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Xiaomi Redmi K40 surfaces in a set of live images

December 15, 2020
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the Redmi K40, but we now get a set of live shots allegedly showing the phone in a design concealing case. The source says it’s the vanilla K40 but the design will probably be shared among the lineup anyway. The case gives us a peak at the front panel and the camera bits, strategically hiding the finish of the rear and the…
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Strong iPhone 12 demand sees Apple boost 2021 production plans by 20-30% – Nikkei

December 15, 2020
Strong iPhone 12 demand has led Apple to boost iPhone production plans for 2021 by between 20% and 30%, according to a Nikkei report today. It says Apple’s total planned iPhone production for the first half of next year is up almost 30% year-on-year, while initial full-year production targets are up by 20% to hit 230M phones … Nikkei cites supply-chain sources. Apple plans to produce up to…
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Signal now offering encrypted group video calls in iOS app

December 15, 2020
Secure chat app Signal now lets you make encrypted group video calls in its iOS and Android apps. As with Apple’s FaceTime, end-to-end encryption is used … This means that not even Signal can decrypt the calls. FaceTime is the default option for Apple users, but…
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iPhone 12 Diary: Surprisingly, I find myself a fan of the MagSafe wallet

December 15, 2020
Although my iPhone 12 Pro Max and the MagSafe leather case arrived on day one, the MagSafe wallet I ordered with them only turned up last week. I wasn’t sure what I was going to make of it. It was a neat idea, but early hands-on videos suggested it might not work too well in practice … In particular, they suggested there was a risk of the wallet being left in your pocket when you removed the…
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You will soon be able to buy Pixel Bud foam tips from the Google Store

December 15, 2020
It looks like that you will soon be able to officially buy Pixel Buds compatible foam earbud tips directly from the Google Store after a listing inadvertently went live ahead of time on the online storefront. The Comply Premium Foam Tips for Google Pixel Buds are not yet for sale, but the early listing has revealed some of the upcoming features for these higher-end earbud tip options. When…
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