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LG V60 ThinQ 5G hands-on roundup: Iterative improvements, not ‘wow factor’

Today, LG announced the latest in their V series of Android enthusiast phones, the absolute mouthful that is the LG V60 ThinQ 5G, and gave some reviewers special early access to the phone to compensate for the cancellation of MWC 2020. From what we’ve seen in hands-on takes so far though, the LG V60 doesn’t improve enough on last year’s equally dual-screened V50. LG has been floundering in…
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Rian Johnson: Apple won’t let movie villains use iPhones on camera

Product placement in Hollywood has existed almost since the advent of movies themselves, so by now we’re all fairly immune to seeing glaringly obvious logos and brands on the big screen. And while no company wants to be associated with negative connotations, it seems that one tech giant is particularly twitchy about its reputation: Apple. According to Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last…
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Oppo smartwatch leaks in live photos w/ first glimpse at the Android-based UI

While it still remains unclear, leaked images of the upcoming Oppo smartwatch have showcased part of the device interface for the first time leaving us guessing as to what software it might run. The leak was shared on Chinese networking site Weibo by Digital Chat Station, where the leakster suggested that the smartwatch was powered by an “Android system.” That doesn’t tell us a whole lot…
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iPhones could be the ultimate spoiler for movies, reveals Knives Out director

Which characters are or aren’t using iPhones could turn out to be the ultimate spoiler for thriller and mystery movies, thanks to a revelation by director Rian Johnson. In a straight-to-camera piece for (video below), Johnson hesitates over whether or not he should reveal the information … As noted, if a character is seen using an iPhone, they won’t turn out to be a bad…
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