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Samsung Galaxy Note20 series One UI 3.0 stable release nears as beta program closed

The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra that was announced last month ended today in South Korea, which suggests the release of One UI 3.0’s stable version is very close. However, Note20 series users in other countries might still receive beta updates as the program is not officially closed outside South Korea. The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20…
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro's bill of materials comes up to $406

Japanеsе teardown experts have released their reports on the bill of materials (BoM) for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, giving us a close approximation of the component costs of building the two phones. The iPhone 12 BoM comes out to $373 while the 12 Pro’s is $406.
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Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20, Note20 and Z Flip lineups already, and today the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e join them as the company opened the One UI 3.0 beta program for its 2019 flagships. Samsung had confirmed the One UI 3.0 beta for the S10 lineup a couple of weeks ago, but it was delayed due to battery drain concerns. But now that Samsung has opened…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G series retail boxes reveal key specs

Xiaomi is going to introduce the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China tomorrow, November 26, and some final leaks ahead of the event confirmed even more details. According to leaked photos of the retail boxes, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will have a 108 MP main camera, while the key…
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FCC upholds ZTE's status as a national security threat

The FCC has rejected ZTE’s request for the reconsideration of its designation as a US national security threat. If you’ll recall, the commission formally named Shenzhen-based manufacturers ZTE and Huawei as national security threats back in June, warning US carriers that…
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More images of Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) cases surface

Yet more case renders have surfaced, showing off the Galaxy S21 (or S21+) design ahead of schedule. The two non-Ultra models will have flat displays, which makes it easy to design a case with a protective lip that keeps the display away from danger. The displays will measure 6.2” and 6.7”, respectively, both 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p+ resolution. That’s a strange downgrade compared to this year…
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Apple is now using TikTok, with influencer videos for iPhone 12 mini

Apple is now using TikTok, more than six months after creating an official account for the company on the short-form video platform. It has apparently commissioned promotional videos from existing TikTok influencers … We noted the empty account back in April. Today some users have noticed that there’s a new verified profile of Apple on TikTok, which may indicate that the company has plans…
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