The Samsung Galaxy S20 series marks the first time Samsung adopts a higher refresh rate in its phones, topping out at 120Hz. Unfortunately, this high refresh rate can only be used at FHD+ resolutions, even though the Galaxy S20 phones offer QHD+ screens. So you essentially have to choose between the highest resolution or a high refresh rate.
Fortunately, noted tipster and XDA writer Max Weinbach confirmed on Twitter that Samsung is currently testing the ability to use the 120Hz refresh rate at QHD+ resolution.
Sharp Corp., Japan has announced the company’s next Android One phone, the Sharp Android One S3. As the name suggests, it is Sharp’s low-cost Android One offering and will be available in Japan via Y! Mobile in four colors. The phone comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and sports a fairly modest spec sheet. The Android One S3 is a successor to the Sharp X1, which was part of the Android One program in 2017.
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We have now seen leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. This week, serial leaker Evan Blass came up with images of both phones, which are expected to arrive later this year. Of note, photos of the Z Fold 3 included an S Pen stylus. What wasn’t obvious in the photos? Where the Galaxy Z Fold 3 S Pen stylus lives.
Samsung has launched a new flagship smartphone in China. Based on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Samsung W22 features a few design tweaks, a bit more under the hood, and a steeper price.
From a distance, the W22’s specs sheet looks almost identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. This includes a folding 7.6-inch AMOLED screen, the 6.2-inch external display, the Snapdragon 888 SoC beneath both, and the triple 12MP camera array at the rear.
If you’re in the market for a Wear OS smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro should be near the top of your list. Not only is it arguably the most unique Wear OS smartwatch out there, but Mobvoi also includes a free TicHome Mini with your purchase. That’s a savings of $99.99.
There’s already plenty to like about the TicWatch Pro — its big 1.39-inch AMOLED display, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, two physical buttons on the side, and the inclusion of fitness-friendly features like GPS and a heart rate sensor.
Xiaomi is one name that repeatedly pops up when talking about budget phones, having a reputation as a leading value for money player. But you’d be forgiven for shrugging at the newly announced Redmi S2. After all, the company already has the Redmi 5/Note 5 family, the Redmi 5A, the Mi 6X, and Mi A1 in its extensive stable of affordable, yet handy phones. So what’s one more budget phone, right?
Update: May 24, 2019 at 4:25 p.m. ET: We’ve been back and forth with OnePlus about this camera topic today and it seems that a bit of a grey area in terms is getting in the way of understanding what’s really going on.
OnePlus is adamant that there’s no dishonesty on its part and that the 3x zoom provides full lossless quality. The quality part is true — there’s no digital zoom or quality degradation going on.
The Bose SoundWear Companion allows you to do all those things since it rests comfortably on your shoulders. As you move around the house — or outdoors — you can hear the music clearly without needing to wear headphones.
Usually, the Bose SoundWear speaker would cost you $300, but today it is on sale at Amazon for a whopping 50 percent off, bringing the price down to $150.
Here are the notable features of the SoundWear:
As the dust settles from Amazon’s special event, which included three new Kindle Fire tablets,a new Kindle e-reader and the launch of the Kindle Fire in the UK and Europe, it is time to look a little deeper into the new Kindle Fire HD and see how it stacks up against the competition. What unique features does it have and what is it missing? Price Before looking at features it is important to look at the pricing.
Update: April 20, 2021 – The WWE Network has now shut down in the US. Its content, and all future WWE streaming content, will be shown on the Peacock streaming service. Peacock costs $4.99 a month with ads or $9.99 a month without ads. WWE Network will still be available to access outside the US.
Original story: March 25, 2020 – With the coronavirus outbreak keeping people at home, many folks have turned to streaming video services to pass the time.