Mountain View-based Internet search giant Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to help small and medium businesses (SMBs), governments and health organizations respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Google has committed $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and 100+ government agencies across the globe provide information on preventing COVID-19 spread. Additionally, the company is providing $20 million in ad credits to NGOs and community financial institutions to help them run announcements on relief funds.
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The long-awaited Redmi K30 Pro was announced this week packing top-tier internals into a distinctly designed body. Alongside the phone, the company also launched a set of cases made in collaboration with the foundation of the late artist Keith Haring.
Now we're learning that the phone also ships with wallpapers featuring some of the artist's work. In the three images we have before us we can see the instantly recognizable outline figures and bright colors characteristic of his work.
Redmi x Keith Haring wallpapers
The Redmi K30 Pro and the higher-specced K30 Pro...
Update: Meanwhile, the Android 10 update for the Realme X2 Pro has been released as well. The changelog is almost identical to the one for the vanilla X2, minus the last two sections (Application and Battery), which are missing on the Pro. The build number is RMX1931EX_11.C.23 and you need to be running RMX1931EX_11_A.10 to get the OTA.
Realme began testing Android 10-based Realme UI for the Realme X2 back in January, and now it's rolling out the stable build of its newest custom Android skin for the Snapdragon 730G-powered handset.
The update brings new UI, optimized navigation...
The Oppo Reno Ace 2 coming next month recently appeared on TENAA with its images, which revealed its design. Now, the listing has been populated with the full specs of the phone, leaving little to the imagination.
The Reno Ace 2 is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core processor, which could be a part of the Snapdragon 865 SoC. It runs Android 10 and has two memory versions - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB.
The Reno Ace 2 is built around a 6.5" FullHD+ AMOLED display, that has a fingerprint reader underneath and a punch hole in the top-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera.
On the opposite...
A couple of weeks back, SamMobile reported about a Galaxy M01 device. Its Geekbench results were spotted running a low-end Qualcomm chipset, 3GB of RAM, and ran Android 10. Although the specific chipset isn't confirmed yet it's said to run an octa-core chipset. It is speculated to be perhaps the Snapdragon 439.
More recently, this unannounced Galaxy M01 device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance with support for Wi-Fi b/g/n. The phone's Android 10 software was also confirmed by the certification. It carries a model number of SM-M015G/DS. The DS in the model number denotes Dual...
The Oppo Watch was the Chinese phone maker's latest announcement into the wearable space and according to a set of patent renders submitted to the intellectual property office of China, Oppo might be announced another wearable very soon.
It's not quite a fully featured smartwatch like the Oppo Watch, but as per these renders, Oppo appears to be planning to release a new fitness band. The renders in question show a long, pebble-shaped device with a small display on top, and charging pins and sensor cut-outs at the bottom, likely denoting a heart rate sensor.
Patent...
Google's Duo app is still alive, which is slightly surprising given the company's propensity to release messaging and social networking apps and then shut them down afterwards. Not only is it still alive, but it now allows you to have group video calls that have up to 12 participants.
The previous limit was 8, so that's a nice 50% increase. Unsurprisingly, this is connected to the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc through the world right now. A lot of people are stuck at home and so video calling and video conferencing are really taking off now like never before.
The new expanded...
A joint report from The Verifier and YouTube iUpdate reveal some of the new features that are rumored to arrive with the next-generation Apple Watch, and one other significant feature is rumored as well: Touch ID.
As per the report, a future Apple Watch could see Touch ID authentication embedded into the crown. This would make mobile payments more convenient for Apple Watch users who'd rather not have to enter a PIN every time they remove the Watch. The next Apple Watch is also expected to come with improved water resistance. Currently, the Apple Watch Series 5 has a rating of...
Since the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra stole its spotlight recently, you may have forgotten all about the Galaxy Note10+, the Korean company's previous flagship smartphone. Or, alternatively, you may have been expecting it to feature in more deals now that the S20 family is official.
Well, you would've been right on the latter. Sure, the Note10+ isn't exactly directly comparable to any S20 model because of the S Pen, but anyway, long story short, here's a great deal on it.
An eBay seller with a stellar review score is offering the Galaxy Note10+ for just $769.99. That's a...
