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Major leak reveals almost all features of upcoming Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20

The Huawei9 Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are just 2 weeks away from being officially announced, yet, that hasn’t kept the leaks machine from holding back the information on the two phones. Turns out, there has been a massive leak from the house of Huawei. Isreali tech website Girafa seems to have got hold of the launch presentation of the two phones, revealing some very interesting features, some of which don’t exist on any phone, let alone other Huawei’s phones. The first unique feature we may see be announced is Voice ID. This is supposed to be some sort of voice unlocking feature which could involve bone conduction.  As you can see in this image, Huawei says the Mate 20 phones will be the first in the world to support voice unlocks. It is very likely that in order to use the feature, you’re going to have to use Huawei’s own headset, similar to HTC’s USonic, which tailored the sound profile based on the inner structure of the listener’s ear. However, this only worked with HTC’s suppl...
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OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 4 with power optimisations, bug fixes and more rolling out now

OnePlus has been relentless with software updates for the OnePlus 6, a phone that launched in June. The flagship smartphone was the first outside of Google’s own devices to receive the Android 9 update and the company is continuing to enhance the user experience through the beta program. In that regards, OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS Beta 4 for OnePlus 6 users and the new update brings a number of improvements and as usual bug fixes. You can see the detailed changelog below OxygenOS Open Beta 4 Detailed Change Log System Fixed touch latency issue Optimized standby power consumption Communication Optimized UI for speed dial and calling interface Fixed issue of accidentally answering the second call while using answer calls by gesture Community 2.2.0 Community notices added as feature New feed for following community members Stickied comments displayed on the app Added more options to share threads General user interface tweaks and bug fixes Of the above changes, the most notable is p...
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iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max reportedly hit by charging problems

Apple recently launched the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at an Gather Around event in the US. The phones went on sale last week and users have already started to report some issues with the premium smartphone’s charging. According to a report, several users are facing problems when they charge their iPhones with wired chargers. They say that when they plug-in their iPhones to charge with the charger, the handsets didn’t charge until they had to manually wake the screen up. Some users said they had to flip the cable before it started to charge the smartphone. According to Gizmochina, the users have created a thread on the Apple Community website which lists the problems. Famous YouTube personality Lewis Hilsenteger of the Unbox Therapy has also confirmed the issue. He asked for eight iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones and he claims that of the eight, seven units suffered from the issue. He claims that “one iPhone XS Max didn’t even wake up even after pushing the power button while ...
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Google could pay Apple 9 billion to be default search engine on iPhones

Google will reportedly pay Apple an amount of $9 billion (approx Rs 65,000 crores) to remain the default search engine for iPhone's Safari browser this year. According to Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall, the amount could go up to $12 billion (about Rs. 87,000 crores) in 2019. The also claims that Apple is one of the biggest sources of traffic for Google on Search. “We believe this revenue is charged ratably based on the number of searches that users on Apple's platform originate from Siri or within the Safari browser,” Business Insider quoted Hall as saying in an investor note. According to the report, in 2013 and 2014 the sum was $1 billion (Approx Rs. 7,250 crores), and in 2017 the figure was reportedly $3 billion (about Rs 21,750 crores). Apple is said to use Google as the default search engine in Safari on iPhones and iPads that run on iOS. Apart from this, the Cupertino-based giant also uses Bing in several other places such as searching the web via Siri. Apple recently an...
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Nokia 71 Plus TENAA listing confirms rear dual-camera

Last week, an image made rounds on the internet claiming to show the back panel of the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone. The image is claimed to have leaked from the factory and showed a dual-camera setup. Now the phone has been spotted on TENAA essenstially confirming the back panel design with two cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The listing also shed light on the specifications of the smartphone. The dual rear camera setup allegedly consists of a 12MP sensor coupled with a 13MP lens. The front shooter consists of a 20MP unit. According to the specs sheet, the Nokia 7.1 Plus comes with a 6.1-inch panel featuring 1080 x 2246 pixel resolution. There is an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz, which could be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. The SoC is paired with two sets of RAM and storage, the 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB. The phone is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Source Last week, the back panel that leaked showed Android One marked implying that the smartphone may...
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Lenovo Legion Y530 Review

Lenovo Legion Y530 is a portable and stylish gaming laptop that might not have the best specifications, but could fit the needs of many buyers. Read our review for more. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2R6jjY4
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OnePlus The Lab initiative gives 10 users a change to get the OnePlus 6T before anyone else

