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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra phone will have a 100× digital zoom camera, report says

According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may offer a camera with up to a massive 100x digital zoom. Other new details about the phone include a 120Hz display that will be set to 60Hz out of the box, and an astrophotography feature to compete with the Google Pixel 4.
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The Motorola Razr will finally be up for pre-order on January 26

After a delay, Motorola finally announced that the Motorola Razr will be up for pre-order on January 26. The device is Motorola's first foldable phone and is set to revive the original Motorola Razr while adding a number of new, modern features. Notably, the phone has a foldable display.
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Report: All four of Apple’s 2020 iPhones will feature OLED displays

According to a new report, Apple will seriously step things up for its 2020 lineup of iPhones. The report notes that all four of Apple's 2020 iPhones will feature OLED displays. Not only that but the largest device will have a 6.7-inch display and a thinner build than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
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New leak finally details pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Plenty of details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 series have found their way online, but to date details about pricing have evaded leaks. Until now, that is. A new leak notes that the Samsung Galaxy S20 will start at around 900-1,000 euros, with higher-end and the Galaxy Z Flip costing more.
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The Nokia 2.3 offers smart camera features at an affordable price

Nokia is taking its entry-level smartphone lineup to the next level. Nokia has taken the wraps off of the new Nokia 2.3, boasting a range of features at a relatively affordable price. Notably, the device boasts a dual-sensor rear-facing camera, a Google Assistant button, and more.
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The new Garmin Approach S62 has maps for 41,000 golf courses

Garmin has taken the wraps off of a new golf-tracking smartwatch, which boasts maps for a whopping 41,000 course, can track fitness through a built-in heart rate monitor, and even deliver notifications for email, texts, and so on. The device is now available for $500 through the Garmin website.
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The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is a new rugged phone with a removable battery

Samsung has taken the wraps off of its latest rugged phone -- the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro. The new device offers relatively good performance, as well as two programmable buttons, a display that works with gloves, and even a removable battery. Unfortunately, there's no word on a U.S. release.
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Motorola is delaying the new Razr because of overly high demand

Motorola has announced that it's delaying the launch of the new Motorola Razr. Thankfully, the delay isn't due to faulty hardware or bad design choices -- it's due to the fact that demand is now expected to be so high, that it can't keep up. Motorola hasn't specified how long the delay is.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
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The Qualcomm XR2 augmented reality chipset will power next-gen headsets with 5G

Qualcomm has launched a new augmented reality chipset that is set to power the next generation of AR headsets. The new Snapdragon XR2 supports up to a hefty 3K per eye, along with two times the CPU and GPU performance of the company's previous-generation AR chipset, the Snapdragon XR1.
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Qualcomm and Niantic to partner on a next-gen augmented reality headset

Qualcomm and Niantic have announced a multi-year partnership that will see the two companies build a reference design augmented reality headset that blends hardware, software, and cloud computing. Details beyond that have yet to be revealed, but the headset may incorporate games like Pokemon Go.
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Motorola Moto One Hyper hands-on review

Motorola is back with another addition to the Moto One line, in the form of the new Motorola Moto One Hyper. The new device offers a relatively modern design, a pop-up selfie camera, and even a headphone jack. Not only that, but you'll also get Android 10 and decent performance.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 offers improved A.I. performance and 8K video

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865, which is aimed at offering improved performance across all areas. In particular, the new chipset offers improved A.I. performance, and even offers support for 8K video. The new chipset will be available on smartphones in the first quarter of 2020.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 and 765G offer Snapdragon 865-like premium features

Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 765 and 765G, which are aimed at offering a number of more premium features in a slightly lower tier. The new chipsets, for example, offer the same fifth-generation Artificial Intelligence Engine on offer by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
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Interview: The Snapdragon 865 will make today’s smartphones look downright basic

Qualcomm sees the Snapdragon 865 as more than a simple performance enhancement for the latest high-end phones. It's placed a huge emphasis on artificial intelligence to not only make your life easier, but safer too. With 5G's proliferation, big data isn't just getting bigger, it's getting faster and more capable.
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The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor lets you scan two fingers at once

Qualcomm has announced the new 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which offers a 17-times-larger area, meaning that you can scan two fingers instead of one. The result? The new sensor is a lot more secure than previous-generation scanners. The 3D Sonic Max is also faster than its predecessors.
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Qualcomm finally gives first look at Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765 platforms

Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off of its latest-and-greatest mobile platforms, the Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 765. The new platforms are likely to appear in a slew of new phones in 2020. Specs about the chipsets have yet to be revealed, but likely will be in coming days.
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New patent hints at Motorola Razr 2 with eight sensors on the edges

A new patent has been discovered that hunts at what a follow-up to the new Motorola Razr could look like. The patent seems to show a foldable device with an impressive eight touch sensors around the edges, which could be used to trigger things like Google Assistant or your most-used apps.
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AT&T is bringing LTE-speed 5G to customers in five cities next month

AT&T is finally ready to release 5G to the public -- though the version of 5G that the carrier will roll out to customers will only be around as fast as high-speed LTE networks. The tech will roll out to five cities in the first half of December, with a further 10 cities coming by February.
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Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself

Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
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Android 10 update seemingly breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2

Android 10 brings a host of new features to compatible phones, but according to some reports, it also breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2. Hundreds of users have reported Wi-Fi issues after updating to Android 10, and it seems like there is a range of Wi-Fi issues related to the update.
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How to download iPadOS on an Apple tablet

iPadOS brings with it a number of awesome features, including a revamped home screen, some mouse support, and more. Now that the beta is over, the full version of iPadOS is available to the public. Interested in getting iPadOS for yourself? Here's how to get the new iPadOS on your iPad.
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Android bug allowed hackers to access phone cameras in the background

A new bug has been discovered in Android that allowed hackers to gain access to the phone's camera in the background — even when the phone's lock screen was locked. The bug has since been fixed, according to Google, and affected Google Pixel and Samsung phones, among others.
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Apple’s Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are here

Apple has finally unveiled the new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The new cases feature a new dedicated camera button, and are available in a few different colors. The cases are a little expensive, coming in at $130 each.
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Verizon’s newly published maps show exactly where you can access 5G

Verizon has finally published maps showing exactly where you can access 5G on the company's network. The maps show that 5G coverage is available largely on streets and sidewalks, which is likely due to technical limitations associated with using millimeter wave technology.
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The new Apple Maps is now available in more than half of the U.S.

Apple is currently rolling out a new version of Apple Maps -- and that new version is now available in more than half the U.S. The new Apple Maps adds features like Look Around, as well as more natural Siri guidance. Apple says the new Apple Maps will be rolled out to the rest of the country by the end of 2019.
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How to block spam calls using iOS 13’s silence unknown callers feature

Apple's iOS 13 has a ton of great new features, including the great new Dark Mode, photo editing features, and more. There's another feature that could come in handy too though -- the ability to block unknown numbers automatically, sending them straight to voicemail. Here's how to enable the feature.

New Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 features now available on older Galaxy Watches

Samsung is releasing an update to the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active that brings a host of new features to the devices that would otherwise only be available on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. New features include deeper integration with Bixby and more Samsung Health features.
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How to use iOS 13’s smart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controls from Control Center

Apple's iOS 13 brings a ton of great tweaks and changes to how the operating system works, but one of the most subtle changes is the fact that you can now control Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity straight from the iOS Control Center. If you have iOS 13, here's how to use the new feature yourself.
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WhatsApp flaw could have let hackers take control of a phone via an MP4 file

A new WhatsApp security flaw has been discovered that would have allowed hackers to take control of a user's smartphone by sending them a specially coded MP4 file. According to Facebook, the flaw has been patched in the latest version of WhatsApp -- so it's worth updating if you haven't yet.
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Google is finally rolling out RCS support to Android Messages in the U.S.

Google is finally bringing support for better messaging to users in the U.S. The company announced that it's rolling out support for RCS to users of the Android Messages app. The new standard will allow for better read receipts, better group messaging, and better support for multimedia.
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New iPhone SE and iPad Pro with 3D sensing tipped for early 2020 release

According to a new research note from Ming-Chi Kuo, a new iPhone SE and a new iPad Pro are expected to be released in the first half of 2020. According to the report, the new iPad Pro will feature a 3D sensing camera with a time-of-flight lens, helping boost Apple's AR efforts.
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The Apple Card is being investigated for sexism. Here’s Goldman Sachs’ response

After numerous complaints, the Apple Card is being investigated for the algorithm behind it being sexist and giving men higher credit limits than women, even in cases where women have higher credit scores. Goldman Sachs has since issued a response to the complaints.
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Apple plans to release AR headset in 2022, AR glasses in 2023

According to a new report, Apple's augmented reality headset may not be released until 2022, despite rumors that the company was planning on releasing it in 2020. The report notes that Apple will release an Oculus Quest-type headset in 2022, followed by a glasses-type device in 2023.