Samsung may have simplified its mid-range lineups by sticking with only the A and M series, but both of these have recently become increasingly crowded. And that isn't about to stop now.
Case in point: there's a Galaxy M11 headed our way, at some point in the (presumably near) future. This device has already been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and it was recently spotted in the Google Play Console. Today, a full set of press renders see the light of day, along with the list of specs we should expect. Let's dive in.
Samsung Galaxy M11 in black, purple, and Sky Blue
The...
The other day, Google announced that they are working on a website dedicated to providing users with accurate information about the COVID-19 virus outbreak. This was designed to help fight misinformation that seems to be spreading, where people are sharing inaccurate news and rumors that could potentially cause panic.It looks like Google is not alone in trying to fight misinformation and provide accurate information to the public, because Apple has […]
When the OnePlus 6 launched back in 2018, the phone shipped to reviewers with a pre-production software that had an always-on display feature. The functionality was later removed when the phone started shipping to customers as OnePlus feared it would drain the battery too much. And it has since been one of the most requested features by OxygenOS users.
Well, the company finally committed to delivering always-on in a recent tweet. It said that the feature is in the roadmap and will arrive in a future update. Unfortunately, the tweet didn't go into specifics so we don't know how much...
The original Motorola One smartphone launched almost two years ago, but it's still not forgotten. It's maker is now seeding the Android 10 update to it.
The update has been spotted in Brazil and has build number QPK30.54-22. Aside from the inherent Android 10 features such as system-wide dark mode and more granular control over location permissions, the OTA update also includes the February 2020 security patch.
It appears to be a staged rollout so you might have to wait a couple of days for Motorola to start seeding the new firmware in your region. In the meantime, you can try to...
Here's the new Realme 6 Pro, which was unveiled at the beginning of the month and which we handled for a brief time shortly after its announcement.
Now that we have a market-ready unit at the office, we've started work on the review, but wanted to share a quick first look with the device.
The retail package covers the basics - a USB-A to USB-C cable, 30W charger and a nice silicone case.
The Realme 6 Pro brings a few key improvements over its predecessor - it has a bigger screen with a higher 90Hz refresh rate, a faster 8nm Snapdragon 720 chipset, bigger battery and better...
While the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom were officially announced earlier this week, it seems the Xiaomi sub-brand is going to add more members to its 5G portfolio soon. A new listing on China's 3C agency database details an upcoming 5G-ready Xiaomi device with the M2002J9E model number which is rumored to be part of the Redmi Note line. Apart from the 5G connectivity, the only other available detail in the certification shows the device will sport 22.5W fast charging.
Xiaomi M2002J9E certification
According to prominent Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is preparing to...
There are conflicting reports as to whether Apple will delay the launch of the new iPhone 12. Yesterday, a Nikkei report claimed that Cupertino is considering delaying the launch by a couple of months, today a report from Digitimes refutes that claim.
PCB suppliers for the upcoming 5G iPhones have not been asked to delay volume production, claims an insider. They do specify "5G", though, so the iPhone 9 delay may very well be real.
Delay or no delay, Taiwanese PCB maker Tripod (which posted record revenues and profits last year) is wary of the effects that COVID-19 will have on its...
Judging by the recent influx of leaks, as well as at least a couple of suggested launch dates pointing to mid-April, the OnePlus 8 pair is fast approaching. Notable leakster, @OnLeaks clearly has the scoop on both phones and has been feeding us info piece by piece. After showing-off the OnePlus 8 Pro, now we get a very similar showcase of the vanilla OnePlus 8. Once again, we get to see it from every angle.
OnePlus 8 from all angles
Naturally, some specs, mostly aligning with previous leaks are also included. The vanilla OnePlus 8 should feature a 6.55-inch, FullHD+ Fluid AMOLED...
The Honor 30 will be quite close to the flagship Huawei P40 in terms of camera hardware, if the latest info from @OnLeaks is correct. The leakster published some enticing details plus a sketch of the device (which may not be 100% accurate).
The main camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX7xx sensor with 4-in-1 pixel binning (resulting in 2.24µm pixels). It seems like it's not the same sensor as the one in the P40, however (which has slightly larger pixels).
