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Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i get official

October 16, 2020
As expected, two new Infinix smartphones became official earlier today – the Note 8 and Note 8i. They are both powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. The Note 8 has a 6.95″ 720×1640 LCD touchscreen with a dual hole-punch cutout for a 16 MP selfie camera and a depth sensor next to it. On the rear there’s a 64 MP main shooter, aided by a 2 MP macro cam, a 2 MP depth…
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Apple iPhone 12 event: what to expect

October 12, 2020
The usual September time frame for Apple to launch its new flagship iPhones came and went and we’re still waiting. That wait is finally coming to an end as the team at Cupertino will show us the new models on Tuesday. We will report on the official announcement as it happens, but for now let’s go over what we expect to see at the event. In short, four iPhones and not much else – Apple…
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Samsung Galaxy F41 goes official w/ 6,000mAh battery, more

October 9, 2020
Samsung is tackling the budget market in India yet again with the release of the Galaxy F41, which comes with some notable hardware and an enticing price. While the Indian market is dominated by “affordable flagships” or devices claiming to offer “flagship…
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Google app for Android testing Lens shortcut in Search bar, matching iOS

October 8, 2020
Google Lens has long been tied to Assistant on Android, while iOS users have access to it as part of Search. The Google app on Android is now testing a prominent Lens shortcut. Behind-the-scenes, Google Lens — along with Assistant, as well as Podcasts — is powered and updated by the Google app on Android. Since launch, Google Lens has been accessed by first opening the Assistant panel. On iOS…
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How to text from your computer with Android Messages

October 6, 2020
Google has the ability to text from the web with Android Messages. The feature gives users a lot more flexibility in choosing how and where they can carry on conversations. As long as your Android smartphone is powered on, you can text from a desktop computer or even other…
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Zeiss’ full-frame Android camera is available to preorder for $6,000

October 5, 2020
The Zeiss ZX1, a unique camera that was announced more than two years ago before the company essentially stopped talking about it, may actually be in customers’ hands at some point in the near future. As noted by DPReview, B&H Photo has sent out emails saying that it’s coming soon and is now available to preorder for $6,000. It was originally supposed to be released in early 2019. Why…
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