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Xiaomi commits to reducing  the plastic used in its packaging by 60%, is keeping the charger

October 20, 2020
Xiaomi tweeted that it has committed to reducing the plastic used in its packaging by 60%, starting in Europe. And it looks like the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the first phone to make that step. Note that this the company is referring to just the retail box, not its contents – you will still get all the accessories. That includes the charger, a USB-C cable and even a case. The Mi 10 Lite (no T) got…
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With Fresco on the iPhone, Adobe hopes a small canvas can spark big ideas

October 20, 2020
Adobe is bringing Fresco, its life-like drawing and painting app, to the iPhone. The app is available for free today as Adobe MAX 2020 kicks off online with sessions streamed to artists around the world. I talked with Adobe and an artist beta testing Fresco on the iPhone to learn why they think big ideas can come from a smaller screen. Everything you love about Adobe Fresco on the iPad —…
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OnePlus 9 is in the works, codename revealed

October 20, 2020
The OnePlus 8T just got out so it’s time to look forward to OnePlus 9, which is supposed to come around sometime in the beginning of next year. There’s no doubt that the company is working on the successor but thanks to a reliable leakster, who is pretty accurate…
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Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G featurephones go global, first stop is India

October 20, 2020
The Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 with 4G support were announced in China earlier this month and HMD Global has now announced its intentions to expand their availability to the rest of the world. First in line is India with sales scheduled to begin on October 23. Nokia 215 4G • Nokia 225 4G Both phones, as the names suggest, support 4G connectivity and work in VoLTE networks. There’s also the…
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Apple supplier BOE making OLED screens for iPhone 12 – report

October 20, 2020
Apple Supplier BOE is making OLED screens for the iPhone 12, according to a supply-chain report. Although BOE has long made LCD screens for Apple, and later graduated to making OLED ones for the Apple Watch, it will be the first time the Chinese company has made OLED screens…
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Apple will reportedly add 5G support for iPhone 12 in dual SIM mode

October 20, 2020
The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro will not be able to access 5G networks if you’re in dual SIM mode, according internal document that was posted on Reddit a few days ago. MacRumors says it was able to confirm the document’s authenticity — it’s apparently for Apple employee training — and that it obtained another internal Verizon slide containing good news. Apple reportedly plans to…
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