An earlier leak showed that it's still a massively impressive sensor, 1/1.3" in size. And it will have Full-Pixel autofocus, what Huawei...
Today Xiaomi officially brought the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro to Europe , announced the Mi 10 Lite 5G, and also expanded its smart accessories and TV lineup in Europe. During the keynote, Xiaomi also boasted about its growing AIoT presence which now numbers 213 million connected devices around the world.
Starting off with the new Mi True Wireless (TWS) Earphones 2 which are the global version of the Mi AirDots Pro 2 that were launched in China back in September. The Mi TWS 2 are equipped with 14.2 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with support for LDHC Hi-Res audio and dual microphones for...
Hot on the heels of yesterday's unveiling of the Huawei P40 flagship line, the Chinese giant might just have to brace for even more setbacks from the ongoing US-China trade war and consequent sour relations.
As per a report by Reuters, US officials from various agencies met on Wednesday to discuss alterations to the Foreign Direct Product Rule. For the most part, that's the legal framework that allows the US to regulate certain foreign-made goods that are based on US technology or software.
Up until now, this set of rules has been successfully leveraged to keep certain Huawei...
Two of the best-received mobile games are now free to download and play on your Android device - Monument Valley 2 and Lara Croft GO. Both have won "Best Mobile Game" at The Game Awards (in 2017 and 2015, respectively) and have received raving reviews from publications and players alike.
Monument Valley 2
The downloads should remain free for the next 7 days, but there's no point in waiting - the weekend is upon us and you will probably be spending it at home. You might as well see what all the fuss is about if you haven't played the games already.
Lara Croft...
Xiaomi's 5G promise in 2020 starts with the Mi 10 series. Starting at approximately $570, you get a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 90Hz refresh rate, and a 108-megapixel main camera.
While MWC 2020 might have been cancelled and the world is more or less in lockdown with the coronavirus outbreak, it seems that this isn’t stopping Huawei from announcing its latest flagship smartphones in the form of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro 5G. These are the company’s latest phones for the year 2020, and it will also be Huawei’s second smartphone series to launch without Google Play Services installed.Starting […]
According to an earlier report, it was suggested that Apple could actually delay the launch of the iPhone 12. The report claims that Apple is mulling delaying the iPhone by an additional few months, potentially pushing it into 2021. This is because the company is worried that in the current coronavirus crisis, there could be a weak demand for its upcoming handset.However, according to analyst Gene Munster of Loup Ventures, […]
Understanding how the COVID-19 virus spreads is one of the ways that governments and healthcare officials around the world can help stop it or slow the infection down. However, sometimes people can be less than honest about who they’ve come into contact with, where they’ve been, and so on, which can make it very difficult.However, over in the EU, it seems that people might have to give up a bit […]
Apple typically hosts an iPhone-related event in the fall of the year, which is usually in September. If you were looking forward to upgrading your iPhone this year, you might be out of luck because according to a report from Nikkei, they have heard from their sources that Apple could be considering delaying the launch of the iPhone 12 to 2021.According to the report, it seems that Apple is mulling […]
While social distancing will not cure the coronavirus, it will help to flatten the curve in the number of infections and help ease the burden on healthcare workers, who seem to be dealing with more patients on a daily basis. To help remind people to stay home, it appears that various carriers around the world are starting to display messages in the status bar of phones to let customers know […]
Cookies are useful for the internet because it helps websites know who we are, if we’ve already logged in, and so on. Unfortunately, over the years, cookies have gained a bad reputation for being used for tracking users across websites, meaning that over time, websites and companies will learn more about you and your activities, and can thus create extremely targeted ads.The good news is that if you’re a Safari […]
Many undoubtedly cheered when Samsung announced that the Galaxy S20 smartphones would finally be getting a 120Hz display. Given that companies like Razer introduced 120Hz displays to smartphones years ago, many have been wondering why it has taken companies this long to introduce it to their products.Turns out that there might be a very good reason why: poor battery life. According to a recent review of the Galaxy S20 smartphones […]
Back in 2019 when the first 5G smartphones started to roll out, it felt like the majority of 5G smartphones were pretty much limited to flagship handsets. This year, thanks to Qualcomm who started to push out mid-range Snapdragon chipsets with 5G, we’re starting to see more mid-range smartphones with support for 5G.If you’d rather not spend all your hard-earned money on a high-end smartphone just for 5G, then ZTE […]
If you find yourself running low on storage space on your iPhone or iPad, here are some ways that you can go about freeing up that precious storage space.
