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The 4G-only Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has been updated with a Snapdragon 865 processor in some regions. Till now, the LTE-only variant of the phone was powered by the Exynos 990 chip, which is objectively inferior to the Snapdragon 865. Update: May 6, 2021 (4:46 AM ET): Samsung has launched the 4G-only Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with the Snapdragon 865 chipset. It currently available in Malaysia and listed in Germany and Sweden.
Sony has just announced that they are finally putting to use what many industry experts are considering the highest PPI display ever created. This 0.7-inch (18.0mm diagonal) OLED panel (1280 x 720), is the product of “Sony’s unique OLED and semiconductor silicon drive technologies.” It provides extremely high contrast, and offers excellent color reproduction and a very fast refresh rate, which OLED displays are known for. Why is this a big deal?
The ZTE Axon 7 has a lot going for it, including a beautiful design and solid build, fantastic audio capabilities, and specifications and features that are at par with all current generation flagship smartphones. The best part is that you get all of this at a price point that is far cheaper than similarly spec-ed devices, making the Axon 7 one of the best affordable flagships out there.
However, as is the case with any smartphone or tablet, this phone is not without its issues.
AMOLED displays offer a host of advantages over LCD screens, but the biggest advantage has to be the deeper, richer blacks. This advantage also extends to apps with a dark mode, as we see some of them specifically offer an AMOLED-friendly dark mode that uses true blacks.
These modes are pretty handy if you want to save battery life or if you’re using the app in bed. So with that in mind, we take a look at the best dark mode apps with an AMOLED-friendly theme.
Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s family monitoring app!
What is Google Family Link?Google Family Link is a mobile app that lets you set digital rules for your child’s access to their smartphone, tablet or Chromebook. This can govern anything from what websites they can visit and what apps they can download, to how many hours they can use their device. Google allows users to sign up for an account at the age of 13 in most countries, so parents can use Google Family Link to set up accounts and devices for children younger than that.
Oppo has teased the Reno 3 5G series for a few weeks now, giving us a look at the design and quietly confirming a few specs. Now, the company has officially launched the two devices.
The Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G is the more impressive device on paper, offering a tiny punch-hole cutout (for a 32MP camera), a brand-new Snapdragon 765G processor, and a 6.5-inch OLED FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
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Samsung has announced a portable projector at CES 2022. Dubbed the Freestyle, the projector features baked-in smart streaming and audio abilities, portable battery support, and more. It’s currently available to pre-order in the US. Projectors are still pretty niche devices, but they’re incredibly useful in some instances. While most consumers would opt for televisions for consuming content, portable projectors are great for those seeking a no-fuss entertainment solution for specific use cases.
Samsung has two new flagships, and like most years, they have several new features alongside welcome improvements. What are the best features of the Galaxy S9? We’ve picked out the top nine reasons you might want to buy Samsung’s latest flagship devices!
New fingerprint sensor positionYou might still touch the camera by accident on occasion, but it’s less likely than on last year’s devices. The center position also makes for a much better experience, and means you can comfortably register the digits on either finger (rather than just your right finger last year).
Google revealed more Pixel 4 details yesterday, confirming that the 2019 flagship line will offer 3D face unlock and gesture controls via the Soli radar chip.
The Mountain View company also revealed an image (seen above), showing all the sensors on the front of the phone. And Droid-Life noticed that there’s only one selfie camera on the Pixel 4.
Leaked renders earlier this month showed what looked like two front-facing cameras, but it now seems apparent that the second sensor was actually an IR camera.
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A OnePlus 8 Google Camera mod now supports multiple lenses, not just the primary lens. You don’t need to root to gain access to multiple lenses, which is good news for people who don’t want (or can’t) root. The mod still doesn’t work for all lenses on both OnePlus 8 phones, though. Although there are a few OnePlus 8 Google Camera mods floating around the internet, most only allow you to access to primary lens.