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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 specs leak: QLED, 12+ hours battery, no fingerprint, & alleged price

December 24, 2020
Following a render leak on Monday, key specs for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 have now emerged with a possible starting price. This comes from a slide tweeted by Microsoft leaker WalkingCat (@h0x0d) today. The original model announced this January uses a 4K AMOLED touchscreen, and Samsung is now following that up with a QLED (Quantum dot LED) screen at 13.3 inches. Samsung calls it a…
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Samsung opens Android 11 beta to Galaxy A51, M31 devices

December 24, 2020
The rollout of Android 11 to Samsung’s massive portfolio of devices has started and, so far, things are way ahead of schedule. Now, some of Samsung’s more affordable devices from the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series are getting an Android 11 beta program, including the…
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Oppo to hold a proper event for Reno5 Pro+ 5G on December 24

December 23, 2020
Oppo mentioned the December 24 launch date for the Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone two weeks ago, but today we learned there will be a proper announcement with an event. It is scheduled for tomorrow at 15:30 local time in China (that’s 07:30 GMT). Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G key features The Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G has leaked multiple times, and combined with all the teasers the company posted tomorrow’s…
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Samsung announces One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy M31

December 23, 2020
Samsung today announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy M31, making it the first M series smartphone to get the company’s newest custom Android skin. Those interested in getting a taste of One UI 3.0 can join the beta program from the Samsung Members…
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Xiaomi posts official Geekbench results of Mi 11 series

December 23, 2020
The Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup is right around the corner, with the official launch taking place on Monday, December 28. We already spotted one of the phones being tested on Geekbench but today the company decided to take matters into its own hands and revealed official results…
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Meizu starts recruiting Android 11 beta testers for Meizu 17 series

December 23, 2020
Meizu has started recruiting Android 11 beta testers for its Meizu 17 series in China, which includes the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. The company currently has 3000 slots for each device and is already rolling out the first beta update for the Meizu 17 duo. Those interested can enroll in the beta program by heading to the > menu on their smartphone and fill in the required details. But do note…
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Apple begins sending hacker-friendly iPhones to security experts

December 23, 2020
The security experts participating in Apple’s Security Research Device (SRD) Program may soon be receiving their hacker-friendly iPhones. According to MacRumors, the tech giant has notified the first batch of participants that their SRD phones will be sent out right away. iPhones for the program behave like their standard counterparts, but they provide security researchers with more access so…
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