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Android Auto Wireless is now available in Russia

September 5, 2020
Out of the countries where Android Auto is supported, there have been two major holdouts that have not allowed Android Auto Wireless — Japan and Russia. Today, it seems Android Auto Wireless has now become permitted in Russia. Last month, Google shared that Android 11 is bringing Android Auto Wireless — previously a Google Pixel and Samsung exclusive — to devices. At that time, both Japan…
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FCC estimates it'll cost carriers $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE hardware

September 4, 2020
Removing and replacing ZTE and Huawei equipment in US networks could cost carriers over $1.8 billion, according to estimates they gave to the Federal Communications Commission. Most of that (over $1.6 billion) could be eligible for reimbursement. However, Congress has yet to appropriate such funds, which could leave small carriers on the hook for hefty bills. In June, the FCC deemed ZTE and Huawei…
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Honor’s latest smartwatch is the ultra-rugged Watch GS Pro

September 4, 2020
Huawei sub-brand Honor has announced its first rugged smartwatch, the Watch GS Pro, at this year’s scaled-back IFA trade show in Berlin. Alongside the new Watch GS Pro is a new fashion-focused smartwatch called the Watch ES. The Pad 6 and Pad X6 Android tablets are also…
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Samsung's Galaxy Fit is 50 percent off at Best Buy

September 4, 2020
One of our favorite fitness trackers is even more affordable thanks to a deal at Best Buy. Samsung’s Galaxy Fit tracker is down to $50, which is 50 percent off its normal price and the lowest we’ve seen it. This sale comes on the heels of Samsung announcing the Galaxy Fit 2 at IFA earlier this week. Buy Galaxy Fit at Best Buy – $50 The Galaxy Fit was a good bargain at $100, so it’s…
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Honor says its new rugged smartwatch has 25-day battery life

September 4, 2020
Even the bulkiest smartwatches from major tech brands can have that slightly milquetoast vibe. Sure, they look butch when you’re in the office, but do you fancy risking it against the elements when you’re in the middle of nowhere? That’s the question Honor is hoping…
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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro renders, specs, and proposed pricing leak

September 4, 2020
Leaked renders of the upcoming Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro have now leaked, giving us a glimpse at the upcoming smartwatch that refines an already successful formula. ‘s Roland Quandt shared some high-resolution images of the likely LiteOS-powered follow-up to last year’s…
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Honor made a 16-inch laptop powered by AMD’s Ryzen 5

September 4, 2020
Pay attention to the PC business and you may notice that the momentum is now with AMD rather than Intel. It’s successes, and Intel’s failures, means that Honor is now adding AMD’s Ryzen 5 4600H into its flagship MagicBook Pro 16.  Design-wise, it looks like the company took Huawei’s MateBook X Pro and stretched that machine out a little. You get the same space gray color, same…
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