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LG V60 ThinQ back panels leak, hint at a quad camera setup

January 8, 2020
The back panel of the LG V60 ThinQ has surfaced. Photos show two different color options, the second of which has a pearl-like finish. The phone is expected to be unveiled at the MWC in February and it will feature 5G connectivity and a Dual Screen accessory like the V50 before it. The slot for the camera on the V60 appears to be wider, which may suggest that a fourth camera will join the party.
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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…
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The Coolpad Legacy 5G is a sub-$400 5G phone with Snapdragon 765G

January 8, 2020
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

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

January 8, 2020
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

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 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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