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Realme 2 Pro gets January security patch in new Color OS 6.0 update

The Realme 2 Pro has received a new firmware update that brings the January 2020 security patch and a few new features. The firmware, RMX1801EX_11_C.26, is 2.71GB in size and is still ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie. It adds a few features, such as activating the flash when a call comes in and enabling Dark Mode via a notification shade toggle. The Realme 2 Pro received Android Pie with…
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Apple is enlisting iPhone 11 owners to help sell Night mode

Now that the iPhone 11 and 11 Pros have been out for a couple of months, Apple has launched its latest Shot on iPhone challenge. This time around, the company is asking iPhone owners to share their best low-light photos. If you want to take part in the contest, you can do…
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Gary Shapiro on CES 2020: Ivanka Trump, privacy, 5G, AI, and health care

Gary Shapiro is the longtime CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, and he has played a lot of roles over the years in that job. Shapiro presides over CES 2020, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. He plays the seer, as the author of a couple of best-selling books about the future of technology. He’s a policy wonk who promotes the consumer electronics industry’s views in…
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LG V60 ThinQ back panels leak, hint at a quad camera setup

The back panel of the LG V60 ThinQ has surfaced. Photos show two different color options, the second of which has a pearl-like finish. The phone is expected to be unveiled at the MWC in February and it will feature 5G connectivity and a Dual Screen accessory like the V50…
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Xiaomi Mi 8 receives stable Android 10

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to receive Android’s latest version. The update is now seeding to global variants of the Mi 8 and bears the MIUI 11.0.1.0 QEAMIXM build number. It comes in at 1.9 GB and brings the December security patch. Update changelog Users are getting all the usual Android 10 features like better privacy, improved location controls and enhanced system-wide dark…
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August's smaller smart lock doesn't need a Bluetooth bridge

August’s Smart Lock Pro is one of the more highly praised smart locks. In a moment of doubt, users can double check that they’ve secured their doors via an app, rather than returning home. Plus, it’s easier to unlock the door remotely than it is to share keys with friends, dog walkers and the like. But while the Smart Lock Pro does arguably look sleeker than its competitors, it…
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