Flashback: remembering the best Tegra-powered phones, tablets and "others"

Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG...

Huawei P Smart 2021 in for review

The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery...

Weekly poll results: the Huawei Mate 40 Pro can do well, but it might take a sweet pre-order bundle

Last week’s poll shows that Huawei’s new phones can stand on their own feet, even without the Google software ecosystem. However, there are several factors that will impact how the new models will perform in the market place. We gave the Huawei Mate 40 Pro its own poll as this one will first get a global release – units will be available in Europe next month. About 20% of voters are ready to grab one as soon as local stores open sales. Slightly more people are interested, but think that the €1,200 price tag is too steep. There’s still time before pre-orders kick in, so maybe Huawei will...

Hot take: OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100

OnePlus isn't what it used to be - as the market changes the company evolves to try and adapt better. Its phones slowly turned from flagship killers to actual premium flagship phones. Sure, they are still undercutting many of the competition based on MSRP, but store prices are usually close enough so as not to make a difference. And while OnePlus matches the competition in the display and design and its software is a favorite to many it often fails to impress with camera quality. However, we are not here to talk about flagships. Instead we will focus on the just launched Nord series -...

Motorola Moto G 5G pops-up online, running a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset

When Motorola announced the rhythmically-named Moto G 5G Plus back in July, it was pretty apparent that a vanilla Moto G 5G should eventually follow. Now we seem to have the scoop on a Moto device, codenamed “Kiev”, allegedly coming to market as the Moto G 5G. The original source on this is somewhat sketchy. But seems to mostly check out. Motorola Moto G 5G leaked shot Apparently the Moto G 5G will be based on the new Snapdragon 750G chipset – a promising part that offers 5G support, including mmWave and AI noise suppression at a budget price point. The exciting silicon already...

Samsung highlights some of the new One UI 3.0 Android 11 features

One UI 3.0 builds are well into public beta at this point. Galaxy S20 family devices in both the US and Germany, signed-up for the program are already running test Android 11, One UI 3.0 ROMs and in a more-recent development, so are US Note20 units. A new page has now gone up on the company’s official Malaysian website, highlighting some of the major new additions and changes in One UI 3.0. Probably the biggest news on there, however, is in the small print below the images, that promises a November launch for One UI 3.0. Samsung is yet to officially unveil a list of supported...

Micromax In 1A phone teased in video ahead of launch

Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma...

Google Pixel 5 teardown video offers a bit more context for the screen gap issue

Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is...

Apple iPhone 12 Pro in for review

Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more...

OnePlus 8T gets minor OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update

The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and...

T-Mobile announces LG Wing is coming to the carrier, launched BOGO deal

Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really...

iPhone 12 cameras can only be replaced by official Apple technicians, 12 Pro is unaffected

Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks...

LG’s Q3 earnings report shows signs of recovery for mobile division

Earlier today, LG posted its earnings report for the July-September period and results from the mobile division are looking promising. Operating income from mobile was listed at KRW 1.52 trillion ($1.34 billion) - a 17% quarter on quarter increase in sales. Despite this, the mobile division is still operating at a loss - $124.9 million for Q3 which is down from the $169.1 million loss in Q2 2020. LG saw improved sales figures across major markets in North and South America. The LG Wing, Velvet and Q51 were listed as the key smartphones for LG in the past quarter. Increased production...

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Latest OnePlus 8T promo video is shot on the phone itself

The tagline for the OnePlus 8T launch was “Ultra stops at nothing”, now the company has tapped actor/writer Kalki Koechlin to expand on that message in a spoken word poetry format. The video below was written by Koechlin and shot on an 8T. You can also follow the Source link for how OnePlus is handling the eventful year that 2020 turned out to be and how it wants to help the community do the same. The recently launched Open Ears Forum in India asked the question “How do we use OnePlus devices and OxygenOS in a time like this to minimize distractions and maximize productivity?” The...

Snapdragon 875 could be 25% faster than its predecessor, leaked AnTuTu result shows

The Snapdragon 875 chipset is code-named “Lahaina” and it may be significantly faster than expected – an early benchmark shows a score of over 847,000 points in AnTuTu. This is much higher than its predecessor, which currently tops the charts with 663,000 points or so. That’s a jump of over 25%, a huge leap for a yearly upgrade. Of course, these results will need to be corroborated before the Qualcomm team can pop the champagne. For comparison, the iPhone 12 scored 660,000. While the Kirin 9000 and Exynos 1080 posted scores of 696,000 and 693,000, respectively – enough to top...

