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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Apple begins shipping first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders ahead of Friday release
October 19, 2020
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders have started shipping out to early buyers. As usual, this doesn’t mean you should expect your iPhone 12 order to arrive any earlier than the October 23 release date.
If you check your order status via Apple’s website…
Reeder 5 RSS app now available for Mac and iOS with home screen widgets, iCloud syncing, more
October 18, 2020
Reeder is one of the most popular RSS readers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and this week it’s gotten a handful of new features. Reeder 5 is now available as a new purchase with support for home screen widgets, new feed syncing features, and more.
For iOS 14 users, Reeder…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more
October 18, 2020
Apple officially announced its new iPhone 12 lineup this week, alongside new MagSafe charging accessories and the HomePod mini. Read on as we recap the details of everything Apple revealed during its October event as part of this week’s top stories.
HomePod mini
Apple kicked things off this week with the official announcement of the HomePod mini. Just like the rumors had predicted, this is a…
