Marvel has been found. Disney and Marvel Studios have cast 18-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani to play Kamala Khan in the Disney+ Marvel series Ms. Marvel, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in India. That makes her the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2GhOuzh via

Google Assistant’s New ‘Hold for Me’ Feature Debuts on Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google has introduced a new ‘Hold for Me’ feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. Called ‘Hold for Me’, this feature does the waiting for the user and notifies them when a representative finally comes on the call. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33eHP1s via

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... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30m2bUF via

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... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30oyemN via

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... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3je5h4t via

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... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SqAc1T via

Realme Q2 appears on AnTuTu with impressive results

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

Vivo V20 Series Confirmed to Launch in India Soon, to Be Offered via Flipkart

Vivo V20 series of smartphones has officially been teased by the company to launch in India. The company’s India handle has posted a short teaser video on Twitter, hinting at the phones’ imminent launch in the country. A promotional page for the Vivo V20 was also spotted on the Flipkart app, hinting at its availability on the e-commerce platform soon. It was earli... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30g1U5y via

OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11; Geekbench Listing Surfaces

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will be the first global smartphone to launch with Android 11 — aside from Google’s own Pixel phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34dTVHt via

Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official website. The Mi 10T series is the follow-up to the Mi 10 series that launched in February this year and includes the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, and the Mi 10 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cJj0ha via

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with Aura balance design to go on sale today via Amazon

Redmi Note 9 is a dual SIM phone. The handset houses a 5020mAh battery with 22.5watt fast charger. The smartphone supports wired reverse charging. It comes with a 6.53-inch full HD+ Dot notch display with 2340x1080 pixel resolution. The display comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30m7Nyh

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

A dark theme is making its way to Google Maps as some users are reporting. Google is rolling out an app-wide dark mode to Google Maps as of version 10.51.1 running on Android 11. It seems the change is gradually rolling out on the server side as updating to the latest version of Google Maps is not enough to see the option appear in the app’s settings menu. The appearance setting in the app will let you force the dark theme indefinitely or match the Android phone’s universal system theme setting. Source: Reddit u/BrokenF*ckenArm There has always been an automatic night-mode that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36vVlzZ via

EU will reportedly approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit

In November of last year, Google announced its plans to acquire the fitness smartwatch maker Fitbit. At this point, the acquisition is still pending regulatory approvals, and according to a report from Reuters the $2.1 billion purchase will be receiving the EU’s antitrust approval. This, as per “people familiar with the matter said.” Privacy of user data remains a great concern, and the report mentions that Google offered to limit the use of Fitbit data for Google ads while more diligently monitoring the process of doing so. “We’re also formalizing out longstanding commitment to supporting... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3cFjvJe via

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

Motorola made the new Razr 5G official earlier this month, and now it's almost ready to hit T-Mobile. That's actually one of its main differentiating points from its predecessor (aside from the improved internals) - the original foldable Razr was Verizon exclusive, the Razr 5G isn't. Anyway, back to T-Mobile. You'll find the device in stores at the magenta carrier, in Polished Graphite and Blush Gold, starting on October 2. The Razr 5G is priced at $1,399.99 full retail, and you can get it with 24 monthly installments of $58.34. However, if you activate a new line and trade-in an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3ib91SR via

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

LG officially took the wraps off its Wing smartphone about two weeks ago, and we already have one at the office and are working hard on our review. In the meantime, Verizon has gone ahead and announced its pricing and availability details for the device. The Wing will be up for pre-order at Big Red from October 1, for $999.99 full retail. Of course you can also get it with 24 monthly installments, in which case you pay $41.66 per month. You can get up to $750 off when you add a line on select Unlimited plans and trade-in an eligible device. You can also get up to a $250 Verizon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kZSYsZ via

The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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Microsoft 365 outage affects multiple services

Microsoft Corp said a recent change it introduced likely caused a major outage, affecting users' access to multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.com and Microsoft Teams. Several other Twitter users complained that the outage meant they could miss their job interviews and deadline for college assignments. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GmqdYE

