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Jun 8, 2020
One UI 2.5 to bring unskippable ads to some Samsung devices

Samsung will allegedly show ads on some low-cost phones with One UI 2.5

Leaked screenshots from Samsung's One UI 2.5 software showcase egregious lock screen ads that effectively prevent users from unlocking their phones for fifteen seconds. However, Samsung will only run these on some low-cost Galaxy A and Galaxy M devices. We should have more clarity on the matter once One UI 2.5 is released later this year.
Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jun 2020 19:16
Xiaomi will announce the Mi Band 5 on June 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Teasers confirm the design and up to seven colours for upcoming fitness tracker

Xiaomi has confirmed the design of the Mi Band 5 ahead of the release of its next fitness tracker on June 11. Available in up to seven colours, the Mi Band 5 will feature a larger display than its predecessor, along with a Spo2 sensor. Even the global model will support NFC for making contactless payments, too.
Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2020 18:31
Hearthstone Grandmaster Blitzchung speaking out about the Hong Kong protests (Image source: The Verge)

Activision cancelled its WoW: Shadowlands stream to “make space for other voices.” Where was that space when Blitzchung and Hong Kong needed it?

Activision Blizzard recently announced that it would be delaying its World of Warcraft: Shadowlands livestream to make way for “more important voices.” However, the decision appears insincere, especially in light of Blizzard’s treatment of Hearthstone Grandmaster Blitzchung for speaking out about the Hong Kong protests.
Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Jun 2020 16:28
Intel Rocket Lake-S looks to aim for higher IPC than higher core counts. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Rocket Lake-S will top-out at eight cores max and may not launch in 2020; Early Gen12 Xe scores indicate a 10% higher performance for the Willow Cove backport compared to Ice Lake 32 EU

Intel's upcoming 11th gen 14nm Rocket Lake-S processor for mainstream desktop users may not launch this year, according to a recent performance enthusiast roadmap from Intel. Rocket Lake-S looks to bank on improved IPCs than raw core counts and early 3DMark Fire Strike and Time Spy scores of the 32 EU Gen12 Xe iGPU indicate about a 10% improvement over Ice Lake UHD Graphics G1.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jun 2020 16:13
OnePlus is all set to release some new smart TVs on July 2

OnePlus will unveil new, low-cost smart TVs in India on July 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter to announce that the company would be releasing a new line of affordable smart TVs in India. Sources familiar with the matter state that prices could start at $200, making it an attractive buy for those on a budget.
Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jun 2020 14:04
The Mi Mix 3 5G. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi confirms October MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi Mix 3 5G, sans Android 10

The Mi Mix 3 5G has been mostly ignored by Xiaomi so far, as it remains on Android Pie and MIUI 10, almost eighteen months after it was launched. A new tip indicates the phone will receive the MIUI 12 update later in the year, but Android 10 remains an improbability.
Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2020 12:10
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Z in India on July 10th

OnePlus Z slated for a July 10th launch in India; will allegedly retail at $330

A user survey conducted in India has shed light on the upcoming OnePlus Z's price and specifications. The phone will allegedly come with a triple-camera setup, a 6.5-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, and a 4,300mAh battery that supports charging at 30W. It will be launched in India on July 10th via an online event and will retail for INR 24,990($330).
Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jun 2020 11:15
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro smartphone review

85% Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro Smartphone Review - Powerful Gaming Smartphone with a Drawback

5G gaming machine. Since the Xiaomi phone offers a wide range of features for about 670 Euros (~$760), the Black Shark 3 Pro is not just interesting for gamers: It comes with a OLED panel with 90 Hz and 1440p, a 270 Hz touch-sampling rate, 65 W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers, a 64 MP camera, 5G and a Snapdragon 865. What more can you ask for? Read on to find out how the Shark 3 Pro fares in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 7.1", 253 g
Marcus Herbrich, 08 Jun 2020 10:24
The Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB of RAM and the Argon One case are an excellent combo. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: New Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB and the Argon One case

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the most powerful single-board computer (SBC) released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to date, and it got even more powerful recently with the introduction of the new 8 GB variant. We’ve got our hands on the new Pi and paired it with one of the most popular cases custom built for it, the Argon ONE, to find out if it could make for a reasonable desktop computing solution.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jun 2020 05:38
The Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 has a compact design and light weight. (Image source: @manukumarjain)

Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 specifications start leaking out: 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and Nvidia GPUs in the mix for prices starting from ₹50,000 (US$662)

Details of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 have started leaking out. Apparently, four models will be made available, with customers being able to select from 10th Gen Intel Core processors and a dGPU from Nvidia. Prices are expected to start at ₹50,000 (US$662) for the base Mi Notebook 14, which will be launched in India on June 11.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jun 2020 02:38
Jun 7, 2020
Artists have been busy mocking up their impressions of the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080. (Image source: JDSP_ via VideoCardz)

Fan-made Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 renders give a better idea of what the Ampere-based end product might look like

A series of fan-made renders of the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 have been published online shortly after the revelation of a photo of the alleged reference design hit the news headlines. The Ampere-based RTX 3080 looks very different from the designs utilized for the GeForce 20 series.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jun 2020 22:19
The Timex Metropolitan R resembles the Amazfit GTR. (Image source: Timex)

Timex announces two US$179 Metropolitan smartwatches in collaboration with Amazfit

Timex has announced two new smartwatches, the Metropolitan R and Metropolitan S. Created in partnership with Amazfit, one model looks strikingly similar to the Apple Watch. Both the Metropolitan R and Metropolitan S will retail for US$179 and will be available to order from June 10.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2020 22:04
Xiaomi will offer the Redmi 9 in two versions and three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi via Lazda)

Xiaomi Redmi 9: Retailer confirms configurations, prices and details of upcoming global models

A retailer has confirmed the configurations, prices and details of the global versions of the Xiaomi Redmi 9. Available in two versions and three colours, the Redmi 9 will start from equivalent to US$147 while combining a giant battery with quad rear-facing cameras. Even a headphone jack will make an appearance.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2020 20:33
Matisse is putting paid to Comet Lake. (Image source: XanxoGaming)

Comet Lake flakes in latest Mindfactory sales data as over 34 times more AMD Ryzen 5 3600 chips are sold than Intel Core i7-10700K parts

New sales data from German retailer Mindfactory has revealed that 34 times more Matisse AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processors were sold than the Intel Core i7-10700K, which was the best-selling Comet Lake chip for this particular period. AMD took 87.25% of the sales share compared to Intel’s paltry 12.75% portion.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jun 2020 20:16
OnePlus announces changes to its Beta Programs. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus halves the frequency of its Open and Closed Beta programs for OxygenOS

OxygenOS is OnePlus' well-received skin for Android. The OEM runs a beta program for this software, by which users can access new features in advance and offer feedback on the same. Now, however, the company has announced that it will reduce the number of these builds released per month.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2020 19:54
The iPhone 11 Pro Max may be suffering from a peculiar green tint display issue. (Source: GadgetsNow)

Some iPhone 11 Pro series units may be suffering from a green tint display issue

An iPhone 11 Pro user has reported that their phone displays a green tint under certain conditions. It's currently unknown if this is a software or hardware issue. It isn't the first time something of the sort has happened, though, as there have been similar reports with the Google Pixel 4 XL, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Galaxy S20 Ultra over the past year.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2020 18:40
The new LG monitor. (Source: LG)

LG launches its new QHD IPS monitor, the "Ergo"

LG has introduced a new monitor, known as the "Ergo". This is due to its new kind of "C-Clamp"-enabled stand that confers a full range of motion on the 27-inch panel. It also has USB type C with 60 watt (W) Power Delivery, so as to enable 1-cable operation with this display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2020 18:37
Two-tier society at HP - no recommendation for the HP 15s-fq1440ng

Two-class society at HP - no recommendation for the HP 15s-fq1440ng

While the manufacturer delivers good devices in the high-end segment with the EliteBook or the ProBook, there are currently hardly any arguments in favor of an HP notebook in the lower price segments. The office laptop HP 15s-fq1440ng in our test is an example of this, as is the new HP 14s.
Christian Hintze, 07 Jun 2020 17:53
Th Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

A host of Redmi Note 8 Pro owners remain without Android 10 as latest update supposedly fixes Netflix compatibility issues

Xiaomi first sent out the stable Android 10 update to the Redmi Note 8 Pro back in February. Fast-forward three months and a host of Redmi Note 8 Pro owners appear to still be on Android Pie. The most recent update to the phone with the software number "MIUI 11 V11.0.4.0.QGGMIXM" brings Android 10, however, and may have fixed the previously-reported Netflix compatibility issues.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2020 17:24
Unity developers will now be able to tap into the Asus ROG Phone 2 and ROG Phone 3's unique functionalities. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 3 12 GB RAM variant spotted on Geekbench; Game devs can now tap into ROG Phone-specific features via a Unity plugin

