Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Price: Too Good to be True? (video)

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Apple Watch Series 6, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and more devices are on sale

The official news today begin with Deals, and believe it or not, one of them continues to be a discontinued phone. Since we’re talking Pixels today, the Google Pixel 4 is currently $300 off on Amazon, that leaves the entry level variant for $500 shipped. The 4 XL is $118 off, leaving it at $781 shipped for the entry level variant. If you want a brand new Apple Watch, the Series 6 is currently $15 off. Hey, we know it’s not a huge deal but, it’s a new Watch so, it’s still a deal. This leaves the 40mm GPS variant for $385 shipped. Finally, if you want an affordable Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab A10.1 is currently $50 off, that leaves the 32GB of storage variant for $180. We have deals on Amazon Fire tablets, and a bunch of Razer peripherals in the links in the description.
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 750G chip brings an AI-driven noise supression tech

Now let’s talk about Qualcomm as the company is clearly pushing the premium midrange segment harder than they are their flagships it seems. Qualcomm has been very update as of late, and now they’re updating their 7 Series with a new SoC. This new Snapdragon 750G is an 8nm processor which uses the Kryo 570 core CPU that promises a 20% boost in performance, and the Adreno 619 GPU which offers a 10% boost in graphics. This new processor supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 6G with the X52 modem, and it comes with the Snapdragon Elite Gaming features bundled. It supports things like 4K HDR video, 192MP images, slow-mo 720p at 240fps, 120Hz FHD+ displays, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 and more, with a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz. It will be available by the end of this year, with Xiaomi launching the first phone powered by it.

Xbox Beta app now lets you remotely play Xbox One games on your Android phone for free

Now for our gamers in the audience, let’s talk about the recent moves that Microsoft has been doing, with one in particular. Microsoft just made a big move as they just acquired ZeniMax Media. If you don’t know who ZeniMax Media is, they’re Bethesda’s parent company which should ring a bell. They’re also the parent company for other gaming developing studios like Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog and more. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft spent around $7.5B for this deal to happen, they’re biggest videogame purchase ever. They released a statement where they said that “they’ll be adding Bethesda’s iconic franchises to Xbox Game Pass, and they’re most excited to see the roadmap with the future games.” Bethesda owns some of the biggest titles in the industry like Fallout, the rebooted Doom titles, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls and more. They haven’t made any announcements as to any new originals or how they plan to distribute them but it looks like it’s a move to compete against Sony which always had the upper hand when it comes to exclusives. I’m seriously just happy over Wolfenstein, which continues to be one of my favorite games of all time.

AT&T believes iPhone 12 launch may not be a ‘Massive event’

And yes, the whole proximity to TechTober means that we’re getting closer and closer to the iPhone 12 line up so, with hype building up, but not everywhere it seems. AT&T has come out with a report that says that they’re not too hyped about it. According to the company’s CEO of communications, he claims that “he does believe that you will see many of the current iPhone subscribers upgrade their device, but he wouldn’t forecast that it’s going to be a massive event, but of course he wouldn’t call it a nonevent. He thinks that based on the current pressures of the economy, people will make a calculated decision when they buy these new phones, and AT&T is going to be there to offer these Apple devices regardless.” Basically, what he’s trying to say is that with 5G and the added prices, he doesn’t think people will flock to stores to get the new iPhones like it’s happened in prior years, due to the economy but hey, with Apple you never know. What do you guys think will happen? Think this is why the iPhone mini is gonna be the biggest push for the company

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirms a 120Hz display for the upcoming OnePlus 8T

