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Xiaomi Mi 8 receives stable Android 10

January 8, 2020
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to receive Android’s latest version. The update is now seeding to global variants of the Mi 8 and bears the MIUI 11.0.1.0 QEAMIXM build number. It comes in at 1.9 GB and brings the December security patch. Update changelog Users are getting all the usual Android 10 features like better privacy, improved location controls and enhanced system-wide dark…
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August's smaller smart lock doesn't need a Bluetooth bridge

January 8, 2020
August’s Smart Lock Pro is one of the more highly praised smart locks. In a moment of doubt, users can double check that they’ve secured their doors via an app, rather than returning home. Plus, it’s easier to unlock the door remotely than it is to share keys with friends, dog walkers and the like. But while the Smart Lock Pro does arguably look sleeker than its competitors, it…
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Samsung quietly launches the Galaxy Xcover Pro w/ removable battery, rugged design

January 8, 2020
Rugged smartphones are few and far between, which is why the very quiet announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is one that might have some of you out there very interested. The device has clearly been designed with durability in mind and even comes with a MIL-STD-810 certification. That means it should be able to withstand its fair share of abuse — unlike many other Samsung…
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Samsung sold at least 400,000 Galaxy Folds in 2019

January 8, 2020
Ever since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold with its $2,000 price tag, many wondered how many units the company will actually be able to move. The device kept selling out whenever it reached a new market, but Samsung never disclosed actual unit counts. Last month we saw a…
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Realme X50 5G first batch sold out

January 8, 2020
The Realme X50 5G that went on its first sale yesterday in China was sold out quickly. While Realme didn’t reveal the number of units sold, the stock depletion is indicative of the strong interest garnered by the Chinese phone maker’s first 5G smartphone. If you…
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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro full specs and images surface

January 8, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro rugged smartphone bagged multiple certifications last month, hinting an imminent launch. We already knew a few specifications of the XCover Pro, but now a giant leak reveals them all alongside images of the phone. The Galaxy XCover Pro, bearing model number SM-G715F, will be powered by the Exynos 9611 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. The smartphone will boot Android 10-based…
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