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

Xiaomi unveiled the world’s first mini-LED based TV – a massive 82” set that can make you forget about the cinemas you can’t go to. There are two versions, Xiaomi Mi TV Master with 4K resolution and the Extreme Edition with 8K resolution. That’s 7,680 x 4,320 px or four times as many pixels in 4K. This is a true 10-bit panel with HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG support, 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage. It can push out 2,000 nits of brightness with a contrast ratio of 400,000:1. “Mini LED” is an advanced local dimming solution with 960 zones. Each zone is lit by 16 LEDs that are hooked up to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/30gAFro via

OnePlus Nord Series Getting a New Phone Soon

OnePlus Nord series is getting a new phone. OnePlus has started teasing the arrival of this phone on Instagram. The OnePlus Nord was launched two months ago, and during that time, the company had confirmed that more phones in the series will be launched in the future. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36heLbw via

Google to enforce Play store tax on the 3% of apps not paying

Alphabet Inc's Google sought to rebut criticism that it selectively enforces its 30% mobile app store tax, demanding that the over 3% apps selling digital items without complying follow the rules within a year. Google said under 3% of developers with apps on its Play store sold digital goods over the last 12 months. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2S878Md

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

Google’s hardware event is scheduled for this Wednesday afternoon where the company is expected to announce new Pixel phones, a new Nest Home speaker, and a new Chromecast. Well, the latter has inadvertently gone on sale in the US. Thanks to a two separate instances reported via Reddit, we know that both Walmart and Home Depot have put the new streaming dongle up for sale ahead of its official unveiling. Image credit: Reddit u/AsianCPA We also got an image of the new “Chromecast with Google TV” displayed on a shelf among older Chromecast devices. The new device is already on sale... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/339f85U via

Oppo Reno4 Z 5G goes official as rebranded A92s

Today in Taiwan, Oppo made the newest member of the growing Reno4 family official. We're talking about the Reno4 Z 5G, which, just as we thought last month when it got certified, is nothing but a rebranded Oppo A92s. Seriously, the two phones are completely identical, save for the name and the fact that the Reno4 Z has just one RAM/storage version (8GB/128GB) and it's missing the pink color option. Like the A92s, which was released back in April, the Reno4 Z is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800 chipset. The phone has a 6.57-inch 1080x2400 20:9 LCD touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kQLKaw via

HMD Global publishes, then retracts Nokia Android 11 update timeline

Here's something weird and interesting. HMD Global, the company making Nokia smartphones, has published its (very rough) timeline for when you should expect its devices to get the update to Android 11. Hold on, you say - that's neither weird nor (when you see how vague it is) that interesting. Well, the weird and interesting bit is that the company has quickly taken the timeline down after publishing it. So we're not quite sure what's going on here. Maybe someone made it live too soon, but if so - why exactly would it be "too soon"? Android 11 has been out since the beginning of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2S4wDhu via

Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living 2021 event in India today. The company has teased the arrival of the Mi Smart Band 5, along with its first smartwatch in India. This watch is expected to be called the Mi Watch Revolve, which is essentially a rebadged model of the Mi Watch Color launched in China earlier. Xiaomi is also rumoured to launch Mi Smart AI speaker at the e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34bfNTX via

US tightens exports to China's chipmaker SMIC, citing risk of military use

SMIC is the latest leading Chinese technology company to face U.S. trade restrictions related to national security issues or U.S. foreign policy efforts. Telecoms giant Huawei Technologies had its access to high-end chips curtailed by its addition to a Commerce Department blacklist known as the entity list. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3jaQ9Vk

Xiaomi unleashes the power, launches the affordable Redmi 9A with 6 GB RAM

Xiaomi launched the affordable Redmi 9A earlier this year with a big display, big battery but a modest amount of memory - up to 3 GB RAM and 32 gigs of storage. The phone later got relaunched in India under a new name - Redmi 9i - and this time it sells with 4/64 GB memory. Now, the smartphone manufacturer is upping its game - the entry-level Redmi 9A is now getting announced with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage in China, and the phone costs the equivalent of $145. The Redmi 9A has only one camera on the back - 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 1080p video recording. There is a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kR2ZIX via

