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Here is Samsung's new Over the Horizon theme for the Galaxy S21

Each year, for more than a decade, Samsung revamps its Over the Horizon theme tune ahead of the arrival of the new Galaxy S line and for 2021 the maker has gone for a piano-dominated theme. You can listen to the entire song below. Part of it will be the default ringtone on the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. It can also be the tune the phone plays while powering on, or be used as a notification…
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The second sale of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is about to start

The first flash sale of the Xiaomi Mi 11 was on January 1 and while it was over quickly (in just 5 minutes), it moved 350,000 units. Now the phone is preparing for sale #2, but you may not be able to join. For one, the phone is still available only in China. But even there…
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 launch in the US with aggressive price tags

OnePlus finally launched its most affordable budget offerings yet, the Nord N10 5G and N100, in the US. The starting price of the N10 5G asks for $299 while the N100 is just $179. That’s not only way lower than the European prices (€349 and €199, respectively), but also the duo will face much less competition on US soil. The Chinese brands, which usually offer value products at…
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Samsung releases another teaser for the Galaxy S21 series

Right before the end of last year, Samsung posted the first Galaxy S21 teaser, hyping improved telephoto camera capabilities of the Galaxy S21-series. Now we have a longer version although it’s hard to make out much more from it. The zoomed in snapshot might be a…
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Apple patents show MacBook wirelessly charging iPhone, iPad, Watch

A pair of newly granted Apple patents shows a MacBook wirelessly charging an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. They describe two-way charging coils that can be used to charge the MacBook itself, but also used to allow the MacBook to charge other devices. The patents also show an iPad charging an iPhone and Watch (right), and follow a separate patent application for a MagSafe battery case, which can…
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January 2021 security patch now rolling out for Galaxy S20 series

Right on cue, Samsung is now rolling out the January 2021 security patch to those with the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. Unlike the recent Galaxy S9 update — which also added the January 2021 security patch — those in the US with an unlocked Galaxy S20 series handset can get updated in what feels like super-quick fashion. It’s not entirely clear if locked devices are receiving updates…
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