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Kuo: iPhone 12 and 12 Pro pre-orders total 7-9 million, with 2 million ordered on the first day

October 19, 2020
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro went live this Friday and famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF Securities estimates that the two models saw between 7 and 9 million pre-orders in total before the weekend was over. To put that in perspective, Apple’s estimates show that the entire iPhone 11 line-up brought in 10-12 million pre-orders during launch week last year. The 2019 models moved…
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Samsung Galaxy S9-series start receiving One UI 2.5

October 19, 2020
Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note9 received One UI 2.5, the Galaxy S9-series is joining it with some users reporting that the OTA is happening. This is supposed to be the Galaxy S9 and S9+’s last major update. The firmware version of the software is G96xFXXUCFTJ2 and users getting the update are from Germany but, baring the discovery of any major issues, it won’t be long before…
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iPhone 12 repair costs more expensive than iPhone 11

October 19, 2020
Depressing as it may be to discuss iPhone 12 repair costs before people even get their hands on the shiny new device, Apple has updated its support page to reveal the new costs and fees. There’s a mix of good news and bad … The good news is that screen repair costs…
DefenseNews

HASC Chair Adam Smith on a Democrat-led natsec policy, modernization goals - and a ’500-ship Navy'

October 19, 2020
WASHINGTON ― Expect artificial intelligence, command-and-control and survivability to be watchwords in the House Armed Services Committee going forward. Chairman Adam Smith says those topics will be his focus as he supports “smart” investments in national defense in the new Congress. In an Oct. 14 interview, the often outspoken Smith, D-Wash., had more to add about a looming defense…
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Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?

October 19, 2020
My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018. Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may well vary greatly from mine, and I’d encourage you to read our launch content to get a feel for how well (or not) the…
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