Jio Blocking Twitch Streams During IPL 2020 Cricket Matches, Users Report

Jio users are taking to the Internet with complaints about Twitch being blocked by the telecom operator. Both Reliance Jio and Jio Fiber subscribers are reporting of this issue. Users report that this arbitrary blockage began around the same time as IPL 2020 cricket tournament kicked off. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36ckzTv via

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

Now that's something you don't see very often - or at all for that matter. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max tops our trending chart for a second week in a row, despite still being at least a couple of weeks away from going official. We have a new runner-up with the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, knocking the Poco X3 NFC down to third. The Samsung Galaxy M51 retains the fourth position, while the newly announced Poco X3 (the non-NFC version) shot straight to fifth. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is seventh with flanked by the Redmi Note 9 pair - the Pro is sixth and the vanilla is down... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mZDVS3 via

Honor Watch GS Pro review

Honor Watch GS Pro is the company's first rugged smartwatch, aiming to become the best accessory the company can offer to outdoorsy types and hikers. We got to spend a couple of weeks with a unit and now we are about to share what impressed us and what rubbed us the wrong way. Introduction The Watch GS Pro is advertised as a "rugged smartwatch for urban adventurers." The wearable is arriving as a competitor to the Amazfit T-Rex by Huami rather than products by Garmin or Suunto, which are better for enthusiast sportspeople and professional athletes but command substantially higher... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mZIFXy via

Huawei Freebuds Pro earphones review

Huawei introduced the Freebuds Pro earlier this month as the company's most premium true wireless earphones and they are already on sale at some markets. We got a pair from Huawei to spend a few weeks with and review all the new features, including the active noise cancellation. Design and comfort Unlike its Freebuds 3 earphones that followed the Apple AirPods' design, the Freebuds Pro provide a fresh take at what TWS should look like. Yet, the boxy "stem" was as much design as it was an engineering decision as Huawei crammed a lot of hardware inside to enable all of the "Pro"... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3j857M2 via

Samsung Galaxy A72 Will be Company’s First Penta-Camera Phone: Report

Samsung Galaxy A72 will be the company’s first smartphone with a five camera setup, as per a report. The phone will reportedly will be released in the first half of 2021. The penta-camera setup won’t be debuted on a Samsung flagship phone, but instead on Galaxy A72, a phone that is expected to be priced in the mid segment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/331xiGC via

OnePlus 8T Battery Specifications Confirmed, Warp Charge 65 Announced Ahead of October 14 Launch

OnePlus 8T will come with a 4,500mAh battery and support Warp Charge 65, OnePlus confirmed through a post on its community forums. This will be an upgrade when comparing with the OnePlus 8 as that model debuted in April with a 4,300mAh battery that supported Warp Charge 30T. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33Y0e1N via

Realme SLED 4K Smart TV With 55-Inch Screen Size Launching in India Soon

Realme will debut its SLED 4K Smart TV in India soon, the company shared on its blog. Realme is calling it the “world's first SLED 4K Smart TV” and that it provides an experience “beyond your imagination.” It will be a 55-inch smart TV with 4K resolution and as per the blog post, it will offer high colour accuracy along with better eye care. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kNv43Y via

Redmi 9 Review

The Redmi 9 boasts of a big battery and a gaming-oriented SoC, but with a starting price of Rs. 8,999, should you be considering it? Read our review to find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32YzizA via

Canon EOS C70 With CMOS DGO Sensor, RF Lens Mount Launched, Mount Adapter EF EOS R 0.71x Debuts As Well

Canon EOS C70 has been launched as the latest model in the company’s cinema EOS camera range. The new model comes with Canon’s RF lens mount and is compatible with a new Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x that enables it to work with a range of EF lens series. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j6tTfA via

Apple Mask Unboxing Offers Closer Look at Face Masks Designed by People Behind iPhone

Apple has developed a self-designed mask for its employees in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Apple Mask is the first such product created in-house by the Cupertino giant for its own employees. It was recently unboxed on a popular YouTube channel, offering a first look at the mask. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mQMRc6 via

Google to Delhi High Court: Allowed to Share Google Pay Customer Transaction Data With Third Parties With NPCI Permission

Google India Digital Services, which operates the Google Pay app, has told the Delhi High Court that it is allowed to share customers transaction data with third parties with the prior permission of NPCI and payment service providing (PSP) banks. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/304kRIa via