Pixel 5 gets mediocre 120 points in DxOMark test

Google Pixel 5’s main camera uses the Sony IMX363 – the same sensor that the Pixel 3 and 4 used. And it’s lacking the Pixel Neural Core as apparently the Snapdragon 765G has enough processing power to handle the Google algorithms that are behind the success of the Pixel cameras. Still, there’s only so much that can be done given the old hardware and lack of a third camera – there’s no zoom camera this time (last year, it was the ultra wide cam that was MIA). DxOMark gave the phone an overall score of 120, an improvement over the previous generation but not enough to get it out of the...

Our Apple iPhone 12 video review is up

Apple finally launched the iPhone 12 lineup and for the first time, there are four smartphones - mini, vanilla, Pro, and Pro Max. The iPhone 12 was expected to be the bestseller of the four by delivering the most versatile size at a more affordable price tag. Having already completed our written review, we are now ready to show you the video version. It's over 10 minutes long, so take a comfortable seat and see what Will has to say about the Apple iPhone 12. There are plenty of things to get enthusiastic about but Apple also managed to disappoint some of its hardcore fans. While...

Update brings REM sleep detection to original Amazfit GTR and GTS, improves GPS

Amazfit unveiled the second generation GTR and GTS smart watches and among their upgrades was REM detection. REM sleep is essential for a good night’s rest, this update will improve the sleep analysis performed by the watch. After installing the new firmware, you can activate REM detection in the Zepp app (which used to be called Amazfit). A previous update enabled the original Amazfit GTR and GTS to detect daytime naps too. This update also improves the accuracy of GPS tracking during exercise. It’s not the first to do so, Amazfit has tweaked the GPS speed and position accuracy...

FT: companies can resume supplying Huawei with smartphone components

The siege on Huawei may be easing off a bit – at least as far as its mobile division is concerned. The Financial Times reports that companies will be able to supply Huawei with components for non-5G uses. More specifically components that won’t be used in the company’s 5G networking equipment. “It has been indicated to us that chips for mobile devices are not a problem,” says an executive from an Asian semiconductor company. Samsung Display already has a license and Mr. Lee, an analyst at Jefferies, writes that Sony and OmniVision have been given the green light to supply Huawei with...

PUBG Mobile officially pulls out of India

The Ministry of Electronics & IT in India banned 118 mobile apps back in September, and the list included the popular game PUBG Mobile. After multiple attempts to get back on track and to bring the battle royale title to its fans, PUBG Corporation has finally given up and announced it is terminating all service and access to users. Starting today, October 30, PUBG Mobile Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG Mobile Lite will stop working. The rights of the PUBG Mobile brand will be returned to the owners of the intellectual property and Tencent Games will no longer have rights to the franchise in...

Honor 10X Lite goes official with Kirin 710 and 5,000 mAh battery

The latest addition to Honor’s X10 lineup is here with the 10X Lite. It’s a more affordable alternative to the X10 5G and X10 Max 5G and brings midrange specs and a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. The 10X Lite brings a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner while the bottom houses the headphone jack and Type-C connector. Around the back, we have an f/1.8 aperture 48MP primary shooter paired with a 5MP ultrawide lens. Keeping them company are two 2MP modules for macro shots and...

Samsung’s SmartThings Find helps you find your Galaxy phone and accessories

Up until now, Samsung phone owners have the option to use the company’s Find My Mobile as well as Google’s Find My Device to locate misplaced or stolen phones. Today, Samsung is introducing a new service called SmartThings Find. It works on all Galaxy phones and tablets running Android 8 or later and can also be used to track wearables like Galaxy Watch devices (running Tizen 5.5 and above) as well as Galaxy Buds Live and Buds Plus. It’s part of a new update to Samsung’s SmartThings app and is already up and running in most regions around the world. The service comes with some cool new...

LG phone with rollable display allegedly coming in March, but first a classic flagship

LG’s focus at the start of next year will be on two projects – Rainbow and B Project. The former is expected to be a classic flagship, a continuation of the V-series. The latter is will have a rollable screen. It’s part of LG’s Explorer Project, which gave us the unorthodox LG Wing. B Project will have a similarly “out there” design – part of the screen will be rolled up for compactness but will be rolled out during use for a larger screen size. LG teased this device at the end of the Wing announcement, you can see it in the video below (we’ve cut out just the relevant part): ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 might be getting an S Pen, patent reveals

Samsung has been touting the Galaxy Fold and its successor the Galaxy Z Fold2 as the ultimate multitasking mobile device - it is simultaneously a smartphone and a tablet. According to patents filed at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation), the eventual Galaxy Z Fold3 might become even more versatile by also adding an S Pen to its arsenal. The drawings show the stylus will be sitting in the bottom right side of the phone like in a Galaxy Note smartphone. The biggest issue so far was how the S Pen would work when interacting with the crease - reports from South Korea are...

