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OnePlus design patent shows hidden cameras with a rotating cover

OnePlus demonstrated the “disappearing camera” feature on its Concept One. Now a design patent filed with the WIPO Global Design Database shows how future devices might utilize a similar feature. They show a circular camera, similar to the OnePlus 7T. This doesn’t appear to be dimmable glass like on the concept, but instead a rotating camera cover. Check out the designs below, the top row…
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Xiaomi teases upcoming Redmi power bank

Redmi India boss Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to tease a new Redmi power bank. The short teaser shows the battery pack will come with a matte black finish with a woodgrain effect on the sides. We also get a peek at the Redmi branding and what is likely power indication…
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Indian iPhone shipments grew 41% in 2019, thanks to iPhone XR and iPhone 11

Counterpoint Research has doubled-down on an earlier report that Apple saw a ‘complete turnaround’ in its fortunes in India, estimating that Indian iPhone shipments grew 41% year-on-year in 2019. It said that the iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone in the ‘ultra-premium’ category, ahead of Samsung and OnePlus models, with the iPhone 11 also selling well … ‘Ultra-premium’ in…
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Samsung refreshes “Over the Horizon” ringtone ahead of Galaxy S20 launch

In keeping up with its tradition, Samsung released its latest remix of the signature “Over the Horizon” ringtone just ahead of next week’s Galaxy S20 announcement. After last year’s classical crossover, this time Samsung took inspiration from nature for its acoustic cover with a relaxing blend of monochords placed in a forest landscape. The new ringtone captures the subtle sounds of…
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Motorola Razr fully torn down on video, virtually impossible to repair

A full disassembly video of the newly releasedMotorola Razrhas arrived and unsurprisingly it’s not great news. The foldable screen phone is next to impossible to repair on your own. The video gets right to the point and begins by heating up the rear of the lower half of the phone. This comes out along with the lower cover, which includes the fingerprint sensor, which needs to be…
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