According to a report from last month, it was discovered within the code of iOS that Apple seems to be toying with the idea of allowing users to use their iPhones as car keys to unlock their car doors. This isn’t that much of a stretch, especially given that modern cars these days sometimes use key fobs instead of regular keys.However, since Apple doesn’t make their own cars, obviously this […]
This year’s iPhones have yet to launch, but it seems that there are already some rumors and predictions as to what kind of features the 2022 iPhone could be packing. This is according to a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that at least one of 2022’s iPhone models could feature a periscope lens.What this means is that in the future, Apple could have an iPhone that will feature […]
As more of us are staying home during this coronavirus outbreak, it means that we are looking at ways to keep ourselves entertained since we are no longer able to go out to meet friends or interact with colleagues. As such, it’s not surprising that more internet data will be consumed compared to usual.The good news is that Verizon is here to help as the carrier has announced that they […]
As it stands, Apple’s iPhones offer up optical image stabilization. This means that within each lens, there is a stabilizer that helps keep it stable so that when you are taking photos or videos, it can compensate for movement to prevent blurry photos or shaky video footage. However, that could change with this year’s iPhone.According to a report from MacRumors, they quote a research note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in […]
Back in 2019, Apple announced that after a year or so of having announced the AirPower wireless charging mat, that the project will be cancelled. Apple did not state the reasons why the device was ultimately canned, but rumors suggested that the company might have been a bit too ambitious with their plans which led to a ton of technical issues.Now according to YouTuber and leakster Jon Prossser, he claims […]
If you own an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad and are facing hotspot issues, such as being unable to connect to a hotspot or experiencing frequent disconnections, know that this isn’t just limited to your device. According to an internal document obtained by MacRumors, Apple is secretly aware of it.We say “secretly” because officially and publicly, Apple has yet to acknowledge the problem. Instead, the document is meant […]
Messengers like WhatsApp make for a great tool to help send messages and keep in communication with loved ones. Unfortunately, due to the ease of use, a lot of misinformation can be knowingly and unknowingly shared through the platform. With the world facing a crisis with the coronavirus outbreak, getting accurate information is more important than ever.So much so that WhatsApp and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up […]
Siri can do a lot of things for users, such as checking the weather, traffic, searching for things on the internet, control smart home devices, and so on. Now it looks like Apple has updated Siri where it can now ask users a series of questions to help them determine whether or not they have the coronavirus (COVID-19).To ask Siri for help, all you need to do is say, “Hey […]
We all know that texting while driving is incredibly dangerous and there have been numerous accidents reported in the past that have proven that. However, it seems that using platforms like CarPlay or Android Auto could actually be more dangerous than that. This is according to a recent study conducted by RoadSmart which suggested that these services might actually be more dangerous.Based on their study, which measures the reaction time […]
As it is not advisable for people to gather in large crowds due to the coronavirus outbreak, the entertainment industry has been affected as it means that people are avoiding cinemas, and also live audience TV shows have had to take a break. However, late night talk show host Conan O’Brien plans to return to full programming and has come up with a way to do so.According to a report […]
Nokia recently unveiled a couple of devices. While we already know that Nokia is focusing more on the mid-range and budget segment instead of the high-end market, they have come up with their first 5G device.Nokia 8.3 5G gains attention because it also happens to be Nokia’s first 5G device.Compared to the latest smartphone, it has a lot of catching up to do – but the smartphones are impressive enough.The […]
Due to how the coronavirus has impacted the world, business operations have been disrupted which means that for some companies, it could spell delays in product launches. Apple could be one of those companies affected where we had heard that the iPhone SE 2 (or iPhone 9) has been delayed, and now it looks like the iPhone 12 could also be similarly affected.This is according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, […]
According to a recent rumor, it has been suggested that one of the new features that will be part of the 2020 iPhones is a “world facing” 3D camera. This is essentially a time-of-flight sensor that will help the iPhone better gauge and measure the environment around it, which can help provide more accurate augmented reality usage.However, it seems that not all of 2020’s iPhones will be benefiting from this […]
Overall, the Motorola One Zoom camera is doing a good job of expanding capabilities across all aspects of mobile photography, but it needs to improve in specific areas to increase its competitiveness.