Dell G7 15 With Intel 10th-Gen Core Processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics Cards Launched in India

Dell G7 15 has made its way to the Indian market after debuting in the US back in June. This model has been refreshed with Intel’s 10th generation Core processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards. It boasts of slim bezels on three sides, thinner profile, and innovative Origami hinge design. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cqkehj via

Garmin Venu Sq, Venu Sq Music Edition GPS Smartwatches With Colour Touchscreen, 6 Days Battery Life Launched

Garmin Venu Sq and Venu Sq Music Edition have been launched as the latest GPS smartwatches by Garmin. Both new models share the same list of specifications — except the built-in storage that is limited to the Venu Sq Music Edition for storing music directly from a streaming service such as Amazon Music, Deezer, or Spotify. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cutcKc via

Government unlikely to revoke PUBG ban despite Tencent licence withdrawal: Report

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on PUBG following PUBG Corp's decision to withdraw the mobile game's publishing rights in the country from China's Tencent, a senior government official said. PUBG, a popular online multiplayer battle game, was among 118 Chinese-origin mobile applications banned earlier this month. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ezfut8

Vodafone arbitration case: All options open, govt to take action after studying award

An international arbitration tribunal in The Hague ruled that India's imposition of a tax liability on Vodafone, as well as interest and penalties, were in a breach of an investment treaty agreement between India and the Netherlands. The government said it will consider all options, including legal remedies. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/341hDqb

Google parent agrees to $310million misconduct lawsuit settlement

Google's parent company has reached a $310 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit over its treatment of allegations of executives' sexual misconduct. Alphabet Inc said that it will prohibit severance packages for anyone fired for misconduct or is the subject of a sexual misconduct investigation. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3kTqXU1

What Makes Whirlpool's IntelliFresh Pro an Ideal Refrigerator for Most Indian Homes

That’s not all, the new Whirlpool IntelliFresh bottom mount refrigerator’s breathtakingly elegant design, premium steel finish, sleek chrome and feather touch UI on the outside and metal-clad air tower, infinity shelves with a chrome tint and premium door bins on the inside, are enough to leave everyone awestruck. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mV1RFW via

Google Pixel 5 to launch October 15, Pixel 4a 5G wouldn’t arrive until November

The Google Pixel 5 is going to be announce on September 30 alongside a 5G-enabled variant of the Pixel 4a. On Friday, we heard from both @Jon_Prosser and @evleaks that Google might price the Pixel 5 at $699 in the US and even more for Canada. A new claim from Prosser suggests that Google won’t have the Pixel 5 available until October 15 and that the Pixel 4a 5G might not be available until November. Pixel 5 5G(Just Black & Subtle Sage)- Preorder: Sep 30- Launch: October 15They made an oopsie with the 4a 😂👇Pixel 4a 5G (Just Black)- Preorder: Sep 30- Launch: Nov 19Pixel 4a 5G (Clearly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kPSN3n via

Counterpoint: Average selling price of smartphones rises 10% globally in Q2 2020

A new report from Counterpoint Research gives us insight on the average selling price (ASP) of smartphones in each major market. The major markets: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and China are listed in the visual graphic below. As per the report, the ASP of each market has increased in every market except for Latin America. The highest increase in ASP is noted in China, where the average smartphone sale price is now $310. Meanwhile, North America saw a 7% increase of ASP YoY (Year-over-year compared to the same quarter last year) at... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3j5XxRQ via

OnePlus 8T confirmed to pack 4,500 mAh battery with 65W charging

The OnePlus 8T will be unveiled on October 14 and OnePlus has already confirmed it will sport a 6.55" 120Hz FullHD+ flat display. The Chinese phone maker also teased 65W fast charging, which has now been confirmed in a post on OnePlus Forums. OnePlus' 65W fast charging is called Warp Charge 65, which OnePlus says will provide 8T "a day's power in 15 minutes". To be more precise, it will charge the 8T's 4,500 mAh battery from flat to "almost 58%" in 15 minutes, and 100% in 39 minutes. To achieve those speeds, the OnePlus 8T won't pack a single 4,500 mAh battery. It will come with two... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/36d5qBk via

iPhones dominate the top 10 smartphones sold in the US during first week of September

