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Google’s Android Phone app now shows verified business callers

September 8, 2020
Google is bringing a new call verification feature to its Android Phone app, enabling businesses to confirm their identity and communicate a reason for their call — before the recipient even answers. The launch comes amid a surge in phone-based scams related to COVID-19. More broadly, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that phone calls were the “number one way people reported being…
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September 2020 patch rolls out for Galaxy Note 8, S9, Note 20

September 8, 2020
The September 2020 security patch is now rolling out for several Samsung Galaxy devices including the Note 8, S9, and Note 20 series. Let’s start first with the Galaxy S9, as the September patch has rolled out, but unfortunately, without the One UI 2.5 in tow. We were…
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All-time low arrives for OnePlus 7 Pro 256GB at $430, today only

September 8, 2020
Today only, Woot offers the OnePlus 7 Pro 256GB in Nebula Blue for $429.99. Free shipping is available for Prime members; otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. As a comparison, it originally sold for $699 and we’ve most recently seen it at $450. Today’s deal is a new all-time low. . The OnePlus 7 Pro delivers a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that’s covered with Gorilla Glass and powered by a…
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What we know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

September 8, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series are some of the most well-regarded smartphones in the world, but they’re also pretty expensive. It looks likely that the company will launch a more affordable version in the near future, dubbed the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. The first rumors…
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Motorola's budget G9 Plus leaks with a 64-megapixel camera and big battery

September 8, 2020
Motorola’s latest leak shows how its budget smartphones are offering pretty decent value. The entry-level Moto G9 Plus (appearing in an Orange Slovakia listing, via Roland Quandt) has four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel main camera, along with a huge 5,000 mAh battery — all for €255, or about $300. It also comes with a 6.81-inch 1080p display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage…
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There might not be a ‘OnePlus 8T Pro’ this year

September 7, 2020
OnePlus has been releasing two smartphone lines per year for quite some time now, and in 2020, that seems like it won’t be changing. According to a fresh rumor, the “OnePlus 8T Pro” may not be heading to market. Last week, the first core details about the OnePlus 8 series hit the web, which suggested that the device will upgrade to a 120Hz display and Snapdragon 865+, as well as slightly…
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