OnePlus has announced a new edition of its ‘The Lab’ initiative that gives select users the chance the get their hands on the OnePlus 6T ahead of its initial availability. The company will choose 10 people who will become among the first to use its upcoming flagship smartphone. These fans will then be invited to these share experience with the user in the form of an ‘in-depth review’.  Those interested can click here and fill out the necessary details. The application process will be open till 9PM HKT (6:30PM IST) on October 8. Those who are selected are expected to share a detailed unboxing impressions as well as an in-depth review with the OnePlus community. OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus 6T in a couple of months. The phone is expected to features a ‘waterdrop’ notch on a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. The phone will most likely be available in multiple variants....
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Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite tablet launched with Harman Kardon tuned quad-speaker setup

Huawei has quietly launched a new tablet called the Mediapad M5 Lite. The new tablet features an aluminium unibody build and sports a quad-speaker setup. The tablet sports a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It also sports a display aspect ratio of 16:10. Powering the device is a mid-range Kirin 659 SoC. The Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite is available in two variants. One with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tablet packs a 7500mAh battery and Huawei notes that it supports the company’s M-Pen lite stylus. However, the availability of the stylus with the tablet will vary depending on the region. The MediaPad M5 Lite runs on EMUI 8.0, which is based on Android Oreo v8.0. The most notable feature of the new tablet is the quad-speaker setup. The company notes that the speakers have been tuned by Harman Kardon and feature Huawei’s Histen 5.0 sound system. The device is available in Champagne Gold and Space Grey colour variants. ...
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Apple successfully appeals University of Wisconsin patent lawsuit

Apple has managed to persuade a federal appeals court to reverse a decision made last year regarding a patent infringement lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. According to a report by Reuters, the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals said that Apple “deserved judgement as a matter of law, because jurors could not have found infringement based on evidence introduced in the liability of a 2015 trial.  To recall, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) had sued Apple in 2014, claiming that the iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus smartphones infringed a 1998 patent that described a means to improve performance by predicting the instructions given by users. The prediction cuit was reportedly used in the Apple A7, A8 and A8X chips found in the phones.  In October 2015, WARF won the patent lawsuit as the jury declared that Apple owed $234 million in damage. However, US District Judge, William Conley added $272 million to the initial amount as additional damaged plus int...
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Google rolls out Wear OS update with more proactive help from Assistant

Earlier this year in July, Google announced a Wear OS update with a new design for appointments, a faster Google Pay, and some bug fixes. Now Google is rolling out Wear OS version 2.1 to all compatible smartwatches. The new update comes with a long list of improvements, including a new streamlined interface that lets you into the smartwatch’s most important screens with a single swipe. For example, swiping left from the home screen shows you Google Fit, which now sports an overhauled screen that shows ‘Move Minutes’ and ‘Heart Points’ statistics. Swiping right brings up Google Assistant, which too has been tweaked to be more “proactive”. It now provides the user with useful and timely information like traffic updates and potential flight delays. Swiping up, on the other hand, reveals all unseen notifications. Swiping down gives the user access to useful shortcuts to features like Google Pay and ‘Find my phone’. Google Assistant also suggests the users to try out features they may not ...
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Its official: researchers name Vorombe titan the worlds largest bird

What’s common among ostriches, rheas, emus, and kiwis (not New Zealanders obviously)? They’re all elephant birds that are members of the extinct family of birds called Aepyornithidae. They had two genera previously recognised by scientists Aepyornis and Mullerornis, explains Sci-News. Believed to have roamed the island of Madagascar until their extinction around the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries, the first of its species, Aepyornis maximus, had often been considered to be the world’s largest bird. Back in 1894, British scientist CW Andrews described an even larger species, Aepyornis titan. It has often been dismissed as an unusually large Aepyornis maximus specimen. A new study led by James Hansford reveals Aepyornis titan was after all a distinct species. Aepyornis titan is now named Vorombe titan. According to Sci-News, the species had a body mass of 800 kilogrammes and grew up to a height of 10 feet (3 metres). Its name means ‘big bird’ in Malagasy and Greek. “Elephant birds ...
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Google Marks 20th Anniversary With a Doodle

The 20th anniversary Google doodle explores popular searches all over the world throughout the last two decades - whether it be the status of your favourite object orbiting the sun, the latest on the world's biggest events, or the meaning of love. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2InffPy
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50 million Facebook accounts hacked, heres how you can tell if youre affected