OnePlus 8T 5G European pricing leaked ahead of launch

Yesterday, OnePlus announced that we’ll be getting the 8T on October 14th. Oddly they’re not doing it with the same amount of hype they did with the Nord, which is kind of ironic. Now, we got some official statements from Pete Lau when it comes to this phone’s display. According to Pete himself, this phone will pack a 6.55-inch display running at 120Hz. He also added that they’ll be using a 2.5D flexible display for the first time with this phone. If you didn’t know, a 2.5D flexible panel offers improved light permeability, reaching a maximum brightness of up to 1100 nits. The report also adds that this phone will bring a 91.9% screen to body ratio, the highest of any OnePlus phone. Finally and moving away from the specs, he claims that it will have the highest color accuracy possible across the screen. But enough with promo, let’s move to some leaked price tags which we got yesterday on Twitter. According to this tipster, these prices are exclusive for Europe and, they’re pretty expensive. The entry level variant for the 8T will cost €799 and the added RAM and storage will cost you €899. This is actually cheaper than what we currently got with the 8 but, if you remember last year, the 7T was €100 cheaper than the regular 7, so these leaks might not be too far off. He also claims that his source is very sure of these prices and, we should expect that same number for the US, meaning $799 and $899 as OnePlus doesn’t really change price with different currencies. Too expensive, good price? I think if OnePlus doesn’t bring it down to $699, it’s gonna be a tough race.

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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G early retail listings reveal the price, storage and color options

And finally the hottest news of the day have to do with new developments when it comes to the Google Pixel 5. Let’s keep on talking about pricing leaks and, this time it’s positive. We’ve gotten several leaks about this phone, like the design and the specs, but we hadn’t gotten a leaked price tag ahead of the September 30th Event. Now, it’s been listed on European retailers, giving us more information on the pricing, color options and storage variants. First we got some screenshots of the listings but, those aren’t too trust worthy, so later on we got a reliable tipster confirming the price tags. According to him, the Pixel 4a 5G will cost €499 and it will come in Black and White variants. The Pixel 5 will cost €629 and will come in Black and Green variants, no panda this year. All of the screenshots from the retailers go along with these price tags so, they’re probably not too far off. Focusing on the Pixel 5, we’re expecting this phone to bring a 6-inch OLED display running at 90Hz, the Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. As well as a dual camera module at the back but it now includes an ultra wide angle lens instead of the telephoto. The 4a 5G will simple be a larger variant of the Pixel 4a, with 5G and a dual camera.
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Google Pixel 5 leak reveals everything there is to know about the upcoming phone

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While Google gears up to launch the Pixel 5 on September 30, leaks just keep pouring in. The latest one, which comes courtesy of WinFuture, reveals almost everything about its internal hardware and the design too via high resolution renders. Starting with the looks, the Pixel 5 takes after the Pixel 4a, rocking a clean design with a circular hole-punch cutout, unibody build and a familiar dual-tone finish for the power button. Google has trimmed down the chin even further, giving the Pixel 5 uniformly thin bezels on all sides. 

The Pixel 5 is IP68 certified and will reportedly offer a 6-inch FHD+ ( 1080 x 2340 pixels) display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 432ppi. The flexible OLED panel is covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6, comes with HDR certification and offers 24-bit color depth. Sadly, you won’t get an in-display fingerprint sensor as Google is sticking with a rear-mounted module.

Image: WinFuture

Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G SoC is at the heart of Pixel 5, paired with 8GB of RAM that should be plenty for multitasking and 128GB of onboard storage. The in-house Titan M security chip is a part of the package. too The spectral and flicker sensors are also here to stay, and there are a couple of stereo speakers as well. There is also an NFC chip inside, and dual-SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) functionality is also on the table. 

Coming to the camera hardware, Google has equipped the phone with a 12.2MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, and it is backed by both EIS and OIS. The main snapper can capture 4K videos at 60fps and 1080p slo-mo videos at 240fps frame rate. It sits alongside a wide-angle camera, reportedly using a 16MP sensor, with a 107-degree field of view. 

A 4,500mAh battery will keep things running and it can be charged at a peak speed of 18W, which is way below what the competition has to offer. However, the Pixel 5 tries to make up for slow charging speed by bundling support for wireless charging as well as reverse charging to juice up accessories such as TWS earbuds. As per early retail listings, the Pixel 5 wil set buyers back by €629 (~ $735) and will be up for grabs in green and black colors. 

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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Event Teased: It’s Packed! (video)

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Samsung Galaxy S20, the latest MacBook Air and more devices on sale today

Deals. Let’s start the week off with the Galaxy S20 line which is currently $200 off on Amazon. This means you can get the entry level variant for the S20 for $799, the S20+ for $999 and the S20 Ultra for $1186, meaning you get a little bit over the $200 mark. Moving on, the latest MacBook Air is $100 off, leaving the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD variant for $900. We also have more discounts on other storage tiers. The AirPods Pro which I highly recommend are $50 off, leaving them at $199. We have more deals on Razer peripherals, Nintendo Switch controllers and more.

