Tomorrow Apple starts accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max in Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, the US and 30+ other countries. Pre-ordered phones will start shipping on November 13 (Friday next week), which is also when the first units will be available in stores.
Would be buyers in Brazill, South Korea and 25 other countries will have to wait a bit longer…
Xiaomi announces the Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition
November 6, 2020
Xiaomi’s latest notebook is aimed at people studying or working from home in these pandemic times. It’s a stripped-down version of the vanilla Mi Notebook 14 called Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition.
It’s still an all-aluminum laptop tipping the scale at…
You can soon buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with 256 GB of storage
November 6, 2020
You’ll soon be able to get your hands on a Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) with much more room for your apps, photos and videos. Starting on November 6th, Samsung will offer a Cloud Navy version of the smartphone with 256 GB of storage. That variant will start at $770.
The…
After rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for the OnePlus 8T last week, OnePlus has now released the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update for the Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone.
The new update improves the camera stability and optimizes the imaging effects for a better shooting experience. It also improves the system power consumption to reduce heating, and mistouch prevention for a better gaming…
WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS
November 6, 2020
Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats.
The update is a gradual one so some will get it…
iOS 14.2 is out with more inclusive emoji and Shazam controls
November 6, 2020
Apple’s iOS 14.2 update has dropped. The update, which is rolling out now to iPhones and iPads, brings Shazam into the Control Center, new AirPlay 2 controls, expanded intercom support for HomePod and more than 100 new emoji characters.
Among the new emoji are several new…
Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding
November 6, 2020
Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K video decoding, which is probably the most notable addition.
Mi Box 4S Pro
The HDMI standard has been bumped up to 2.1 to…
Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini preorders
November 6, 2020
Right on cue, the Apple Store is down today ahead of new iPhone and HomePod mini preorders.
The store will be back up at about 5 AM PT, so if you are waiting to order a new HomePod mini or the iPhone 12 mini, or the iPhone 12 Pro Max, you’ve got a few more hours to…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 5, 2020
November 6, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Bentley plans to go all-electric within 10 years
November 6, 2020
Bentley announced a significant expansion of its electrification plans, including only selling battery-electric vehicles starting in 2030.
As part of the Volkswagen Group, Bentley has been somewhat lagging behind its sister brands when it comes to electrification.
Now, it plans to change that with a significant transition over the next 10 years.
Today, Bentley announced its “Beyond100…