In a new report from Counterpoint (via TheElec) a list of the top 10 selling smartphones for the first week of September were released. The dates cover smartphone purchases estimated between August 31 and September 5. The list certainly shows the lack of diversity in smartphone popularity among American smartphone consumers. The top three devices are all iPhones. The iPhone 11, 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE 2020 are still seeing strong smartphone sales in the US. Apple also took the 5th and 6th spots with the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 Pro. Basically, every iPhone that Apple sells is on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mTgAkH via

Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick Lite Launched: Price in India, Features

Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Lite are official as the two new variants in its popular range of streaming devices. The new Fire TV Stick variants support streaming at up to full-HD resolution, and run on a redesigned user interface of Amazon’s Fire TV OS. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kLTPxf via

Realme Narzo 20 Pro to Go on First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 Pro is set to go on sale for the first time in India today, September 25, starting 12pm (noon). The smartphone is offered in two storage configurations as well as two colour options to choose from. It will be up for purchase starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme website. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hZ7uz9 via

Without Evidence, Right-Wing Commentators Link Soros to Louisville U-Haul

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Mobvoi announces TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform

Mobvoi is the company behind products like the TicWatch and the TicPods. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS has been made official and it brings some improvements over its predecessor. The most notable change is the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform, and the TicWatch Pro 3 is the first one to pack the new chipset announced back in June. The TicWatch Pro 3 uses version 2.0 of its Dual-Layer Display. When its main AMOLED screen turns off, a low-power TN Screen takes over and actively displays the time, date, step count, and basic information about an ongoing workout. This display is backlit... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/306n7i6 via

Samsung India posts first video teaser for the Galaxy F41

The unveiling of the Galaxy F41 is still a couple of weeks away – it’s scheduled for October 8 – but Samsung India already posted the first teaser video. It expands on the #FullOn tagline of the new F-series line-up and makes no attempt to hide the phone. The video description has links to the Samsung site as well as Flipkart where the phone will be available once it launches. The F41 is designed and made in India, at the Noida factory, specifically. There’s not much in terms of specs yet, besides noting that the screen will be a Super AMOLED panel and that the phone will pack a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/33YAa6E via

Oppo is also launching a smart TV in October

Smartphone companies have been expanding their portfolios with smart TVs recently. OnePlus, Nokia, Xiaomi, Realme and even Honor have released products in this segment lately, and now Oppo is planning to join. During the 2020 Oppo Developer Conference, officials announced the company’s ecosystem is going to expand with a TV, which will be released in October. Yi Wei, General Manager at Oppo, did not reveal much about the actual TV but announced it is a key step towards expanding the company’s IoT network of devices. Rumors are pointing to two sizes - 55” and 65”, with different... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3n0lzQS via

Amazon announces new Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite

Amazon has announced two new Fire TV devices. The first is an update to the existing Fire TV Stick and the other is a new Fire TV Stick Lite. The updated Fire TV Stick now features the faster SoC from the Fire TV Stick 4K. This means you get a new, faster quad-core CPU and a better GPU that can launch apps and start playing content quicker. It also includes new dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for faster and more stable connection. The standard stick is still limited to 1080p at 60Hz but it now supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG content. There's also support for Dolby Atmos for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3csgjjU via

Facebook, Twitter Arbitrarily Censuring ‘Nationalistic’ Content: Tejasvi Surya

BJP member Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday raised the issue of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook allegedly arbitrarily censuring content posted by users, especially those with a "nationalistic approach" and sought government intervention for protection of such content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HlpCqo via

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Open Beta 2 now available

On Wednesday, OnePlus released the second Open Beta for Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11 for both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The changelog mentions several bug fixes and introduces a new feature to Ambient Display. The feature is named “Canvas” and will show an outline of a wallpaper image in the Ambient Display. This would be visible while unlocking the phone from the Ambient Display and then fades into the full wallpaper photo when the screen fires up. The feature is in Beta and only works with photos shot with the phone. We anticipate OnePlus would eventually add some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2S73ylL via

Google Pixel 4a 5G Specifications Leak, Tipped to Have Many Similarities With Pixel 5