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HUAWEI’s Developers Conference

Yes, last week was Huawei’s Developers Conference and we got a ton of new announcements. Day 1 was all about new software and even hardware. We got the new FreeBuds Pro and the FreeLace Pro for those of you looking for true wireless earbuds. We also got new watches like the beautiful Watch GT2 Pro and the fitness tracker Watch Fit and both of these bring pretty impressing battery life. We also got the new Matebook 14 and the Matebook X which are thinner and more powerful. We also got EMUI 11 for Android 11 and Harmony OS which will be coming to smartphones next year. That was only day one. On Day 2 we got a ton of new announcements focused on their HMS Core which is focused on getting new developers to make a move to the App Gallery. For example, they announced their new AI and AR kits for e-commerce. A bunch of gaming improvements like their new Cocos Creator which is a free open source engine which allows developers to launch games to multiple platforms and they are letting developers keep 85% of the game revenue in the app Gallery. They also showed new developments with transport and navigations like their new Location Kit, Nearby Kit and more. So yeah, all eyes on EMUI 11, Harmony OS products next year, and how well the App Gallery looks more developers thanks to the new tools.

Here’s your first detailed look at the OnePlus 8T and its key specifications

We’re still a few weeks away from the OnePlus 8T hopefully and the leaks hinted that this phone wouldn’t be much of a design change but, apparently those were wrong. We have some new CAD renders from OnLeaks that show off the new design. Some of the most notable changes include a flat display and of course, we’re getting a stove at the back. This new stove module will actually pack a quad camera array according to these renders. Back to the display and the rest of the specs, it’ll reportedly be a 6.55in FHD+ display, running at 120Hz, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, not the Plus, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for the entry level model. It’ll run on Android 11 and it’ll bring a 4500 mAh battery. Finally, according to the video, it’ll bring a 48MP main sensor which will reportedly be an upgrade over the one on the 8, a 16MP wide angle lens, a 5MP macro and a 2MP portrait camera. We’ll keep you posted as, the launch should happen some time soon now… but yeah, I know.. Identical to the Galaxy S20.

LG WING with Swivel display goes official

After about a month of leaks, the LG Wing is finally official. IT features a 6.8in P-OLED Full Vision main display with a 3.9in secondary with doubles up as a grip lock. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of expandable storage and a 4000 mAh battery. It has a triple camera setup at the back which consists of a 64MP main sensor, and two 13MP ultra wide cameras as well as a 32MP selfie shooter at the front. It brings different modes for you to be able to take advantage of both screens like “Swivel Mode” once you rotate the device, “Basic Mode” when the phone is in its natural state and even “Grip Lock Mode” which let’s you use the secondary display to show information like the time and date while it ignores accidental touches. The company also mentions that the hinge mechanism is still reliable after 200,000 swivels. It’ll come to the US, the UK, Australia and other countries but we don’t have an official date or a price tag yet.

Alleged hands-on video of iPhone 12 Pro’s chassis shows a familiar design and LiDAR sensor

Apple AirTags design may have leaked before possible launch

Ming-Chi Kuo reveals important details about the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup

And just as we recorded Friday’s Pocketnow Daily where we talked about Apple, a hot leak of the iPhone 12 came out. EverythingApplePro, tweeted out a hands on video of the iPhone 12 Pro’s chassis. According to him this is the 6.1in Pro Model and the video shows the inside of the panel as well as the exterior. On it, we can see the flat sides, the new LiDAR sensor placement and possibly the connector for the 5G antenna if you look closely on the insides. We also got a new report from Ming Chi Kuo where he confirmed that the iPhone 12 Pro won’t bring a 120Hz display, as those will come until next year but, this year’s Pro models will bring a narrower notch. He also mentioned that the iPads we’re getting at this event will bring Touch ID on the power button to pave the way for the larger display. And, speaking of things we could get tomorrow, earlier today, Jon Prosser, released a video on Apple’s upcoming AirTags. This is a render created based on a real video of the actual tags according to their sources. They’ll apparently be slightly bigger than a bottle cap, and they’ll have a pretty clean design, kind of like the old battery slot cap for Magic Keyboards with a white top and the Apple logo on the inside. We’re not sure when we’re getting these AirTags but we could see them tomorrow, and we’re not expecting the iPhone 12 until October but hopefully we’ll see something tomorrow.

