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This week’s top stories: new Google Maps, OnePlus Assistant Ambient, Samsung kernel issues, more

February 15, 2020
In this week’s top stories: Google Maps rolls out a new design on Android and iOS, OnePlus phones set to pick up Google Assistant Ambient Mode, “Ultra Low Power mode” teased for Google Pixel phones, and more. Last week, Google Maps celebrated its 15th anniversary with a new logo and the announcement of a redesign for the Android and iOS apps. This week, the Google Maps redesign finally…
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Oppo Reno3 Pro dummy unit reveals key specs

February 15, 2020
Oppo is set to launch the Reno3 Pro in India on March 2, but it will be different from the Reno3 Pro announced in China last December. This new variant will sport a dual camera setup on the front, which is a combination of a 44MP snapper joined by a depth sensor unit. Oppo…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip teardown suggests reasonable repairability

February 15, 2020
The Galaxy Z Flip is the second iteration of a commercial foldable smartphone from Samsung following the Galaxy Fold, and it’s been available in stores since yesterday. It didn’t take long for someone to get a unit on an operating table and take it apart and we’re now looking at a teardown video, courtesy of PBKreviews. In the video, we get to witness the usual process of…
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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra India price revealed

February 15, 2020
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra earlier this week and announced their prices for the US, UK and European markets. Today, the Korean conglomerate revealed the prices of its 2020 Galaxy S flagships for India. The Galaxy S20 is priced at…
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Rumor suggests Apple's 5G iPhone could rely on a custom antenna

February 15, 2020
For years, leaks and rumors have targeted 2020 for the arrival of Apple’s first iPhone with 5G capabilities. Now we’re in the year, and carriers are starting to roll out networks with the high-bandwidth connections. Samsung already revealed that its Galaxy S20 series will offer 5G support across the line, although only the super-sized Ultra model will support both sub-6 and mmWave…
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Motorola Razr review: A fashion statement, not a flagship

February 15, 2020
The Motorola Razr is many things. It’s one of the first foldable phones you can buy right now. It’s a feat of engineering from a storied mobile brand. It’s a Verizon exclusive. (Sigh.) What the Razr absolutely isn’t, though, is practical. For some of…
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Gmail for iOS will let you attach items from the Files app

February 15, 2020
The Gmail iOS app is making it a little easier to send attachments. Previously, users were limited to attaching photos from the camera roll or anything in their Google Drive. Thanks to an update rolling out today, users will be able to add attachments from the Files iOS…
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Pandora's Apple Watch app will soon stream music without an iPhone

February 15, 2020
Next time you go for a run or to the gym, you might be able to leave your phone behind but still listen to whatever music you want on the fly if you’re a Pandora premium subscriber. The Apple Watch app is being updated so that it no longer needs to be tethered to an iPhone to stream music or podcasts. As long as you’ve got a WiFi or cellular data connection, you can do just that.
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