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Samsung Display ships more OLED panels for iPhones than expected

October 22, 2019
Despite a strained relationship between Apple and Samsung Display, the South Korean manufacturer continues to be the leading supplier of OLED panels for iPhones. In fact, it has been going so well that it will ship a higher number than expected. Depending on the volumes in December, the total will be somewhere in the range of 40-50 million panels. Samsung Display is shipping 90% of the OLED panels…
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Apple now sells iPhone XR units made in India

October 22, 2019
Apple has started selling the iPhone XR that are made in India – assembled by Foxconn’s facility in Chennai. That’s a bit behind schedule as early indications pointed to an August launch. Better late then never, though. The phone’s MSRP was originally INR 77,000…
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Honor Band 5i comes with built-in USB-A charging port

October 22, 2019
The Honor Band 5 was unveiled back in July and now the company announced a new version dubbed the Honor Band 5i. It’s a slightly cheaper alternative with a mostly unchanged design, save for a built-in USB-A charging connector housed in the silicone strap. This means you…
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Fender Songs for iPhone lets you learn guitar and piano using Apple Music

October 22, 2019
Fender is out with a new app today that lets users learn the chords to their favorite music. Better yet for Apple users, Fender Songs integrates with Apple Music to offer scrolling chords and lyrics in real-time. Fender shared details about its new app in a press release today (via The Verge): Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of Fender Songs, Fender’s…
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Some UK banks blacklist the Galaxy S10 over fingerprint scanner concerns

October 22, 2019
After reports that the Samsung Galaxy S10’s fingerprint scanner can be fooled by cheap third-party screens protectors, some UK banks are now blacklisting the phone in a bid to protect their customers. Initially spotted by users on the /r/GalaxyS10 subreddit, NatWest customers in the UK have been unable to download the dedicated banking app from the Google Play Store in recent days following…
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HP and Virtuix sponsor $100,000 VR esports tournament

October 22, 2019
Virtuix and HP have teamed up to stage a $100,000 esports tournament series featuring Virtuix’s Omni Arena virtual reality attractions. The Omniverse VR Arena is the latest version of Virtuix’s Omni treadmill, which lets you run around in VR with 360 degrees of freedom…
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Google Cameos expands to Android

October 22, 2019
Google introduced its celebrities platform Cameos, in which famous people answer questions to help them connect with their followers. First, it was launched for iOS, but now Google expanded the app to Android, allowing a wider range of stars to get involved. Interface of…
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Google Duplex begins international rollout with a New Zealand pilot

October 22, 2019
Google Duplex, the futuristic service that uses AI to place phone calls and make reservations, can already book movie tickets and will soon be able to rent a car. The service has been rolled out across the US, and now international rollout is beginning with a test in New Zealand. As spotted by The Verge, Google New Zealand has published a blog post announcing a pilot of the Duplex…
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