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MIUI 12 hits Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T's global version

November 1, 2020
Xiaomi has started seeding the latest MIUI 12 version to the global Redmi Note 8T. The firmware version is 12.0.1.0.QCXMIXM and, of course, it’s still based on Android 10. The October security patch comes along too. However, if you are a European owner, the update might arrive a little later. Units outside of China and Europe are receiving the much-awaited MIUI 12. Anyway, aside from all…
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Weekly poll: Will a Huawei Mate 40 have you saying goodbye to Google?

November 1, 2020
Huawei’s rapid-fire event this Thursday brought many new devices, the most interesting of which are, of course, the new Mate flagships. The ANC over-ear headphones, the fancy smartwatch and the other things are interesting as well, don’t get us wrong, but let’s focus on the phones for now. Starting with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. This phone will be available in the UK on November 13 and should…
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Huawei nova 8 SE specs leak, reveal 66W fast charging

November 1, 2020
Update: The leakster has also provided official images of the phone which we included below. Original article follows: Huawei’s latest nova series phone was the nova 7 SE 5G Youth (yes, that’s the real full name) with a Mediatek chipset and now the company is preparing a…
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Google will fix Pixel 5 bug that leaves battery indicator stuck

November 1, 2020
Battery life is perhaps the best upgrade to the new Pixel 5, but there’s a weird bug some users have noticed. The battery indicator on some Pixel 5 units is getting stuck at a certain percentage despite extended usage, but a fix is coming. If you’ve already had a Pixel…
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New 'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' trailer reveals its story

October 31, 2020
Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment studio ILMxLAB has released a new trailer for Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, and it gives us a glimpse of the kind of adventures we can expect from Ady Sun’Zee. It shows the young Padawan exploring a mysterious Jedi temple with guidance from Yoda, who’ll be voiced by the character’s original actor Frank Oz. “A mysterious evil awaits,”…
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Samsung redesigns its Galaxy Store to focus on games

October 31, 2020
Samsung wants its phones to be the go-to option for mobile gamers, and it’s taking another step towards achieving that goal. The redesigned Galaxy Store has just two home screen tabs: one for apps and one for games. Each time you buy a game from the Galaxy Store…
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Google Pixel 5 can be repaired same-day at all uBreakiFix locations in the US

October 31, 2020
While the Pixel 5’s combination of aluminum and “bio-resin” should afford it far more durability than typical “glass sandwich” flagship phones, there’s still a chance of things breaking, like the screen or protective camera glass. Google is once again partnering with uBreakiFix to offer same-day repairs for the Pixel 5. Earlier this week, the Pixel 5 began shipping to those who…
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