Google Pixel 4a 5G specifications have surfaced online just days ahead of a virtual event taking place on September 30 where the new smartphone is likely to debut. The new Google phone, which will be a 5G variant of the earlier launched Pixel 4a, is said to come with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that is rumoured for the upcoming Pixel 5. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33Tdfts via

Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8; Will Pack a 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy F41 will launch in India on October 8 via Flipkart. The phone is going to be the first in Samsung’s newly announced ‘F-series’. The dedicated Flipkart pages shows the Galaxy F41 will feature a massive 6,000mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display, and also mentions a couple other details about the phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3061Ghr via

US carriers announce Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pricing and availability

Following Wednesday’s announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, US carriers have detailed pricing and availability for the new lower-cost Samsung flagship model. As Samsung has confirmed, we can expect to see more “Fan Edition” phones in the future. AT&T Starting with AT&T, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is going to be available for S700 and pre-orders open on September 24 with retail availability starting on October 2. The carrier will be offering up to $700 off with an eligible trade-in, but AT&T hasn’t detailed which devices are eligible. The phone will cost... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/33RJd9r via

Samsung Galaxy F41 is coming on October 8, design and key specs revealed

Samsung teased the new Galaxy F series last week, and today, Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart revealed that the Galaxy F41 will be unveiled on October 8 at 5:30PM IST (12PM UTC) as the first smartphone in the lineup. The promo page for the Galaxy F41 set up on Flipkart also reveals the design of the smartphone and confirms a few specs: sAMOLED Infinity-U display, triple rear cameras, fingerprint reader, and a 6,000 mAh battery. The rest of the specs of the Galaxy F41 are yet to be officially confirmed, but its user manual revealed that it will feature dual speakers, and one of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2G0ZLUf via

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets eSIM enabled with the latest software update

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 unveiled earlier this month lets you have two different numbers - one through the regular SIM, and another through an eSIM. The eSIM functionality wasn't available out of the box, but Samsung has now released a new software update to enable it. This new firmware, sporting version number F916BXXU1BTIA and currently seeding in Europe, adds SIM card manager to the Settings menu that lets you use an eSIM on the Galaxy Z Fold2. It also updates the camera app. The Galaxy Z Fold2 went on sale in major markets last week. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865+ SoC,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32WhjcS via

Oppo Reno4 Lite gets certified on FCC with familiar specs

Oppo Reno4 Lite is getting closer to a launch, as the phone has just been certified at the FCC - the agency that regulates all communications across the United States. The phone with model number CPH2125 is listed with its dimensions, weight, and battery capacity, and they are identical to another Oppo phone that is already on the market - the Oppo F17 Pro. The Reno4 Lite moniker hasn’t been officially confirmed, but it already appeared under the same model number in previous leaks. If this phone is truly the F17 Pro, then we should be expecting a device with a Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32REbKF via

Google Pixel 5 Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Support Reverse Wireless Charging

Google Pixel 5 is expected to be launched at the tech giant’s hardware event later this month. The price and full specifications of the upcoming 5G phone have reportedly been tipped, hinting at an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, an OLED hole-punch display, and reverse wireless charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3i1Zgqk via

Tesla's Value Drops $50 Billion as Musk's Promised Cheaper Battery 3 Years Away

Investors slashed $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,67,734 crores) from Tesla Inc's market value on Tuesday despite CEO Elon Musk's promise to cut electric vehicle costs so radically that a $25,000 (roughly Rs. 18.4 lakhs) car that drives itself will be possible, but not for at least three years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZYktLC via

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker With Bluetooth Connectivity Launched

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker have been unveiled by HMD Global alongside the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 smartphones. The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, as their name suggest, are designed as a watered-down variant of the Nokia Power Earbuds that were launched at IFA 2019 last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2RWY0d7 via

Microsoft announces new voice assistant for Outlook, adds new features to the email app

In a new post, Microsoft detailed several new changes coming to Outlook for Windows, Android, and iOS. To start, Microsoft wants to simplify the setup process for adding your email from Outlook on your computer to your mobile. You’ll be able to scan a QR code from your computer that will securely transfer email credentials to Outlook mobile. This will not only help users, but your IT department will be happy about it as well. A new feature can suggest replies for emails based on its context. For example, if an email asks about availability, Outlook can suggest you send availability for a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kDUT6n via

