Oppo will release the Reno3 lineup, and while there is still no launch date, the company revealed the looks of the device. There will be at least two phones – Reno3 and Reno3 Pro – with the latter having 5G connectivity both on SA and NSA networks.
Both devices will have four cameras on the back, but the Reno3 will sport a regular waterdrop notch, while the Reno3 Pro will have a…
Exclusive: Epic submitting Fortnite for Android to Play Store in hopes of special billing exception
December 9, 2019
In launching on Android last year, Fortnite could not be installed by simply going to the Play Store. Rather, the battle royale game has to be downloaded directly from Epic Games and then sideloaded. This is primarily due to the developer not wanting to give Google its…
Apple may offer tighter iOS parental controls this week
December 9, 2019
Apple’s flurry of iOS updates might include one more substantial tweak before the holiday break. Vietnamese carrier Viettel has posted a page that hints at a release for iOS 13.3 (plus a minor watchOS 6.1.1 update) this coming week, most likely on or before…
This week’s top stories: Completely wireless iPhone in 2021, App Store awards, Mac Pro
December 8, 2019
In this week’s top stories: Ming-Chi Kuo details the 2020 and 2021 iPhones, Apple reveals its 2019 App Store awards, Peloton launches an Apple Watch app, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
Apple this week officially revealed its best of 2019 awards on the App Store. In conjunction with this, the company held a small private event in New York City to honor the winning…
Weekly poll: can Motorola One Hyper's 64MP camera and 45W charging carry it to victory?
December 8, 2019
Motorola’s One series of phones is now focused on delivering interesting cameras rather than an Android One experience. The newest member of the family, the Motorola One Hyper, brings Moto’s first 64MP sensor and its first pop-up selfie camera.
The pop-up houses a 32MP…
The Honor V30 Pro may have what it takes to compete in the big leagues last weeks poll shows that our readers are cautiously optimistic about the new flagship. Cautiously, because they want to check out the reviews first, before parting with their money (always a smart…
Flashback: Nokia N9 was ahead of everyone but went nowhere
December 8, 2019
Nokias Symbian phones are often seen as the big victim of the Nokia-Microsoft alliance, but the truth is that the old OS was dying already. There was a promising new OS on the horizon poised to replace it, unfortunately it powered only one phone in its short existence Nokia N9.
Development of Symbian and Linux-based OSes was scrapped so that the company could focus on its upcoming Lumia line…
OnePlus may return to low-cost phones with the 8 Lite
December 8, 2019
OnePlus might be returning to truly low-cost phones years after the OnePlus X faded away. OnLeaks and 91Mobiles have posted renders and early tidbits of what they say is the OnePlus 8 Lite, a budget model that would sit below the rumored OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Not…
Apple details upcoming ‘Apple Card Monthly Installments’ feature for 0% iPhone financing
December 7, 2019
During Apple’s most recent earnings call in October, Tim Cook teased that Apple Card would soon be adding 0% financing for iPhone purchases. Ahead of that feature rolling out, Apple has updated the Wallet app on iOS to reference this new monthly installment…
Nokia 2.3 is up for preorder in Russia, price is set at $125
December 7, 2019
The Nokia 2.3 that got announced a couple of days ago is already up for preorder, starting with Russia. Listed at the local Nokia website, the phone has its price set at RUB 7,990, or the equivalent of $125.
You get to choose between all three color schemes – Cyan Green, Sand, and Charcoal. While the listing does specify delivery time estimates to different parts of the country, it…
