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Apple iPhone 12 Pro's bill of materials comes up to $406

November 25, 2020
Japanеsе teardown experts have released their reports on the bill of materials (BoM) for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, giving us a close approximation of the component costs of building the two phones. The iPhone 12 BoM comes out to $373 while the 12 Pro’s is $406. As a reminder the iPhone 12 retails at $829 while the 12 Pro’s base price is $999. The most expensive components of the…
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Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

November 25, 2020
Samsung has released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20, Note20 and Z Flip lineups already, and today the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e join them as the company opened the One UI 3.0 beta program for its 2019 flagships. Samsung had confirmed the One UI 3.0 beta…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G series retail boxes reveal key specs

November 25, 2020
Xiaomi is going to introduce the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China tomorrow, November 26, and some final leaks ahead of the event confirmed even more details. According to leaked photos of the retail boxes, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will have a 108 MP main camera, while the key…
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FCC upholds ZTE's status as a national security threat

November 25, 2020
The FCC has rejected ZTE’s request for the reconsideration of its designation as a US national security threat. If you’ll recall, the commission formally named Shenzhen-based manufacturers ZTE and Huawei as national security threats back in June, warning US carriers that using the companies’ equipment poses a risk of espionage. Both companies deny that they’re spying for the Chinese…
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More images of Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) cases surface

November 25, 2020
Yet more case renders have surfaced, showing off the Galaxy S21 (or S21+) design ahead of schedule. The two non-Ultra models will have flat displays, which makes it easy to design a case with a protective lip that keeps the display away from danger. The displays will measure…
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iOS and macOS tips and tricks to assist friends and family during Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020
It’s Thanksgiving in the United States, and many of us are getting ready to spend time with family, watch some American football, relax, and get ready to hunt for Black Friday deals ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Even if you aren’t seeing all of your family this year, you might be spending some time with just a few people, so Thanksgiving “tech” tune-ups might be in order. Check…
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OxygenOS 10.0.10 now rolling out for OnePlus 7, 7 Pro w/ November patch, more

November 25, 2020
The OxygenOS 10.0.10 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro with very little notable beyond the November 2020 security patch. In a repeat of the update that rolled out just yesterday, the OxygenOS 10.0.10 update was confirmed over on the official OnePlus Forums. Don’t expect any massive new introductions, this OTA update provides a few simple fixes for common issues including…
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