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iOS 13 code hints Apple may be testing an AR headset

September 2, 2019
Apple’s long-rumored plans for an augmented reality headset appear to be taking shape. MacRumors claims to have seen documentation for an internal iOS 13 build that points to work on AR headset support. They reference a “STARTester” app that can switch to a head-mounted mode, a “StarBoard” shell (a possible parallel to iOS’ Springboard) for stereo AR apps and…
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You can once again pre-register to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold

September 2, 2019
After a more than five-month delay, it looks like Samsung, true to its word, is on track to launch the Galaxy Fold this September. As of Monday, the company is once again allowing consumers in the US to pre-register to purchase its first foldable smartphone. The fact Samsung…
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Android 10 may reach Pixel phones on September 3rd

September 2, 2019
It’s been months since Google started testing Android Q (now Android 10), so where’s the finished version? If you believe Canadian carriers, it’s right around the corner. Both Rogers (since pulled) and Telus have posted support documents indicating that all…
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Galaxy M30s hands-on video published early, shows an extra camera sensor

September 2, 2019
Samsung has started the promo campaign for the Galaxy M30s, but the phone isn’t quite ready for hands-on videos. But that didn’t stop this particular video from hitting YouTube – a quick 5 minute tour through the phone. Interestingly, the redesigned triple camera on the back seems to have an extra sensor – Laser autofocus, perhaps (it’s certainly not a 3D ToF sensor like the big Galaxys…
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Samsung Galaxy A20s gets certified by TENAA

September 2, 2019
Samsung is making another push in the entry-level market with several “s” updates in the Galaxy A and M lines. The latest one will be the Galaxy A20s which recently bagged certification honors from China’s TENAA agency. The device bearing the SM-A2070 model number will…
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Huawei P30 Pro is getting two new colors too - Misty Lavender and Mystic Blue

September 2, 2019
It looks like the Huawei P30 Pro will be getting new colors at IFA too Misty Lavender and Mystic Blue. Previously, Huawei patented two new colors for the smaller Huawei P30 two dual tone paint jobs, including a new take on the panda color scheme. Several online stores have empty listings for the P30 Pro for both colors (such as this one or this one). Unfortunately, there are no images yet. Will…
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Oppo A9 2020 to arrive with Snapdragon 665 and four cameras

September 2, 2019
Oppo recently introduced its new Reno lineup with four cameras, but now another series is also getting the quad-cam treatment. The Oppo A9 2020 appeared on the Facebook page of the Vietnamese division of the company and it looks intriguing – four shooters with the main…
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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 get fifth Android 10 beta ahead of the final release

September 2, 2019
OnePlus has been faster than ever with its beta releases for Android 10, and ahead of a final release, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro have picked up another beta release based on Google’s final one. Android Q Beta 6 was released a few weeks ago for Google’s devices, and now it’s being made available for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro as the Android Q Developer Preview 5. As noted in a…
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