IDC and CR: Xiaomi enters top 3 in Q3

Earlier today we reported that Samsung has grabbed back the top spot in the smartphone world from Huawei according to data by Canalys. Now, two more analysts companies confirm the data, along with the fact that Xiaomi is now in Top 3, surpassing Apple after an impressive performance in Q3 2020 while Huawei concedes the top spot it held last quarter. Analysts at IDC say the market witnessed very strong volumes between July and September in emerging markets like India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, revealed there was some pent-up demand for...

Canalys: Samsung lead smartphone market in Q3, Xiaomi overtook Apple

348 million smartphones were shipped between July 1 and September 30 according to the latest report from Canalys. That is 4 million fewer units than the same time last year. On a quarterly basis, the overall market grew by 22% and Samsung was yet again the runaway leader with 80.2 million shipments thanks to whopping 50% jump in smartphone sales during Q3 with improved cost management and the launch of several midrangers. Coming in at second place is Huawei, the Chinese maker managed a respectable 51.7 million shipments despite its ongoing legal battles. Huawei did decline compared to...

Foldable Samsung W21 5G to arrive on November 4

Samsung has for years had a luxurious line-up for the Chinese smartphone market under the W line. It used to launch exclusive (and ultra-expensive) clamshell phones with Android until the Fold series came to life and now it's more of an exercise in rebranding. The company has confirmed that it's about to welcome a new member along those lines - the Samsung W21 5G. The new phone is scheduled to arrive on November 4 but initial reports and listings reveal that it will be identical to the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Samsung W21 5G poster The only major difference between the W21 5G and the...

OnePlus 8T's Cyberpunk 2077 edition will arrive on November 2

Cyberpunk 2077 might be delayed to December but the special edition of the OnePlus 8T is still on track for a November release. The company confirmed it's coming on November 2 with a modified camera island on the back. The phone is expected to have a custom theme, similar to other cross-branding partnerships in the past. The teaser image suggests the rectangle on the back is getting extra wide to incorporate “2077” for extra fancy looks but it's unlikely that the actual cameras will be any different. Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to arrive on Xbox, Playstation, Windows, and...

Netflix announces price hikes for US customers

As reported by The Verge, Netflix is announcing new rates for US-based subscribers. Currently, the streaming service offers three-tiered plans. The entry-level Basic $9 plan only allows for a single stream at up to 480p resolution and remains unchanged. The next tier - Standard, which is Netflix’s most popular, is being increased from $13/month to $14 – this plan allows for up to two simultaneous streams at up to 1080p resolution. Finally, the Premium tier is going from $16/month to $18. This tier allows for up to four simultaneous streams at up to 4K resolution. Netflix...

Deal: get a Galaxy S20 FE for just $350 or a Pixel 5 for $600

Best Buy got impatient and stopped waiting around for Black Friday. The retailer has ousted some outstanding deals on smartphones, but these, as far as we can tell, are all very short-term. Like, one day only. That means if you like what you read about here, you need to jump straight up to one of the Source links below and make your purchase quickly. First up, we have Samsung's very own 'flagship killer', the Galaxy S20 FE. Its normal retail price is $700, we've seen it offered for $600 a bunch of times, but now you can pick it up for only $350. That's an insane deal, but there are...

OnePlus 9 is headed to Verizon and T-Mobile, apparently

If you're in the US and are wondering which carriers are going to offer the upcoming OnePlus 9, that may be coming sooner than expected, then wonder no more. The enterprising folks over at XDA Developers have discovered, through a deep dive into the OxygenOS code, that the OnePlus 9 is in fact headed to both Verizon and T-Mobile. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro seems to only be on the way to T-Mobile, with Verizon seemingly foregoing the more expensive option. The OnePlus 8 was also offered by Verizon There are very good hints about all of this in the OxygenOS code, but...

Samsung Galaxy A70s finally receives One UI 2.5

We’ve seen plenty of Samsung devices get updated to One UI 2.5 in the last weeks and the latest one is the Galaxy A70s which has is now receiving the update in India. The new update comes with the A707FDDU3BTH4 build number and weighs roughly 1.6 GB. It also brings the latest October security patch on board as well as all the near One UI 2.5 additions. These include Wireless DeX, updated Pro camera mode, Always On Display additions and more. One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy A70s The update is expected to follow a staged approach and will likely make its way to more users in the...

