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Ten years ago, Epic helped to legitimize iOS as a gaming platform with a small demo

September 1, 2020
On September 1st, 2010, Epic Games released its Citadel tech demo in the Apple App Store. It was a boring thing to actually play — you simply walked around a medieval town in first-person perspective, taking in the sights with no objectives — but this calm debut marked a big moment for iOS, the App Store, and Epic Games. It proved that developers could fit gigantic, richly detailed set pieces…
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Nokia 2.4 renders showcase the next affordable Android One device

September 1, 2020
Leaked press renders of the upcoming Nokia 2.4 have given us a look at the follow-up to late 2019’s affordable Nokia 2.3. The press renders have come courtesy of Evan Blass, who shared the images of HMD Global’s next affordable smartphone over on his paid-for Patreon account. The design follows the same “Nordic” design principles that have dominated the Nokia series since a re-launch in…
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau will oversee ‘brand synergy’ between OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme

September 1, 2020
According to a new report from , OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is undertaking a new role as an SVP of “OPLUS,” a new investor group over OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme. Pete Lau got his start with OPPO, but split from that company to take the lead at OnePlus. With this new move, Lau won’t be leaving OnePlus. In fact, he’ll still be in his same position, this new role is simply in addition to…
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LG made a virtual showroom to show off its IFA 2020 lineup

September 1, 2020
The IFA, one of the the first big in-person tech events happening post-lockdown, will open on September 3rd. It’s an invite-only affair that’s limited to 1,000 people per day, though, which is probably why LG has launched a virtual showroom even though it will be…
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Google’s Android TV dongle could cost just $50, according to this leak

September 1, 2020
Google’s Chromecast is a fantastic way to fling streaming video from phone to TV — but these days, you can often get a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire Stick with a dedicated remote control for the same money. But what if Google launched an Android TV dongle with its own remote control for the same $50 you’d pay for a high-end Roku or Fire stick? That’s exactly what 9to5Google seems to…
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