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OnePlus 8 with Snapdragon 865 runs Geekbench

February 13, 2020
A month ago we saw the OnePlus 8 Pro – model number IN2023 – go through Geekbench. Now a second device, IN2025, has done the same and this may be the vanilla OnePlus 8. OnePlus 8 (IN2025) running Geekbench 4 It’s powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset (“kona”) and the score it posted is essentially the same. But notice the RAM – it’s 8GB while the Pro model packed 12GB. That’s not…
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Hands-on with Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices

February 13, 2020
The Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices is rolling out right now, with all previously “flagship killers” also included — as far back as 2016’s OnePlus 3/3T. Of course, this isn’t a new feature to Android, as it has been available on selected Nokia…
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iFixit: Motorola Razr is a ‘complex’ phone that’s almost impossible to repair

February 13, 2020
A lot of people had high hopes for the Motorola Razr, but those quickly fell apart when its durability was questioned and reviews were… not good. Today, iFixit has given the Motorola Razr a teardown and, unsurprisingly, they’ve come to the conclusion it’s extremely difficult to repair, even saying it’s “one of the most complex phones ever.” Foldables are, by their very nature, much…
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LG brings Android 10 for V50 on Sprint

February 13, 2020
In a rather surprising move, LG started rolling out a stable build of Android 10 for V50 users last month. According to multiple reports, the firmware update is now live for V50 owners in the US on Sprint’s network complete with LG’s custom UX 9.0. LG’s Android 10…
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Samsung sells a limited number of Galaxy Z Flip units ahead of official launch

February 13, 2020
Samsung held an exclusive sale of a limited number of Galaxy Z Flip phones in its Digital Plaza stores in Seoul, prior to the official release of the phone (in Korea, pre-orders are supposed to start shipping tomorrow). Only 900 units were available, but they were all sold before the end of the day, despite the relatively high price of KRW 1.65 million. Sales started at 10:30 local time. The…
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Google’s AutoFlip uses AI to crop videos for you

February 13, 2020
Video filmed and edited for TV is typically created and viewed in landscape, but problematically, aspect ratios like 16:9 and 4:3 don’t always fit the display being used for viewing. Fortunately, Google is on the case. It today detailed AutoFlip, an open source tool for…
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Rumor: Sony Xperia 1.1 to shoot 8K HDR video, Xperia 9 leaked

February 13, 2020
While Sony was originally about to announce a few Xperia smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (that event was cancelled), we barely know anything about them. We expect a new flagship phone called the Xperia 5 Plus, a new midrange device, which could be the Xperia 9, with…
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Xiaomi Mi 10 goes official w/ 108MP and 90Hz OLED, but global launch is delayed

February 13, 2020
After teasing the device over the past few days, Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Here’s what you need to know about the company’s latest flagships. Launching today in China, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro share a lot in common. Both devices deliver 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate. They also offer the Snapdragon 865, up to 12GB of RAM, wireless…
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