Apple Store Online Launched in India With Direct Customer Support, Trade-Ins, and More

Apple Store Online has launched in India today, September 23, providing customers not only the ability to purchase products directly from the Apple Store, but also get direct customer support. Till now, Apple products have been sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, but now, interested shoppers can purchase their desired Apple product straight fro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3iYsbws via

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick Lite leaks with new remote

WinFuture has leaked a set of promotional images of a new lower-cost Fire TV Stick that Amazon is expected to be launching soon. The timing is coincidental with the 2nd generation Fire TV Stick going out of stock on the retailer in the US. Although the report didn’t offer any of the new device’s specs, the “Fire TV Stick Lite” might be a new lower cost alternative to Amazon’s current Fire TV Stick 4K, which runs $50 on the retailer’s website. Amazon also (still) offers a refurbished version of the second-generation Fire Stick with an updated Alexa remote that includes a built-in IR... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3kDRhRR via

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 finally receives Android 10 update

Android 10 first came out a year ago, and Android 11 has already been released by Google at the beginning of this month. Neither of these facts has stopped Verizon and Samsung from holding up the Android 10 update for the Galaxy Tab S4 sold by Big Red - up until now. It's finally rolling out, so you can taste last year's Android... today. At this rate, don't expect to ever get Android 11 on the Tab S4. Just saying. Anyway, the new software is build T837VVRU4CTH6, and it packs Samsung's One UI 2.1 on top of Android 10. The August 2020 security patch level is included. Once again,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mJnDMK via

Google Pixel 5 full specs leak

Yesterday we saw the Google Pixel 5 being listed at various retailers in both the UK and continental Europe, ahead of the phone's official unveiling on September 30. Today, from Germany comes a full specs leak of the upcoming device. Let's dive in. As rumored countless times before, the Pixel 5 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset, and not the flagship-grade Snapdragon 865 or 865+. This means lower performance, but also a lack of support for mmWave 5G - only Sub-6 networks will work. The screen will be a 6-inch 1080x2340 OLED with 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR support,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/300qGqg via

WhatsApp Working on a ‘Expiring Media’ Feature to Delete Photos, Videos Once Viewed: Report

WhatsApp is seen working on a new feature called Expiring Media that would make media files such as images, videos, and GIFs sent to the recipient’s phone disappear once they leave the chat. The new development appears to be an extension to the Expiring Messages feature that is in the works by the instant messaging app for some time. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35Ysl3A via

Beijing unlikely to approve ByteDance's TikTok deal with Oracle: Report

Beijing is unlikely to approve an "unfair" deal Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc said they have struck with ByteDance over the future of video-streaming app TikTok, Global Times said in an editorial. ByteDance, earlier has said it will create a U.S. subsidiary partly owned by U.S. majors Oracle and Walmart. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/35ZXjYS

iOS (and iPad OS) 14.2 Public Beta now available

iOS 14 was just officially released last week with major changes to iOS and iPad OS devices and their home screens, among many other changes. Less than a week later, Apple is already hard at work on incremental updates with the release of the iOS 14.2 Public Beta. The Beta is now open to anyone with an Apple ID and a compatible iPhone or iPad device. iOS 14.2 brings a new Music Recognition function right in the Control Center, which integrates Shazam’s (newly acquired by Apple) music recognition abilities. It will let you recognize music that’s ambiently playing and will also be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HfntfS via

Xiaomi's Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro might be cheaper than previously rumored

Xiaomi's Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been leaking a lot recently, and there's a lot of anticipation building for these phones that are successors to the highly popular Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro from last year. A few days ago, a rumor said the Pro model would be priced at €699, which is probably more than most people would have hoped for. Here's a plot twist. Today, yet another unconfirmed rumor comes to contradict that. According to one tipster in Germany, the Mi 10T will be priced at €499, while the Mi 10T Pro will go for €599. That's a full €100 cheaper than initially rumored, and also,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3iTnX9k via