A Facebook hack has resulted in the data of 50 million accounts exposed. Facebook’s Vice President of Product Management, in a detailed blog post, said that the social network discovered a vulnerability in its system that allowed hackers to “take over people’s accounts.” Facebook claims to have patched the vulnerability and additionally, users affected by the hack have been forced to sign in to their accounts once again. If you have been logged out of your account tonight, chances are your account may have been hacked. Facebook will also show a notification on top of the news feeds of users that have been affected. In the blog post, Rosen detailed that the hackes exploited a “technical vulnerability” in the “View As” feature, a privacy tool that allows users to see how their own profiles look to someone else. Rosen wrote, “It’s clear that attackers exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s code that impacted “View As.” This allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens which they could t...
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Best Bluetooth speaker deals under Rs 1,000 on Amazon

A wireless speaker is an ideal device to boost the sound of your smartphone without spending thousands of bucks. They are portable and handy, at the same time eliminate the hassle of a wired speaker. We have handpicked some of the best Bluetooth speakers that are up for sale on Amazon with a hefty price cut. So, let’s get started.  iBall Musi Cube BT20 Portable Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 1,119 Deal price: Rs 699 The iBall Musi Cube BT20 Portable Bluetooth Speaker features a built-in mic, which allows you to answer calls with the phone connected to it. Besides regular Bluetooth streaming, users can also route audio via a flash drive, an AUX cable, and a microSD card. According to the company, the speaker can provide up to four hours of music playback in a full charge. Click here to buy.  Juarez Super Bass Mini Portable Speaker Price: Rs 2,490 Deal price: Rs Rs 699 The Juarez Super Bass Mini Portable Speaker is Bluetooth 4.2 enabled and it comes equipped w...
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Facebook is testing refreshed Messenger design with some users

At its F8 developer conference in May, Facebook promised of bringing new changes to its Messenger app to make it cleaner and faster. Now, it seems that the company is testing the new changes as some users have reported of seeing the new features without updating their app. As per Android Police, the Messenger app has received a new revamped design for some users and as mentioned above, they didn’t update their app, which means that it's a server-side update. The new design is said to completely change the look of the app as the bottom bar only features three tabs.  The camera and new chat button can be seen on the upper right corner, while the less urgent options like games, businesses and more have been moved to the explorer tab. The customizable chat colours still remain but the chat screen has been revamped with a cleaner interface with fewer elements and clutter. Facebook will also roll out a dark mode for the Messenger app with the new interface but there are no screenshots o...
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Nokia 7 plus Android 9 Pie update rolling out today

HMD Global has announced that its has started to roll the Android 9 Pie OS update on the Nokia 7 plus (Review) and owners of the smartphones will start receiving Android 9 Pie on their Nokia 7 plus from September 28 but the Digital Wellbeing features will be available to users from this autumn. As part of the Android One programme, the Nokia 7 plus will introduce App Actions - a feature unique to Android One devices and Google Pixel smartphones running on Android 9 Pie. App Actions constantly learns from a users daily usage and assists them with everyday tasks. The Digital Wellbeing features encourage users to take breaks from screen time. New functionalities include - highlighting device time on the Dashboard, the ability to set time limits for app usage and Wind Down Mode which fades the phone to grayscale and activates Do Not Disturb at a predetermined time. “We constantly strive to deliver on our promise of offering pure, secure, up-to-date Android on Nokia smartphones. Today, we ...
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iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max sale starts in India today, Paytm Mall offers Rs 7,000 discount

Recently, the Apple has launched three new smartphones iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. These new devices finally have gone on sale in India today at 6:30 PM. The Apple enthusiast in India can purchase these devices both online and offline, while Paytm Mall has announced an interesting offer under which buyer will get Rs 7,000 discount. There is also an EMI and free delivery option available for buyers.  The launch of new iPhone means a price cut on older models in the country. Along with iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Paytm Mall is also offering up to Rs 12,000 cashback on iPhone X. The 64GB variant of iPhone X is available for Rs 92,690 along with Rs 12,000 cashback on Paytm Mall. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max 64GB variant is priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,09,900 respectively, while their 256GB variant is available for Rs 1,14,900 and Rs 1,24,900 respectively.   iPhone XS specifications  The Apple iPhone XS features a 5.80-inch display with a resol...
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak reveals voice unlock feature