The new LG K92 5G makes next gen networks more accessible

Just a year ago getting a 5G-ready phone meant you had to shell out around $1,000 but since then we’ve seen an abundance of more affordable phones that support the latest network standard and LG’s K92 5G is the latest one. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset and works with sub-6 5G networks only. More importantly, the phone will be available soon in the US at just under $400. LG K92 5G in Titan Gray The K92 features a large 6.7-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. We have a fingerprint scanner on the right-hand-side and the...

Spotify now boasts 320 million monthly active users, Premium users up from Q2

Spotify released its financial results for the July-September period and performance is better than expected. The music streaming platform now boasts a total of 320 million monthly active users (MAUs) which is up by 7% from the 299 million MAUs it reported at the end of Q2 and 29% more than Q3 2019. Premium users now number 144 million, which is a 5% increase over the previous quarter and an impressive 27% yearly growth. Spotify Q3 financial results These numbers still put Spotify as the runaway leader in the music subscription services category, well ahead of Apple Music which...

Lenovo unveils transparent edition of Legion Pro gaming flagship

Lenovo unveiled a transparent edition of the Legion Pro gaming flagship. The X-shaped middle part is now see-through, allowing you to peek at the components inside (the two “wedges” on either side of the X remain opaque). While most phones are pretty static, the Lenovo Legion Pro has a side-mounted pop-up camera. It’s normally hidden out of sight, but with the transparent edition the mechanism that raises and lowers it can be viewed in action. Lenovo Legion Pro transparent edition Lenovo did not say when this special edition will be available (beyond “coming soon”). Some...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra renders revised, now there's an extra camera (or sensor)

While the S21 series is supposed to launch a month earlier than expected, it seems that the design is still being tweaked. OnLeaks is back with a revised version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which has a different camera design from the original renders. Revised design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - note the extra camera/sensor No, the camera island will still look like that, but there’s an extra module on the back. It’s not clear if this is a fifth camera or some sensor (a 3D ToF sensor, perhaps?). Also note that the position of the LED flash has shifted slightly. The...

HeyMelody app lets you update the firmware on your OnePlus and Oppo TWS headset

OnePlus has published an early access version of the HeyMelody app, which can be used to update the firmware of several True Wireless headsets. The main difference between it and the OnePlus Buds app is wider support. HeyMelody supports OnePlus’ Buds and Buds Z, as well as a couple of Oppo Models – Enco W51 and Enco X. You can use the app to pair the buds, check their battery levels and, of course, update their firmware. HeyMelody let's you update the firmware on your OnePlus and Oppo TWS headsets But wider support doesn’t just mean support for more buds, this app works on...

Spiking smartphone sales lead Samsung to record-breaking Q3

Samsung reported its quarterly results for the July-September 2020 period and the numbers look promising. The revenue is KRW66.96 trillion which is the highest ever in the history of the company, while the operating profit is KRW12.35 trillion - a 52% increase from the previous three-month period and 59% better than last year. Q3 2020 Guidance KRW / USD Q2 2020 Results KRW / USD Q3 2019 Results KRW / USD Sales 66.96 trillion / 59 billion 52.97 trillion / 46.72 billion 62 trillion / 54.69 billion Operating Profit 12.35...

Huawei publishes timeline for EMUI 11 beta rollout - 27 Huawei and Honor devices will get it

While Huawei didn’t rank highly in Counterpoint’s Trust Rankings, things are about to change as Wang Chenglu, the President of Huawei’s consumer business software department, says that the company is preparing to release an EMUI 11 update for 37 models. This will push the upgrade rate over 90%. Flagships in the Huawei P40 and Mate 30 series received a public beta of the new OS version on October 10. Today, ten more models are joining the beta program, including the Honor 30 and Huawei nova 7. You will find the list of phones getting the beta below along with a timeline at the...

vivo officially confirms Origin OS is replacing Funtouch OS

Earlier this week, news broke out that vivo is gearing up to replace its Funtouch OS with an all-new overlay called Origin OS based on Android. The project has been dubbed a complete makeover of Funtouch OS and now we have official confirmation from vivo that Origin OS is indeed real thanks to several posts from the brand’s official WeChat account. vivo Origin OS teasers The launch of the new OS is expected to take place on November 19 when vivo is planning to hold its developer conference. There we’ll get to see what vivo has in store on its software front and we also might...