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G get listed in Europe

Google is finally going to make the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G official at an online event on September 30. As we get closer to that, we have more and more clues about these phones. Today they were found listed at multiple European retailers, with those listings giving us presumptive pricing, color options, storage size, and even a possible release date. Let's start with the latter. According to BT in the UK, the phones will be out on October 15. The Pixel 4a 5G will cost £499 with 128GB of storage, while the Pixel 5 will go for £615. The Pixel 5 will be offered in black and green,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/32Q8u4i via

Justice Dept. to Brief States on Google Antitrust Inquiry

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Realme C17 arrives with 90Hz display and four cameras

Realme is having a big day in the Asia Pacific - the Narzo 20 family is being announced in India but before that the division in neighboring Bangladesh has just introduced the Realme C17, which will be going global. It comes with a big display, big battery with fast charging, and four cameras on the back. The C17 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 460 chipset with 1.8GHz octa-core CPU, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution has a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen-to-body ratio is rather impressive for an entry-level phone, and it's further boosted by the selfie camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mBzCfj via

iPhone 12 Will Cost More Than iPhone 11; Apple May Not Meet Its 80 Million Units Shipments Target: Report

iPhone 12 will cost more than the iPhone 11, a tipster shared on Chinese micro blogging website Weibo. It was initially believed that the upcoming iPhone 12 may cost between $699 (roughly Rs. 51,200) and $749 (roughly Rs. 54,800) with the latter seeming more likely. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ceEDG0 via

Watch the Realme Narzo 20 series announcement live here

The Realme Narzo 20 phones are in their green room and are almost ready to start the show. The live stream will begin at 12:30 PM Indian time/7AM UTC and you can watch it below. Once the dust settles, you will be able to find the new models at Realme.com and Flipkart. There will be three of them: the Narzo 20, 20 Pro and the 20A. So far what we know about them is that they are “performance oriented” phones aimed at “young players”. The Narzo 20 Pro is teasing Dart fast charging support while the vanilla Narzo 20 promises a “best-in-segment” battery. Even the Narzo 20A, which should be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hOYOvl via

Watch the Realme C17 announcement live here

Realme announced the C15 in July and introduced the C12 last month. Today, the company will add another member to the C series - dubbed Realme C17. The launch event will be hosted by Realme in Bangladesh, which will be streamed on YouTube starting at noon local time (6AM UTC). You can join us in watching the event by tuning to the stream below. Realme already confirmed that the C17 will pack a 90Hz display with a quad camera setup on the back joined by a fingerprint reader. The company hasn't divulged the entire specs sheet of the C17, but previous leaks revealed the smartphone will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2RMhpgS via

The Oppo Find X2 Pro is the most underrated flagship of the year

To say that 2020 has been all sorts of weird so far would be an understatement, but phone makers left and right have continued to churn out new devices at what seems like breakneck speed. We’ve seen a ton of flagships already, and most of those are excellent. And yet, the prices have crept up continuously, so a lot of them are quite expensive. However, if the amount that a proper top of the line device commands nowadays isn’t an issue for you, the question remains - which is the one to buy? That’s complicated, but if you are (or will be) looking for a new flagship smartphone to call your... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2RGKs5y via

Realme 7 in for review

Realme is one of the few companies that actually managed to increase its sales during the first half of the year despite the pandemic, and seeing its currently lineup it will probably be able to maintain the momentum in the second half. One reason for that to happen is the arrival of the Realme 7 - a new phone with solid specs and an aggressive price tag. The phone is now with us, and here are our initial impressions before we go through with our detailed testing process and full review. Our unit arrived in Mist Blue color and it looks quite nice for a phone in these price segments.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3mCwtvH via

Week 38 in review: Sony Xperia 5 II is here, new iPads and Apple Watch, LG Wing

This is your week's recap. There were a few of major announcements this week courtesy of Sony, Apple and LG so let's get started. Sony unveiled the Xperia 5 II, which is largely identical to the Xperia 1 II, but has a more compact 6.1-inch 1080p OLED with a fester 120Hz refresh rate. The Xperia 5 II will go on pre-order on September 29 for $950 and will begin shipping all the way on December 4. Apple held a September event that was focused on the Apple Watch and Apple iPad, instead of the iPhone 12 series. The Watch Series 6 has a brighter always on display, new Blue and Red models and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3hI3YJu via