Several leaks and reports have been linking the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone with a lot on new innovation. Recently, a report talked about a new square camera array that the smartphone is expected to come with. Now, Israeli technology news platform Girafa has claimed that the smartphone, which is scheduled to launch on October 16 in London along with the Huawei Mate 20, will feature Bone Voice ID, a technology that will let owners unlock their handsets with a voice command. Girafa also says that the tech is so powerful that it can recognise “the magic words” in crowded areas as well. It has been heavily reported that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will offer an in-display fingerprint sensor and Face ID. The platform says that Huawei’s technology will sport an advanced 3D face recognition system and will unlock the phone in half a second. The platform further claims that the smartphone will come with a battery capacity of 4,200mAh and with that, the company reportedly plans ...
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Oppo Find X with 10 GB RAM spotted on TENAA, reportedly scores 271,362 in Antutu benchmarks

Oppo showed some innovation with its Find X smartphone that sported a futuristic look, thanks to the motorised camera setup. Although the device uses moving parts, which are bound to fail past a certain usage limit, the company seems to be working on its successor that comes with a similar design and notably, 10GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A recent TENAA listing reveals the device in a new grey colour and suggests that it could come equipped with the same motorised camera setup and a near bezel-less display. However, it remains to be seen whether the upcoming phone is just a new memory variant or a new Find series device.  In a separate report, the Antutu benchmark of the new variant has also leaked online. As per the image, the new 10GB RAM model of the phone manages to score 2, which is not as high as one would expect. The 8GB RAM variant of the OnePlus 6 managed to score 244,517 in our Antutu benchmark test and it should be noted that simply increasing the RAM in a pho...
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Taiwanese white hat hacker promises to delete Mark Zuckerbergs Facebook page, will stream it live

A Taiwanese white hat hacker is claiming to delete Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page and stream the whole thing through a Facebook Live session. In a Facebook post, the hacker, named Chang Chi-yuan said he will be deleting the account of Facebook’s founder himself and scheduled a live stream for Sunday 3:30 PM IST. The hacker’s Facebook Page, which is in Taiwanese has 26,000 followers. The page, and Chang himself, is listed as a “special contributor” to Line Corp’s bug bounty hall of fame for 2016. Chang was reportedly sued by a local bus operator in Taiwan for hacking into their system and buying a ticket for a single Taiwanese dollar. The hacker is also known for writing articles on earning money by hacking. Facebook too has a bug bounty programme where it rewards and recognises individuals who successfully point out and fixes bugs on the platform. If Chang is successful, it won’t be the first time Zuckerberg’s account has been hacked. The Facebook co-founder’s page was hacked back in...
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Acer unveils self-driving concept car in Taiwan

Acer unveiled a self-driving concept car at the Taiwan Automotive Technology Innovation Summit 2018 today. According to a press release sent out by the Taiwanese electronics company, it worked in collaboration with Yulon Group, one of the country’s top automakers and its subsidiaries HAITEC and Luxgen. The former is an automotive electronics provider, and the latter, a car brand. Integrating Acer’s autonomous driving system with the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform, the two companies demonstrated their Level 4-ready self-driving concept car, reads the press release. By doing so, the companies showcased their shared vision of AI and autonomous driving technology. “Both the automotive and ICT industries are going through a paradigm shift; automation, connectivity, electrification, and ‘servicification’ are key trends of future development,” commented Edward Lin, Associate Vice President of Value Lab at Acer, Inc. ““In the realm of smart transportation, Acer already has a foothold in ...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 626-inch full-HD+ notched display, quad-camera setup launched in Thailand

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in Thailand. The new phone is quite similar to its predecessor in terms of design but following the trend, it gets a notch on its display. Additionally, it features a 19:9 display aspect ratio and comes with dual front-facing sensors with AI-enabled features and Beauty Mode. The main camera sensors also get an overhaul and the display size is slightly bigger this time. The company announced the device via its forum and Facebook page but it is not listed on its Thailand website yet.  Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications The Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor as its predecessor, the Redmi Note 5 Pro (review). It does feature a slightly larger 6.26-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi says that it sports 86 percent screen-to-body ratio, and its screen is protected by a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass with 500 nits of brightness. The phone comes with 4GB RAM co...
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Moto X4 3GB32GB variant is reportedly available for Rs 13,999

Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom is making news again - this time for selling the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant of the Moto X4 for a price of Rs 13,999. The retailer posted a photo and the price drop information about the handste on Twitter. The smartphone is listed for Rs 15,999 on Flipkart and Amazon is selling the phone for Rs 13,621, which is approximately less than what Mahesh Telecom is selling the smartphone for, but the retailer's tweet confirms the price drop. Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto X4 smartphone in November last year at a starting price of Rs 20,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage was priced at Rs 22,999. The smartphone sports a 5.2-inch Full HD display whihc is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 SoC and is equipped with a 3000mAh battery with Moto’s TurboPower fast charging system. At the back, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup consisting...
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Microsoft to end support for Skype 7 on November 1

Microsoft has announced that it will end the support for Skype 7 (Skype classic) on November 1 and reiterated that the users should soon upgrade to the newer Skype 8. Microsoft claims that updating from version 7 to version 8 will allow it to unify the experience of using Skype across all desktop and mobile platforms. It says that all version 8 applications are optimised to work in conjunction with company’s modern, mobile-friendly cloud services architecture, with which its engineering teams can deliver features and quality improvements to customers quickly. “We’re continuing to work on your most requested features. As we continue to focus on and improve Skype version 8, support for Skype versions 7, and below will end on November 1, 2018 on desktop devices and November 15, 2018 on mobile and tablet devices. Although you may be able to use older versions for a little while, we encourage you to update today to avoid any interruption,” the company states in a blog post. Skype ...
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Lenovo Legion Y530 Review

Lenovo Legion Y530 is a portable and stylish gaming laptop that might not have the best specifications, but could fit the needs of many buyers. Read our review for more. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2R6jjY4
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Fortnite Battle Royale Season 6 update brings map changes, Shadow Stones, pets and more

After a lengthy wait, the Season 6 update for Fortnite Battle Royale is finally here. As expected, the update brings with it a slew of gameplay changes like new outfits, pets, along with changes to the map and more.  One of the most notable changes to the map is the new floating island that is now located above the Loot Lake. According to the video shared by Epic Games, the island is created by ‘Kevin the Cube’, the large purple cube that landed on the map a few weeks back. The cube slowly made its way to Loot Lake, where it melted and turned the lake purple and bouncy. The update also brings with it a new consumable called Shadow Stones. The stones grant players with temporary powers like invisibility and the ability to phase through walls.  The update also brings Battle Pass for Season 6 and the developer notes that it offers over 100 rewards and is available for 950 VBucks, which is the in-game currency. With the pass, players can level up and earn up to 100 rewa...
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LG V40 ThinQ revealed with five cameras, 64-inch display in new official video ahead of launch

A week ahead of the official launch LG has teased the LG V40 ThinQ in a 30-second video. The video has been posted by the company on its official media channels like YouTube and Facebook, and it shows off the upcoming smartphone's design, five cameras, along with its colours. LG claims that this is the first time ever that the company has revealed its product's design before the official launch. The LG V40 ThinQ will be unveiled on October 3 in New York and on October 4 in Seoul, South Korea. In the video, LG emphasises on the “clean smartphone design,” saying that the texture of the handset is soft and the smartphone has a silky feel which is said to be achieved by sandblasting the reinforced glass on the back. The smartphone will be available in Platinum Gray, Carmine Red and Moroccan Blue colours. The width of the handset is said to be the same as the LG V30, but the bezels are reportedly slimmer and the screen size is increased to 6.4-inches. When it comes to the camera, t...
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Google Pixel 3 XL new hands-on video suggests improved haptic feedback

Another day, another Google Pixel 3 XL leak. This time a new hands-on video has been posted again by a Russian reviewer named Rozetked. In the video, the reviewer can be seen comparing the Pixel 2 XL with the Pixel 3 XL and he claims that the haptic feedback on the Google Pixel 3 XL has been improved and is better than its predecessor. He says that the feedback is “a new awesome vibration system,” which is smooth and is akin to that on Apple devices (Taptic Engine) and he adds that the haptic feedback “may be better” on the Pixel 3 XL. Apart from talking about the haptic feedback, the reviewer also speaks about the upcoming device's glass back, notch, camera bulge, wireless charging, a single rear camera and a possible Google Pixel Ultra. Just like most of the reports, Rozetked says the smartphone looks “good” with an all-glass back and wireless charging but tears apart the notched display. Just like in the previous leaks, there is only one camera on the back but one can also noti...
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