A 12 GB RAM variant of the Asus ROG Phone 3 has been spotted on the Geekbench 5 database with scores that are in the same ballpark as that of the previous sighting of the 8 GB RAM variant. Meanwhile, Asus said that it is now a Unity Verified Solutions Partner and ROG Phone-specific features can now be accessed by game developers via a Unity plugin.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jun 2020 17:20
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The Apple Card currently offers cash back on purchases, and 24 months interest free on iPhones in the US. (Source: Apple)

Apple reportedly about to expand interest free offerings

Sources have passed information to Bloomberg claiming that Apple will extend the interest-free finance options on the Apple Card to include other products in their catalogue.
Craig Ward, 07 Jun 2020 10:52
Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPUs are expected to take the fight to AMD's EPYC Genoa in 2021 (Image source: Intel)

10nm Intel Sapphire Rapids Xeon details emerge: dual-socket 96 core Xeon on the cards with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support but is it enough to take on 5nm AMD EPYC Genoa?

A leaked Intel Russia roadmap presentation offered a glimpse at Intel's enterprise server plans for 2020: 10nm LGA 4677 Sapphire Rapids parts are set to take on AMD's EPYC Genoa with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Jun 2020 10:35
The Galaxy Note 20 may feature a 4300 mAh battery (Image source: @OnLeaks and @Pigtou_)

Purported Samsung Galaxy Note 20 SM-N9810 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G SM-F7070 show up in 3C battery certification database: battery details emerge

Listings on the Chinese 3C battery certification database seemingly confirm the existence of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (listed as the SM-N9810) and the Galaxy Z Flip 2 (listed as the SM-F7070). Details have now emerged about battery capacity for these two devices.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Jun 2020 10:18
Acer Swift 3 SF313-52-52AS

86% Acer Swift 3 SF313 laptop review: Also a good subnotebook with i5

Glossy 3:2 display. After the Acer Swift 3 SF313 was able to make a good impression in its full configuration, the Intel Core i5 model now has to show if it can deliver a similarly good performance. However, it also inherits the small weaknesses we already encountered in the first test. In our review we'll clarify to what extent this has an impact on the overall impression.
Intel Core i5-1035G4, Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU), 13.5", 1.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Jun 2020 02:09
Jun 6, 2020
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The Realme Watch has a health monitor and 14 sport modes. (Image source: Realme)

Realme becomes the new Xiaomi by selling over 15,000 smart TVs in under 10 minutes and 15,000 Realme Watches in just two minutes

Realme has been celebrating some impressive sales figures over the last few days. First the Chinese OEM announced it had sold 15,000 smart televisions in barely 10 minutes and then shortly after 15,000 units of the Realme Watch were sold in just two minutes. Realme could be picking up where Xiaomi has seemingly left off.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2020 23:14
The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW. (Source: Samsung)

Verizon's variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has only 128GB of internal storage and no microSD card slot

Verizon has augmented its 5G phone offerings with the Samsung Galaxy S20 UW variant. However, some users have been dismayed to find this phone lacks the microSD card support found in other SKUs of this phone. Furthermore, it also has less RAM compared to its unlocked counterpart.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 23:05
The TCL 3-Series. (Source: TCL)

TCL launches its own line of Android TVs in the US

TCL is an increasingly well-known name in the area of cost-effective big-screens in the US. Now, it has released some of its smart TVs that run Android into this market. These 3-Series devices incorporate Chromecast functions, the Google Assistant and all the apps the user may expect from US$129.99.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 22:08
Huami shows its 1Q2020 performance off. (Source: Huami)

Huami is in the top 5 in the smartwatch-maker charts for the first quarter of 2020

Huami, the OEM behind the Amazfit brand of wearables, found its way into the top 5 names in the smartwatch market during the first quarter of this year (1Q2020). It was also in the US top 5 in the same terms, and was #1 in some countries, including Spain, Indonesia and India.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 21:40
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has 44 mm and 40 mm variants. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: Upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartwatch reveals its name in latest leak

