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Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 5: Worth the upgrade?

November 4, 2020
It seems ridiculous to be even suggesting that after 12 months, someone “should” upgrade from the Pixel 4 to the Pixel 5, but we’re here to examine whether this is a thought you might be having. 2020 is a very different year for Pixel fans, as there is no real out-and-out flagship smartphone to go out and pick up. Google’s focus this year has been on building a device that resolves some of…
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Google Voice now supports contact cards in text messages

November 4, 2020
Over a year after we first spotted it, Google Voice is rolling out a new feature to its mobile apps — the ability to see previews of vCard contact cards. Google Voice has had trouble with certain types of attachments for quite some time. Videos, for example, didn’t show…
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Google says Pixel 5 screen and body gap is ‘normal part of the design’

November 4, 2020
As customers started receiving the Pixel 5 in mid-October, some noticed a small gap between the display and frame. Google has investigated the issue and says this is a “normal part of the design” that will not impact water resistance. A “Community Specialist” this afternoon said that Google investigated affected units and looked at “quality control data from the factory.” …we can…
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Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals self-developed memory chip

November 3, 2020
Last week we saw a teardown of Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro by Chinese tech blog and now we have a disassembly for the flashier Mate 40 RS which revealed a proprietary HiSilicon storage chip underneath. The teardown starts predictably by heating up the back of the device and…
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iPhone Upgrade Program members can now lock in their iPhone 12 Pro Max and mini units

November 3, 2020
The iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini will become publicly available for pre-order on November 6 (this Friday), but subscribers to Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program can jump to the front of the queue and place their orders now. Both existing and new subscribers to the program can be pre-approved for a new iPhone, you can start the process through the Apple Store app. You can also check the For…
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Video gives us a look at the iPhone 12 leather MagSafe case

November 3, 2020
Apple surprised many when it didn’t launch an iPhone 12 leather MagSafe case alongside the clear and silicone ones. Aside from a brief mention in the keynote, the company only admitted to the existence of leather ones in some small-print at the bottom of a press release … iPhone 12 [Pro] Leather Case will be available beginning Friday, November 6. They will, then, go on sale at the same…
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