As some of you are probably aware of by now, Huawei’s Mate 30 series does not come with Google Play Services installed. This is due to Huawei being placed on the US government’s Entity List, thus preventing them from doing business with companies such as Google. This is expected to remain this way for the foreseeable future.However, if you do love Huawei’s hardware and have bought the company’s Mate 30 […]
We recently covered Motorola’s next 5G smartphone leak with a “waterfall” display featuring 90 Hz of refresh rate. Now, it looks like the device has made a lot of progress with leaks.Again, XDA-Developers came up with some exclusive look on Motorola’s next smartphone which potentially sports a waterfall 90 Hz display. Of course, the display remains consistent with the previous leak.However, we learned a few new things along with the […]
The coronavirus outbreak is causing a lot of problems for everyone around the world, and as such, many are constantly searching for information about it. Unfortunately, the spike in demand for information has resulted in many unscrupulous developers creating coronavirus apps in a bid to capitalize on it.Thankfully, companies have been quick to remove such apps from their stores in a bid to curb misinformation, and it looks like Apple […]
With every release of a new A-series chipset, Apple naturally improves on the performance of it. However, what was impressive is that with the 2018 iPad Pro, benchmarks found that the A12X Bionic chipset was actually more powerful compared to Windows-based PCs, at least that’s what it seemed on paper.However, it seems that with the A14 chipset that is expected to debut in this year’s iPhone 12, Apple could take […]
With some messaging apps and social media platforms, there is the option to post content temporarily before it disappears forever. In fact, recently Twitter has been toying with such a feature. Now it looks like WhatsApp could get something similar as well, at least that’s according to the latest beta discovered by WABetaInfo.According to the latest beta, it seems that there is evidence to suggest that WhatsApp could be looking […]
Our clipboards on our phones and computers can sometimes store sensitive information. For example, some of us might copy credit card numbers, home addresses, or passwords onto them. This is why according to a blog post by developers Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry is pretty alarming.According to their findings, it seems that there are quite a number of popular and widely-used iOS apps out there that have access to […]
Mountain View-based Internet search giant Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to help small and medium businesses (SMBs), governments and health organizations respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Google has committed $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and 100+ government agencies across the globe provide information on preventing
The long-awaited Redmi K30 Pro was announced this week packing top-tier internals into a distinctly designed body. Alongside the phone, the company also launched a set of cases made in collaboration with the foundation of the late artist Keith Haring.
Now we're learning that the phone also ships with wallpapers featuring some of the artist's
Realme began testing Android 10-based Realme UI for the Realme X2 back in January, and now it's rolling out the stable build of its newest custom Android skin for the Snapdragon 730G-powered handset.
The update brings new UI, optimized navigation gestures, and a new camera app among other features to the X2. You can check
The Oppo Reno Ace 2 coming next month recently appeared on TENAA with its images, which revealed its design. Now, the listing has been populated with the full specs of the phone, leaving little to the imagination.
The Reno Ace 2 is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core processor, which could be a part of the
A couple of weeks back, SamMobile reported about a Galaxy M01 device. Its Geekbench results were spotted running a low-end Qualcomm chipset, 3GB of RAM, and ran Android 10. Although the specific chipset isn't confirmed yet it's said to run an octa-core chipset. It is speculated to be perhaps the Snapdragon 439.
More recently, this
The Oppo Watch was the Chinese phone maker's latest announcement into the wearable space and according to a set of patent renders submitted to the intellectual property office of China, Oppo might be announced another wearable very soon.
It's not quite a fully featured smartwatch like the Oppo Watch, but as per these renders, Oppo
Google's Duo app is still alive, which is slightly surprising given the company's propensity to release messaging and social networking apps and then shut them down afterwards. Not only is it still alive, but it now allows you to have group video calls that have up to 12 participants.
The previous limit was 8, so