Counterpoint: Samsung reclaims top spot in India as country sees record smartphone shipments

Smartphone makers shipped a record-setting 53 million units in India this quarter, reports Counterpoint Research. This is a growth of 9% year over year (YoY). “The Indian smartphone market is on a recovery path as the lockdown restrictions have been relaxed,” said Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh. Still, most people prefer to shop online. Xiaomi pipped Samsung to become the top brand in India in 2018, but now the Korean company has reclaimed first place. Samsung shipments grew 32% compared to Q3 last year, surpassing even pre-COVID levels. The company has been the quickest to recover...

Apple iPhone 12 mini handled on video

Despite being a full week away from going on pre-order, Apple’s iPhone 12 mini somehow managed to get into the hands of Romanian tech journalist George Buhnici. He then posted a detailed hands-on video of the device where he gives us our first live look and compares it to the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro which further reinstates the mini’s tiny stature. At 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm and 135 grams, the mini is going against the mainstream and finally delivers a one-hand usable iPhone with the latest chipset from Apple. We get to see the mini and its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED against the 12, 12...

Oppo K7x coming on November 4 with a big battery

Oppo is bringing a new smartphone to its lineup of midrangers - the K7x 5G. The launch is scheduled for November 4 and while we don’t know any actual specs about the phone, the company says it will have “lots and lots of power”. We can clearly see a rectangle island on the back for the camera but even when we tinkered with the brightness of the image, we couldn’t make out the number of shooters or how they’re going to be aligned. Rumors are the phone has already appeared on TENAA under the model number PERM00 with a 6.5” LCD of Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 ratio. The battery has ...

Honor teases Band 6 ahead of its official launch on November 3

Honor’s universe of wearables keeps expanding and the latest addition will be the Band 6, the company announced on Weibo. The device will have a big screen and will be officially introduced on Tuesday, November 3. Honor Band 6 official teaser In the Weibo post, the company claimed the Band 6 will mark a new era of full-screen wearables and “this time it will be different”. The predecessor, Honor Band 5, covered all the bases for an affordable device - stylish, unobtrusive, basic fitness tracking. While we expect the same key functionality from the new wearable, we are also likely...

Deal: grab a Google Pixel 4a for just $119.99

Even the Pixel 5 is a mid-ranger this year, but Google's most affordable phone is the Pixel 4a. The phone sells for around $349.99 usually, and for some reason Verizon marked that up to $379.99. No need to worry, though, for Big Red currently has a very nice deal going for the phone. If you are okay to use its installment plan to purchase the device, you can get the Pixel 4a for just $5 per month, adding up (with Verizon math) to just $119.99 over the entirety of the two-year monthly payment period. Those are some huge savings you're getting for a phone that wasn't very expensive to...

Samsung Germany offers up to 200€ off via Samsung Pay rebate when you buy a flagship

Samsung Germany is currently running a “Payday” promotion starting on October 28 through November 18 for any customers who purchase a new Samsung Galaxy flagship phone and register the purchase through the Samsung Members app. Customers can get €200 off when they purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, or Z Fold 2, €150 off when they purchase a Galaxy Note20 Ultra or S20 Ultra, or €100 off when they get a Note20, S20, S20+, or S20 FE. The discount will be honored as a Samsung Pay rebate, so customers would need to pay the regular retail price and then register for the...

T-Mobile expands its mid-band 5G coverage, totaling 410 cities and towns in the US

With T-Mobile’s recent acquisition of Spring, the carrier has been working all year to strengthen its mid-band 5G reach. The 2.5GHz spectrum is what T-Mobile calls its “goldilocks” band – which strikes a balance between reach and speeds (low-band 5G doesn’t have the best speeds and mmWave has pretty bad reach). T-Mobile’s mid-band 5G spectrum (2.5GHz) came from Sprint. T-Mobile is announcing its mid-band 5G network has been expanded to reach “nearly” 410 cities and towns all over the US (up from 210 US locations one month ago). The carrier hopes to cover 100 million Americans by the end of...

AMD announces Radeon RX 6000 series gaming graphics cards

AMD today announced the Radeon RX RX 6000 series of gaming graphics cards. Built on the new 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, these cards provide up to 2x improvement in performance over the previous generation AMD flagship while also including support for the new Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate API and will be available starting November. The most important card in this series will likely be the $649 Radeon RX 6800 XT. It features 72 compute units and 16GB of 16Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit wide memory bus. The 6800 XT can clock up to 2015MHz under load (or Game Clock as AMD likes to call it)...

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