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 name has been revealed in a new round of technical certification. It was previously unknown if the smartwatch would be called the Galaxy Watch 2 or Galaxy Watch Active 3, so it looks like Samsung has plumped for an understandable compromise with the moniker Galaxy Watch 3.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2020 20:55
The Realme 6 smartphone. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 6 with a 90-Hz display and Widevine level 1 certification for both active and passive entertainment

Earlier this year, Oppo subsidiary Realme officially entered the market in Germany. At a price of 230 to 300 Euros (US$260 to US$339) depending on the memory configuration, the Realme 6 with its 90-Hz display is a particularly interesting smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer.
Inge Schwabe, 06 Jun 2020 20:19
Honor Magic Earbuds Review: TWS earbuds with ANC and good sound quality

Honor Magic Earbuds Review: TWS earbuds with ANC and good sound quality

Magical silence. The Magic Earbuds are true wireless earbuds (TWS) that cost less than €100 (~$113; £100). The earbuds surprised us with their good sound reproduction and their active noise cancellation (ANC). Both properties are usually reserved for more expensive earbuds, so Honor has done well in that regard. The Honor Magic Earbuds are not without criticisms, though.
Daniel Schmidt, 06 Jun 2020 19:27
The Dell G5 15 Special Edition can use AMD SmartShift for performance optimizations. (Image source: Dell)

The AMD Ryzen 4000-based Dell G5 15 Special Edition will be the only SmartShift laptop in 2020

It has been confirmed that the AMD Ryzen 4000-based Dell G5 15 Special Edition device will be the only laptop that can utilize AMD’s SmartShift technology to be released in 2020. Although the upcoming PS5 will also feature SmartShift capability, there will be no more SmartShift laptops released until 2021 according to Frank Azor.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2020 19:18
This event may get a successor soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 20 series and more on August 5, 2020

A Korean blog now asserts that the next major Samsung mobile device launch will take place about 2 months from today (June 6, 2020). This event is touted to unveil the next-gen Galaxy Notes and Fold, as well as some more devices such as the OEM's new premium tablets. It may also assume an online format.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 18:42
The Aipower T18NC earbuds. (Source: Aipower)

Deal | The Aipower T18NC TWS ANC earbuds are at their "lowest price ever" this weekend

Aipower may be best known for its innovative Wearbuds product. However, it has also released a pair of standalone TWS earbuds with premium features such as active noise cancellation (ANC). The brand has put these T18NCs up for a flash sale, which ends on June 8, 2020.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 18:08
Office laptop HP 15s-fq1440ng in the test: hardware deceives - potential wasted

78% Office laptop HP 15s-fq1440ng in the test: hardware deceives - potential wasted

Wrong priorities. We tested the second HP 15s office laptop. After the 15s-fq1556ng was not really convincing (79%), HP now relies on a stronger processor (Core i7-1065G7) with one of the best internal graphics solutions currently available. So will the pure performance of the office laptop become a selling point, or has HP even worked on other weaknesses? Our test clarifies.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 15.6", 1.6 kg
Christian Hintze, 06 Jun 2020 17:54
Is this the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 reference design? (Image source: Chiphell via Videocardz)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leaked; GA102, 320-bit bus, 10 GB VRAM and 4,325 CUDA cores?

A picture purporting to be the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has leaked, possibly showing what RTX 3000 reference designs will look like. Specifications for the RTX 3080 have been offered, too.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 16:10
Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap Hi-Fi system with multiroom, network streaming, Spotify and Tidal support. (Image source: Argon X NanoSound)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap Hi-Fi system with multiroom, network streaming, Spotify and Tidal support

With the NanoSound One, you can transform the Raspberry Pi into a versatile audio system with an integrated Hi-Fi DAC. The NanoSound One supports multiroom, Spotify and Tidal among other music streaming services.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:56
Nokia unveils new Smart TV with Android, JBL sound and built-in Chromecast support. (Image source: Nokia)

Nokia unveils new Smart TV with Android, JBL sound and built-in Chromecast support

Nokia has announced a new Smart TV, complementing the 55-inch model that it released some time ago. The new 43-inch model features Android TV, integrated JBL speakers and supports 4K HDR10 content.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:43
Lilygo T-Watch K210: A cheap base for a smartwatch with a display, camera and Wi-Fi. (Image source: Lilygo)

Lilygo T-Watch K210: A cheap base for a smartwatch with a display, camera and Wi-Fi

