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Sony Xperia 5 II available for pre-order in the US with a free gaming bundle, but there's a catch

October 12, 2020
The Sony Xperia 5 II went on pre-order in Europe and it has now reached the US. There are no Sony-branded headphones in it for you, instead there’s a gaming bundle available (which does include headphones). Note that if you order now you will have to wait for well over a month before getting your phone as the release date is set for December 4. In Europe the first units will ship next week and…
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Xiaomi demos intuitive way to interact with smart gadgets - just point your phone at them

October 12, 2020
Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology has made its way to several smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G. Besides offering a high bandwidth method of transferring data, UWB accurately calculates the distance and relative position between devices, which promises to change the way we interact with smart home devices. As Xiaomi demonstrates in the video below, direction tracking tells the phone what…
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OnePlus Gallery version 4.0.77 brings OxygenOS 11 design, more

October 12, 2020
The OnePlus Gallery version 4.0.77 update is now rolling out via the Google Play Store and brings with it the OxygenOS 11 UI overhaul and design to devices without said update. After the stable OxygenOS 11 update began rolling out for OnePlus 8 series devices, the Chinese OEM confirmed that those with devices up to and including the OnePlus 6 will be eligible for an upgrade to their enhanced…
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Feature Request: Let people sign up for the iPhone Upgrade Program online in advance

October 12, 2020
Signing up for the iPhone Upgrade Program online should be the least-hassle way to buy a new iPhone every one to two years. You get an interest-free loan, and can then choose between upgrading every year – returning last year’s phone – or every two years, when the old phone is yours to pass on to a family member or to sell. But there are some limitations to it in the US and elsewhere that…
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