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Google adds Data Saver to Android TV starting in India

September 18, 2019
Amid a slew of Android TV developments over the weekend, Google is announcing one more. In India, Android-powered set-top devices are adding a Data Saver to reduce usage and extend watch time, as well as a handful of related features. This functionality comes as Android TV is gaining traction in India. According to Google, there are millions of monthly active users across the country, but usage…
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When two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered too

September 18, 2019
If you visit Twitch right now and click on the Browse tab, you’ll see a constantly updated list of the most popular games on the site. As I’m writing this, there’s a conspicuous absence from the big three: Fortnite. And its absence may be because two key streamers…
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LG Display's TV and phone screens struggle against cheaper Chinese rivals

September 18, 2019
Unable to compete with the glut of cheaper Chinese LCD panels, LG Display has replaced its chief executive and is looking to cut jobs. Early this week, the South Korean company held an emergency board meeting to accept the resignation of Han Sang-beom and appoint LG Chem President Jeong Ho-young as the new CEO, Reuters reports. According to Financial Times, the company has also revealed a…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro European prices leak

September 18, 2019
It appears that some European retailers didn’t get the embargo memo and listed the recently-announced Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro on their websites with prices and everything. Well, at least, according to a Twitter leakster. The handset will start at €259 for the 6GB/64GB…
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OnePlus reveals official 7T photos ahead of next week's launch

September 17, 2019
At this point, OnePlus feels like that relative who is excited about a great gift they bought you and literally can’t wait until your birthday to spill the details. It will formally launch the OnePlus 7T September 26th, but it just can’t help itself from revealing official images of the handset. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the design in a forum post. The 7T features circular…
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Video compares Pixel 4 XL's cameras against the iPhone XS Max

September 17, 2019
The latest in the Pixel leaks saga is a video comparing the cameras of the Pixel 4 XL and the iPhone XS Max (never mind that Google announced the phone’s unveiling date just yesterday). This video is by the same channel that compared the Pixel 4 XL cam with the Galaxy…
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Realme X2 arriving on September 24 with a 64MP camera

September 17, 2019
Chinese phone maker Realme unveiled the Realme XT last week at an event in India, and now the company has announced it will unveil the Realme X2 on September 24 in China. The teaser poster shared by the company on Weibo confirms the X2 will boast a quad camera setup with a…
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Vivo's NEX 3 is a bezel-less 5G phone with a 64-megapixel camera

September 16, 2019
Whether you like it or not, 5G is coming, and a handful of brands are already offering compatible devices in select markets. The latest to jump on the 5G bandwagon is Vivo with its NEX 3 5G, which is a flagship smartphone that doesn’t look too bad. It comes with Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 855+ chipset, along with a “Waterfall FullView” curved display, a triple set of…
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