The TTGo T-watch K210 could be the basis for a smartwatch project, with Lilygo incorporating a display, a camera and Wi-Fi. The K210 supports Bluetooth 4.2 and has a USB Type-C port, too.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:28
Mobvoi has finally added ANC to the TicPods. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicPods ANC: Cheap AirPods competitors get active noise cancellation

The Mobvoi TicPods have offered a compelling alternative to Apple's AirPods for a while now. However, Mobvoi has now added active noise cancellation (ANC), a feature that is rarely available on TWS earbuds at under US$100.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 12:39
The Dell XPS 15 series would utterly dominate the market if it had 7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 options

The Dell XPS 15 would utterly dominate the market if it had 7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 options

How about an AMD-powered XPS 15? It's already one of the most popular and well-known Ultrabooks in the market, but it can be even better and faster with an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, Ryzen 9 4900HS, or the Ryzen 5 4600H. Fans would eat up an AMD-Nvidia powered XPS especially if it were priced just right.
Column by Allen Ngo, 06 Jun 2020 00:39
Jun 5, 2020
The OPPO Band EVA has a Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired design. (Image source: Gizmochina)

OPPO Band, OPPO Band Fashion, and OPPO Band EVA: Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Redmi Band rivals with color-accurate AMOLED screens and affordable prices

OPPO is taking on the smartband market thanks to the introduction of the OPPO Band, OPPO Band Fashion, and OPPO Band EVA. The cheapest of the three, the OPPO Band, is priced at 199 yuan (US$28) and was launched today. The OPPO Band series will be taking on competitors like the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and the Redmi Band.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2020 23:43
The Redmi 7A. (Source: AndroidPit)

Android 10 update begins rolling out to the Redmi 7A

While the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 phones remain stuck on Android Pie, Xiaomi is already sending out a stable Android 10 build to owners of the cheaper Redmi 7A in China. The update is a 1.7 GB download and doubles up as the May security patch.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2020 22:20
The Moto G Fast. (Source: Motorola)

The Moto G Fast and E 2020 are now officially on the US market

Motorola has just released the new Moto G Fast to the US market. This Android 10 phone has 3GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 665 SoC and triple rear cameras. It is joined by the latest addition to the Moto E series, which has 2GB of RAM and dual cameras instead.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2020 21:34
The PS5 might adopt a chunky door wedge design to aid the cooling system. (Image source: Twitter via @jabka_ziizey)

Latest concept PS5 design looks like a thick door wedge but is more realistic than the photoshopped PlayStation 5 shoe box doing the rounds again

A new PS5 design has started appearing on social media that appears to be based on the latest rumors, which include a thick build and a strong resemblance to the PS5 devkit. However, eagerness to know what the console looks like has seemingly led to the photoshopped PlayStation 5 “shoe box” doing the rounds with some outlets again.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2020 20:52
The Mi Band 5 sports a familiar look. (Image source: XDA Developers via /LEAKS)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Leak confirms Global NFC, a larger display and custom DnD functionality for June 11-bound fitness tracker

A new leak has confirmed that Xiaomi will be bringing NFC to all versions of the Mi Band 5. The fitness tracker, which is expected to be launched on June 11, will also feature a larger display than its predecessor among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2020 20:43
Meet Xiaomi's take on this form-factor. (Source: Huawei)

Xiaomi allegedly patents what looks like a Mate Xs clone

Xiaomi has reportedly patented a phone with an outward-folding display which leaves its I/O contained within a strip down 1 side of this device. If that concept sounds familiar, it is because this form-factor has already been debuted by Huawei in its Mate X series. Xiaomi's new take on it exhibits at least 4 cameras.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2020 20:20
The new MacBook Pro 13 is pretty boring, but still very good

The new MacBook Pro 13 is pretty boring, but still very good

Instead of a full redesign, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro only gets the new keyboard as well as current Ice Lake processor. Did the manufacturer miss an opportunity or can the old design still shine in 2020?
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jun 2020 20:00
The Redmi 9 smartphone from Xiaomi could end up being a budget champion. (Image source: Gizmochina)

New Redmi 9 alleged prices are ridiculously cheap for a smartphone with a quad-camera setup and 8-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC

New supposed prices for the upcoming Redmi 9 smartphone have been published, and they are very affordable. It is claimed that the cheapest Redmi 9, with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, will cost just US$139.99. That’s for a 6.53-inch device with a quad-camera setup and an 8-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2020 19:35

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