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iPhone 12 series doesn't support 5G in dual SIM mode

October 19, 2020

A leaked listing on Apple’s Sales Web (ASW) page, which provides detailed information on all of Cupertino’s products, revealed an important detail on the new iPhone 12 series’ 5G connectivity. You be able to use dual SIMs while on 5G. You can either have your regular SIM card and eSIM working at up to 4G LTE speeds or use one of them on 5G. Dual SIM connectivity will automatically drop new…

Meizu launches premium UR Live Special Edition earphones

October 19, 2020

Meizu just launched a pair of Premium wireless earphones in China with neckband. Starting at CNY 1,299 ($195), the Meizu UR Live Special Edition are among the most expensive products in this form factors. The earphones are marketed as compact without sacrificing audio…

First unboxing videos offer closer look at blue iPhone 12 and graphite iPhone 12 Pro

October 19, 2020

The first iPhone 12 unboxing videos have started to hit the web today. These videos come from various sources who have access to iPhone 12 shipments ahead of Friday’s public release, and they offer a real-world look at new color options and more. The first video was…

Samsung Galaxy A51 also get One UI 2.5 update

October 19, 2020

Samsung continues rolling the One UI 2.5 to more and more of its phone. Most recently the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy S9 duo got their serving and now Galaxy A51 is joining in on the fun. The popular midranger is reportedly getting the A515FXXU4CTJ1 update alongside the October security patch. It seems to be limited to Russia for now but we’re expecting the firmware to make its way to more regions…

Shazam for Android adds persistent notification for quick music identification

October 19, 2020

Ahead of an upcoming Control Center integration in iOS 14.2, Shazam for Android is getting a persistent notification to initiate music identification from anywhere on your phone or tablet. Officially launching with version 11.00, though already available in 10.51 for…

5G on the Moon? NASA backs Nokia’s space communication network starting with LTE

October 19, 2020

NASA recently unveiled the winners of its fifth round of Tipping Point technology innovators. Most funding goes toward demonstrating ways to refuel vehicles in space for sending heavier payloads to the Moon. One experiment being funded by NASA, however, is focused on…

iPhone 12's Ceramic Shield costs the same $279 to replace as iPhone 11 Pro's glass

October 19, 2020

Apple’s new ‘Ceramic Shield’ front glass on the iPhone 12 series is heralded as being 4 times harder to break than the glass on the iPhone 11. But should you break it, Apple will charge you the same $279 to replace it as it did the iPhone 11 Pro’s glass. The iPhone 12’s new OLED display also costs $279, which is $80 more expensive to replace than last year’s…

YouTube Studio for Android hits 100 million Play Store installs

October 19, 2020

If you run a YouTube channel (guilty as charged!) and want to get quick stats on the go, then YouTube Studio is effectively the go-to on Android and iOS. It may need some work here and there, but now, YouTube Studio for Android has hit an impressive 100 million downloads…

BMW iDrive 7 update will bring Android Auto to around 750,000 cars globally

October 19, 2020

Although it is one of the last automotive manufacturers to add Android Auto to its vehicles, BMW is now set to bring the digitally-driven interface to approximately 750,000 cars with the iDrive 7 update. In a press release, BMW has confirmed that the iDrive 7 upgrade will…

Xiaomi demos 80W wireless charging that can fill 4,000mAh battery in just 19 minutes

October 19, 2020

Fast-charging tech has become a battleground in recent years as speeds and battery sizes have ballooned. Xiaomi is fighting back against the likes of Oppo and OnePlus with the announcement of more efficient 80W wireless charging that can top up a 4,000mAh cell in just 19 minutes. For those wanting a quick top-up, just one minute on this charging pad will net you 10%, while 8 minutes gives a…