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The Coolpad Legacy 5G is a sub-$400 5G phone with Snapdragon 765G

You may not hear about Coolpad often, but the brand may just have unveiled the most affordable 5G phone that will be available in the US. The Coolpad Legacy 5G will cost under $400 when it launches in Q2 of this year, you’ll be able to get one from Coolpad’s own site, Amazon and other US retailers. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 765G and supports sub-6GHz 5G, meaning it should work on…
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August's smaller smart lock doesn't need a Bluetooth bridge

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…
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Comment: Latest FBI iPhone case is actually rather good timing for Apple

We reported yesterday that there’s a new FBI iPhone case — the bureau again asking Apple to unlock two iPhones belonging to a suspected shooter. There are obvious similarities between the San Bernardino and Pensacola cases. Not just that both relate to shootings and involve two iPhones, but also the fact that the FBI has decided to go public with its request for Apple to…
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Samsung sold at least 400,000 Galaxy Folds in 2019

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

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 couldn’t buy the X50 5G in the first sale, the next one is scheduled for January 9 in China at 10 AM local time. The…
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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro full specs and images surface

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…
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Realme X2's Realme UI beta test begins

Realme just unveiled its custom UI running on top of the Android 10-based ColorOS 7 and it’s now opened beta testing for owners of X2. An official announcement from the company stated that users of Realme X2 can apply to test the Realme UI between January 20 and January 27, with the actual beta testing expected to begin in the first week of February. The Realme X2 is sold in several…
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