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Google’s Android Phone app now shows verified business callers

September 8, 2020
Google is bringing a new call verification feature to its Android Phone app, enabling businesses to confirm their identity and communicate a reason for their call — before the recipient even answers. The launch comes amid a surge in phone-based scams related to COVID-19. More broadly, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that phone calls were the “number one way people reported being…
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Report: Apple to begin iPhone 12 mass production soon, AirTags production already started

September 8, 2020
Apple is set to begin mass production of the iPhone 12 later this month, according to a report from Nikkei. It says at least one of the four 5G-enabled iPhone 12 models will ramp production in mid-September, about one month later than a normal year. Production lines for the entire lineup will start up later in the month and the first weeks of October. Apple’s CFO has already told the world that…
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September 2020 patch rolls out for Galaxy Note 8, S9, Note 20

September 8, 2020
The September 2020 security patch is now rolling out for several Samsung Galaxy devices including the Note 8, S9, and Note 20 series. Let’s start first with the Galaxy S9, as the September patch has rolled out, but unfortunately, without the One UI 2.5 in tow. We were…
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All-time low arrives for OnePlus 7 Pro 256GB at $430, today only

September 8, 2020
Today only, Woot offers the OnePlus 7 Pro 256GB in Nebula Blue for $429.99. Free shipping is available for Prime members; otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. As a comparison, it originally sold for $699 and we’ve most recently seen it at $450. Today’s deal is a new…
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Leaked Xbox Series S commercial reveals 1440p, ray tracing, and 512GB SSD

September 8, 2020
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Series S console leaked earlier today, just before the company officially confirmed its $299 pricing. Now a new leak is providing more details on exactly what’s inside the smaller Xbox Series S. Twitter leaker WalkingCat has posted a promotional video for the Series S, confirming that the console is targeting 120fps gaming at up to 1440p resolution and offering 512GB…
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What we know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

September 8, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series are some of the most well-regarded smartphones in the world, but they’re also pretty expensive. It looks likely that the company will launch a more affordable version in the near future, dubbed the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. The first rumors…
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Xiaomi’s Poco X3 NFC has a giant battery and 120Hz screen for $235

September 8, 2020
Xiaomi’s Poco sub-brand has announced its latest phone, the Poco X3 NFC. As you might have guessed from the inclusion of “NFC” in the name of the phone itself, this is not a device targeting a typical flagship audience. But like other recent Poco phones, the X3 NFC looks to be a strong proposition from a price-performance standpoint. This is not a subtle phone, even before you get to the…
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