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Xiaomi Mi CC 9 coming next week with 32MP selfie camera

Xiaomi first smartphone as part of its deal with beautification app company Meitu is set to launch on July 2, the mobile colossus revealed on Weibo. The company has also revealed a few more details on Weibo, including the fact that it will offer a 32MP selfie camera. Camera samples published on the Chinese platform feature Mi CC 9 branding, giving us the name of the new phone too. Check out a few of the samples below.

Google Keep on the web gets its own dark mode (Update)

 Update #2, July 9, 2019 (4:35 pm ET): Following dark mode making its way to Keep’s mobile apps, Google is rolling out the dark theme to its web app.  To enable the feature click on the gear icon at the top of the website. Select the “Enable Dark mode” option and the interface should change to the new theme. If you’re not seeing the setting, don’t worry. Google started pushing out the option today, but it can take up to 15 days before it reaches everyone.

Pixel 7 series reportedly may use the same display as its predecessor

TL;DR The Pixel 7 series will likely feature the exact same displays as the 6 series. The only significant change will be a slightly smaller Pixel 7 display compared to the 6. Users hoping for a new-fangled display for the Pixel 7 series may be in for a disappointment, with new rumors indicating the display will be largely unchanged. The Pixel 6 series featured a significant upgrade to the display tech Google used compared to previous versions of the Pixel line.

These Fitbit Black Friday deals can save you as much as 40%

There’s as much as 40% off in this sweet sale, with one of the highlights being a $50 price drop on the all-new Fitbit Charge 5. Smaller and slimmer than its highly rated predecessor, the Charge 5 offers superb fitness tracking on a bright and beautiful OLED display. It’s down to $129.95 while the offer lasts — only the second time it’s been on sale. Fitbit Charge 5 Same form factor, way better display

Google Home gets multi-user support in the UK (Update: Canada too?)

Update, June 29: Users in Canada – including our own Brian Reigh – reported getting the multi-user feature on their Google Home units. There’s no official announcement yet, but it doesn’t hurt to check if you have it. Original post, June 27: Google Home now supports multiple users in the UK. It allows up to six people to connect their accounts, giving them access to their own personal playlists, commute time, schedule and more.

Motorola's trade-in program offers up to $300 for your old phones

The latest and greatest smartphones have been announced this week, amongst we can find the New Moto X and New Moto G. It’s hard to decide between these and the multitude of awesome devices out there, so Motorola is making easier to decide by offering a very neat trade-in program. Trading in your device after purchasing a Moto X or Moto G may get you a Motorola Visa Prepaid Card of up to $300.

These were the top 5 smartphone brands in each region in 2020

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR A new report details smartphone brands’ performance across each region of the globe. Samsung continued to lead in most regions, while Apple was the most dominant in its home market. 2020 was a tough year for smartphone companies, and the shipment figures prove it. But while some firms weathered the storm and in some cases saw exponential growth, others fell further down the pecking order.

AT&T caves in and offers standalone unlimited data plan (Update: two more plans announced)

Update, February 27: After dropping the TV services requirement from its unlimited plan a couple of weeks ago, AT&T has now added two new ways to enjoy unlimited data. AT&T Unlimited Plus is the option for those who still want video services like DirecTV, DirecTV Now or U-verse TV. This starts at $90 for the first line and includes HD video streaming, 10 GB of tethering (down to 128 Kbps after the first 10 GB), and LTE speeds for the first 22 GB of data (throttled thereafter).

Galaxy S9 gets a sizzling red variant, but it might be exclusive to China

Update, May 9: Here’s a handful of hands-on images with the new red Samsung Galaxy S9, courtesy of Ice Universe over on Weibo. The device is being marketed by Chinese celebrities and comes with matching red Yves Saint Laurent lipstick — what appears to be an attempt to position it as a luxury device for women. While there is no news of an international release, it makes sense for China, where the color red symbolizes good luck.

Samsung's Nook tablets weren't big sellers Holiday 2014

When Barnes & Noble announced that it had partnered with Samsung to try and salvage its endangered Nook line of e-book readers, things seemed mildly interesting. Samsung has an untold number of tablets available for purchase, so the prospect of a dedicated book reader seemed like it had some potential promise. After the dust settled however, it was clear the results weren’t quite what some had hoped: the Galaxy Tab Nook was simply a standard Galaxy Tab 4 pre-loaded with B&N Nook software and the Nook UI replacing TouchWiz.