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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ latest update brings improved stability

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are well loved for their amazing audio quality and great feature set, but some adopters have experienced issues that the company is now addressing. Owners of the wearables have reported that there is a software update, hitting the Buds+, bringing “improved system stability and reliability”. Screenshots of the incoming update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ The update’s firmware version is R175XXU0ATH7 and is just 1.38 MB in size. The changelog doesn't say what has been done in particular. A quick test of our unit reveals the minor connectivity issues that...

nubia Red Magic 5S review

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OnePlus working on an entry-level phone powered by the Snapdragon 460

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When OnePlus unveiled its Nord it left plenty of fans disappointed with its limited international availability. One big market to lose out was the US though we did get a promise that there will be more affordable OnePlus phones in the coming months. According to a new report from Android Central the next budget OnePlus device will bear the Clover code name and will come with a price tag in the $200 range. More importantly, it will be available globally. OnePlus Nord The report specifies the phone’s key specs which include a 6.52-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC with 4GB RAM and...

Realme CEO tests Realme 7 gaming capabilities in new teaser

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Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro are arriving on September 3 and at least one of the phones will pioneer a new chipset. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe, posted on his Twitter page a confirmation the all-new handset will be launched in India, and he is using it in a short 10-second video. I am happy to bring another World’s First Processor & yes, we are launching it first in India with the #realme7series. We will continue to introduce #TechTrendsetter products to mid-range too and raise the bar for a smoother experience. Watch the launch at 12:30PM, 3rd Sep....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 goes on pre-order, Thom Browne edition in tow

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Samsung is all set to officially announce its Galaxy Z Fold2 on September 1 this time with its full specs and pricing. Ahead of next week’s event, Samsung UK has listed the Z Fold2 in Mystic Bronze and Black colors with a retail price of £1,799 and September 17 shipping date. Open sales are expected to start a day later on September 18. Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost £1,799.00 in the UK. Samsung's pre-order page is already live. Confirms September 17th shipping date and September 18th release. https://t.co/HpkErtigWJ— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) August 27, 2020 A quick comparison reveals...

Xiaomi demoes its third-generation solution for under-display front camera

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Selfie cameras have always been the biggest hurdle in the pursuit of the all-screen-front of smartphones. Bezels got thinner and thinner until they transformed into notches that eventually evolved into punch holes. The logical next step is an under-display front-facing snapper and ZTE is expected to introduce a working smartphone with the technology next Tuesday, September 1. This is a huge motivator for other companies, and Xiaomi has revealed it is also joining the race. A company VP shared on his Weibo profile that their third-generation solution is finally ready for mass production, as...

Oppo patents slider phone with extendable display

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According to the latest smartphone patent from Oppo, a new smartphone design has come about. This design is reminiscent of the classic slider phone: a mobile device with a display that can be slip up along a track to reveal either a larger display or a set of buttons underneath. The latest patent marries the slider to a modern touchscreen smartphone. Rather than a smartphone that folds closed like the Galaxy Z Flip, the Oppo patent (filed back on February 27 2020) shows a smartphone with a square-size display. Upon pulling the display up, the screen gets longer and taller into an “open”...