[ad_1] The phone itself shares many traits with the OnePlus 7T from next door, namely Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a silky smooth 90Hz AMOLED screen (6.5 inches, 2,400 x 1,080 resolution, “waterdrop” notch), in-display fingerprint reader, a 48-megapixel main camera (but f/1.7 instead of f/1.6), UFS 3.0 fast storage and stereo speakers. The quad camera […]
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Google is reportedly testing a 5G version of the Pixel 4
[ad_1] Whether or not you’ll hear about a 5G variant at Google’s October 15th event is another matter. Test production suggests it’s still early, and Nikkei‘s contacts said Google might wait to unveil a 5G version in spring alongside a new budget Pixel phone (the Pixel 4a?). Not that there’s much of a rush to […]
Apple may launch its AR headset with third-party help early next year
[ad_1] Kuo has said in the past that Apple plans to market the headset as an iPhone accessory. It will reportedly wirelessly offload computing, networking and location-related tasks to the iPhone. In this way, Apple hopes to keep the device thin and light. Without providing additional context, Kuo adds Apple will work third-party brands to […]
Google gives its Android office apps a fresher, more consistent look
[ad_1] Google is making it easier to juggle its productivity apps on your phone. The internet giant has released updated versions of Docs, Sheets and Slides for Android with a refreshed visual design that doesn’t add any big features, but should provide an easier and more familiar experience. They all have more consistent controls, easier-to-read […]
Android 10 phones may have to hide third-party navigation gestures
[ad_1] Companies that want to keep Android Pie’s navigation gestures can do so for updates on existing devices, but it appears that new devices won’t have that fallback. We’ve asked Google for comment. If this is accurate, it puts some Android hardware creators in a tough position. Brands like Huawei, OnePlus and others frequently advertise […]
Early OnePlus 8 leak hints at hole-punch display and wireless charging
[ad_1] The leak doesn’t say much about the phone’s purported innards, but there would be one major and arguably overdue addition: wireless charging. OnePlus has skipped the technology so far in favor of its speedy wired solution, but competitive pressure might have forced its hand. It’s also reasonable to suspect that the 8 will have […]
Google’s Pixel 4 may invoke Assistant when you raise the phone
[ad_1] It’s not clear if this will be enabled by default, or how Google might prevent accidental Assistant use outside of requiring specific timing (will it inadvertently react to an ongoing conversation, for example?). The apparent leak also doesn’t indicate whether or not raise to talk would be available on launch. Other rumored Assistant features, […]
Apple’s Deep Fusion photography comes to iPhone 11s in beta
[ad_1] Deep Fusion takes an underexposed photo for sharpness, and blends that with three neutral pictures and a long high-exposure image on a per-pixel level to achieve a highly customized result. The machine learning system examines the context of the picture to understand where a pixel sits on the frequency spectrum. Pixels for clouds will […]
Second SIM card attack can send texts and phone location data
[ad_1] The vulnerability could be used to track a device’s location, point users to phishing websites and rack up fees on calls to toll numbers, among other tricks. Ginno has briefed the GSM Association on WIBattack, although it’s not clear what if anything the industry body is doing to address the issue. It’s not certain […]
Apple releases fix for iOS 13's battery drain and Siri issues
[ad_1] Apple is still racing to fix iOS bugs days after the release of its latest iPhones. The tech giant has released an iOS 13.1.1 update (plus a corresponding iPadOS 13.1.1 version) that tackles a number of glaring problems. The most notable is a fix f… [ad_2] Source link