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HTC CEO Yves Maitre resigns after less than a year

September 3, 2020
Earlier today, HTC announced that its President and CEO Yves Maitre has resigned due to personal reasons, making his stint at the company just a few days shy of a full year. Chairwoman and co-founder Cher Wang has once again assumed the CEO position. According to HTC’s statement, “the strict international travel restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic… have had an impact on”…
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OnePlus might be resurrecting its smartwatch ambitions

August 28, 2020
The smartwatch plans OnePlus shelved years ago could be back on the table, 9to5Google reports. 91Mobiles spotted a listing on the IMDA website for a “OnePlus Watch.” Beyond the model number, W301GB, we don’t know much, but there are a few reasons a smartwatch from…
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Various Samsung and Google Pixel Android devices are on sale today from $50

August 28, 2020
Today only, various Google, Samsung, and other Android smartphones are on sale at Woot. Free shipping is available with a Prime membership; otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. Our top pick is the Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB in certified refurbished condition for $419.99. It currently sells for around $750 at Amazon. Today’s deal is the best refurbished mention we’ve tracked by $10. Notable…
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FCC makes more 5G spectrum available ahead of iPhone 12 launch

August 26, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made more 5G spectrum available for use, ahead of the launch of Apple’s first 5G iPhones. The agency auctioned off rights to use so-called mid-band 5G, which operates in the 3550-3650MHz range … The FCC said that it was a…
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Apple releases iOS 14 public beta 6 with time picker changes, Spatial Audio toggle, more

August 26, 2020
On the same day as iOS 14 beta 6 was released to developers, Apple is also releasing the sixth public beta of iOS 14. This update is available to all users enrolled in Apple’s beta software program. As we explained this morning, Apple is switching to weekly release schedule for iOS 14 betas as we near the general stable release this fall. Today’s release of iOS 14 beta 6 to public beta testers…
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Apple reportedly using cheaper iPhone battery parts to offset 5G cost

August 21, 2020
Facing higher production costs due to the inclusion of 5G hardware in this year’s “iPhone 12” series, Apple is attempting to use less expensive components in other areas, according to analyst Ming-chi Kuo (via MacRumors and AppleInsider). One of the biggest cost reductions is believed to come from battery technology; Kuo says Apple is reducing the number of layers in the battery board and…
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