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Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 9 5G duo on November 24

November 16, 2020
Xiaomi is about to introduce the first 5G members of its Redmi lineup – the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. While the names haven’t been confirmed, multiple leaks are pointing towards a duo of Xiaomi midrangers with next-gen connectivity, four cameras and big batteries. The mystery is said to end next Tuesday, November 24. That’s when the official launch is scheduled to take…
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Realme chooses Belsimpel as exclusive partner in the Netherlands

November 16, 2020
Belsimpel has struck a deal with Realme to bring its product lineup in the Netherlands. The largest phone retailer in the country, Belsimpel, will now officially sell Realme smartphones with or without subscriptions to carriers as the brand’s exclusive partner on the Dutch…
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 mini pass durability test

November 16, 2020
Now that they’re finally on sale, the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max are getting into peoples’ hands and beginning their work life. And those buyers will be happy to know that the pair is just as durable as the iPhone 12/12 Pro. The Ceramic Shield screens both…
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Folding iPhones enter testing, possible 2022 release, claims Chinese report

November 16, 2020
A Chinese report claims that Apple has had Foxconn and other suppliers make samples of folding iPhones, and that the devices could be launched as early as 2022. Both Foxconn and Nippon Nippon have been asked to send samples so that Apple can see how they stand up to more than 100,000 fold operations … The report is in today’s edition of Economic Daily. Apple requires Taiwan’s supply…
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iPhone 12 Diary: Night shots, and early thoughts on the camera

November 16, 2020
I could take a lab test approach to my dilemma of choosing between the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras. Buy both phones. Mount them on a tripod to ensure I was getting pixel-perfect alignment. Take test shots in all conditions. Compare 100% crops. But there…
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OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 rolls out for OnePlus 8T w/ NFC fixes, camera tweaks, more

November 16, 2020
OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 is now officially rolling out for the OnePlus 8T with a number of important fixes for the latest device from the “Never Settle” brand. Labeled as a “hot-fix” update in the official OnePlus Forums announcement post, OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 is the third such update since the OnePlus 8T hit store shelves around a month ago. That means plenty of early complaints have already been…
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Qualcomm granted license to sell 4G chips to Huawei

November 16, 2020
Qualcomm has now been granted a temporary license to sell 4G-enabled chips to Huawei, which may help alleviate some pressure exerted by the US on the Chinese firm in lieu of other trade sanctions. According to a report by Reuters, Qualcomm’s new license will only allow…
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Samsung’s new Smart Monitor works with wireless DeX, Apple AirPlay, native apps

November 16, 2020
Computer monitors are usually just displays for a connected device, but following in the footsteps of its TVs, Samsung is releasing a new Smart Monitor that packs native apps, Apple AirPlay 2, and support for the Samsung DeX platform. The Samsung M Series is the company’s first line of smart monitors, launching first with three new models. The M7 series offers a 32-inch, 4K monitor while the…
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