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iPhone 12 preorders twice that of last year’s iPhone 11; Pro demand higher than expected – Kuo

October 19, 2020
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that iPhone 12 preorders are more than twice the level seen for the iPhone 11 last year. He says that preorders reached somewhere in the 1.7M to 2M range within the first 24 hours, contrasting this with a 500k to 800k range for the iPhone 11. However, while it has been widely predicted that Apple’s first 5G phones would generate another ‘super-cycle,’…
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First Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra images show redesigned camera bumps

October 19, 2020
With speculation looming that Samsung may launch its S21 series as early as January we’re naturally expecting to get more details on the upcoming flagships. Well, we got just that thanks to the latest set of renders from which give us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra. In addition, the source backs up the rumors of the January launch. Both phones come with centered punch…
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Samsung Galaxy S9-series start receiving One UI 2.5

October 19, 2020
Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note9 received One UI 2.5, the Galaxy S9-series is joining it with some users reporting that the OTA is happening. This is supposed to be the Galaxy S9 and S9+’s last major update. The firmware version of the software is G96xFXXUCFTJ2…
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iPhone 12 repair costs more expensive than iPhone 11

October 19, 2020
Depressing as it may be to discuss iPhone 12 repair costs before people even get their hands on the shiny new device, Apple has updated its support page to reveal the new costs and fees. There’s a mix of good news and bad … The good news is that screen repair costs…
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Xiaomi's wireless charger can fill a 4,000mAh battery in under 20 minutes

October 19, 2020
Now that Apple introduced 15-watt wireless charging with the iPhone 12, Xiaomi showed off a system that’s over five times faster. It demonstrated an 80-watt wireless charger that could bring a modified Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to a 50 percent charge in 8 minutes, or up to 100 percent in just 19 minutes (via The Verge). That beats any other wireless system and even most wired…
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Hot Take: iPhone 12 lineup

October 19, 2020
Seven years since the launch of the iPhone 4s, Apple didn’t launch its new iPhones in September. Instead, we got them last week, a whole month later than usual. But this year has been anything but usual, so why should we expect that from the iPhone launch? Regardless…
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Xiaomi is working on 80W wireless charging

October 19, 2020
Xiaomi has announced its next salvo in the fast charging wars, a new 80W wireless method that the company claims beats out any other competitor. The 80W solution is said to be able to charge a 4,000mAh battery up to 50 percent full in eight minutes and 100 percent full in 19…
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Xiaomi creates 80W wireless charger, tops up a battery in 19 minutes

October 19, 2020
Xiaomi has a wireless charger on the market that offers 55W fast charging rates but apparently, this isn’t enough. The company has just revealed it has just developed an 80W wireless fast charger that can top up a battery in 19 minutes. A company VP posted a video of the fast-charging process, revealing the new charger looks a lot like the current one. He also claimed the new charger is breaking…
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