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One UI 2.5 now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A71 w/ October patch

As one of the most popular budget devices throughout early 2020, it’s great news to see the One UI 2.5 update begin rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy A71 across the globe. The One UI 2.5 is still based upon Android 10, but includes a number of features that make it a notable upgrade for those that love Samsung smartphone hardware. The Korean firm did confirm that a number of devices would…
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Early iPhone 12 5G speed tests show how results will vary by carrier and location

One of the headlining features of iPhone 12 is its support for 5G connectivity. Ahead of pre-orders beginning on Friday, the first 5G speed tests with the iPhone 12 have hit the web, offering a better, but still incomplete, look at what kind of speeds you can expect with the iPhone 12 using 5G in the United States. The iPhone 12 supports two types of 5G connectivity: mmWave 5G and low-band…
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Sony begins rolling out Android Pie to 30 older TV models

Sony has confirmed that it will be rolling out Android Pie to 30 of its older-generation Bravia and non-Bravia smart TVs from 2016 or later. For those with older models, the 6.7115 firmware has now already starting rolling out with plenty of fixes, and of course, the…
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The OnePlus Nord special edition will be Gray Ash

OnePlus teased a special edition of the Nord and it looked like it will bring back its trademark Sandstone back, however a mix-up revealed that is not the case – instead the new color option will be called “Gray Ash”. The OnePlus Nord Gray Ash special edition post…
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Samsung Galaxy smartphones from $200: S10 128GB now $575 (Reg. $700), more

Today only, as part of its Prime Day event, Amazon is offering up to 30% off various Samsung Galaxy Smartphones. Deals start at $200 for Prime members with free shipping available across the board. Headlining is the Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB for $574.99. That’s down from the original $750 price tag and regular $700 going rate. Today’s deal is the second-best we’ve tracked at Amazon…
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iPhone 12 Diary: Steve Jobs was right

Steve Jobs famously said people don’t know what they want until you show it to them, and he’s still being proven right. After repeatedly calling for a modern iPhone SE, Apple finally made one – but I’m not buying it. The rumor that I thought likely to change my mind…
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iPhone 11, SE (2020) and XR also lose in-box chargers and EarPods

Yesterday Apple unveiled its first iPhones to come without a power adapter or earphones in the box. The new iPhone 12 models ship with a USB-C to Lighting cable and that’s that and we now learn that thechange has been carried over to older models sold by Apple as well. From now on iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020) units will only come with a USB-C to Lightning cable and no power…
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