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Google schedules September 30 event to launch Pixel 5 and new smart devices

Speaking of events we’re getting soon, Google just sent out press invitations for the Pixel Event which will happen on September 30th. The teaser reads “Launch Night In” obviously alluding to the fact that we’re going to have to watch the event from home as it also says “your couch is the best seat in the house” but, it also teases some sort of improvements for Night Mode because, this is Google. They’re even teasing other products that we were expecting like Google’s Sabrina dongle which brings Android TV to the Chromecast’s form factor, some new smart speakers, and of course, we’re expecting to see the possible Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5S? There’s been a lot of confusion with the Pixel 5 because we keep hearing of more variants. The Pixel 5 will reportedly bring a similar design and footprint to the current 4a, with a dual camera at the back, a fingerprint sensor and a punch hole display. Some of the leaked specs include the Snapdragon 765G, a 6in OLED display running at 90Hz, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, no leaks on the price tag yet. The 5s will reportedly be the mmWave variant for this phone, with the regular one being sub-6GHz 5G. The 4a 5G will be the larger variant and will reportedly bring similar specs to the regular 5G but with the dual camera as well.

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Google schedules September 30 event to launch Pixel 5 and new smart devices

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Google has sent out media invites for an event on September 30 where the company is expected to launch new hardware. Of course, it will be a digital event because of the new normal we are living in right now. And oh, Google is not holding any secrets regarding the devices it is going to unveil later this month. “We invite you to learn all about our new Chromecast, our latest smart speaker, and our new Pixel phones,” says the invite. So, we are expecting to see the debut of Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G, as Google promised to reveal more detail about them in the fall season months ago. In addition to the Pixel duo, Google will also launch a new Android TV dongle that has been popping up in leaks with the codename “Sabrina” for a while now, and a new Nest-branded smart speaker.

Google’s FAQ page says that the “Launch Night In will be available for viewing by the general public on September 30th at 11am PT.” The company, however, has not revealed details about the platforms where the launch event will be livestreamed for the general public. Coming to the hardware launching during Google’s September 30 event, leaks have revealed a lot about them including specs, features and even images. Starting with the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G, leaked images have hinted that both the devices will share a lot when it comes to their design language. The Pixel 5’s leaked renders also show a design that is heavily inspired by the Pixel 4a, down to the hole-punch display, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a squircle camera module. 

Talking about specs, the Pixel 5 will reportedly feature a 6-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh. It will draw power from the Snapdragon 765G SoC ticking alongside 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. At the back, you’ll find a 12.2MP main camera and a wide-angle lens that replaces the telephoto lens found on its predecessor. Selfie and video call duties will be handled by an 8MP front camera, while a 3,800mAh battery will keep the whole package running. Coming to the upcoming Android TV dongle codenamed “Sabrina”, it will reportedly cost $49.99. It might offer a dedicated Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to automatically enables a low-latency mode for providing a lag-free gaming experience. Leaks suggest it will flaunt a pebble-like design and have a USB Type-C interface for connectivity. 

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Google’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a might be launched later this month

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When Google launched the Pixel 4a last month, the company also confirmed the impending debut of Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5. But back then, Google only gave a vague idea of when these two phones will be launched, leaving us with nothing but a broad “in the coming months” waiting time. In the meanwhile, details of the two phones such as specs and pricing kept appearing in leaks. Now, another leak which allegedly comes from a carrier in Europe suggests that both the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a will be launched later this month. 

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As per a screenshot obtained by Caschys Blog, the internal database of Vodafone Germany mentions a September 25 launch date for the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5. However, details such as memory configurations and the pricing of Pixel 5 were not mentioned. As for the Pixel 4a 5G, Google has already confirmed that it will start at $499 in the US market. But if one were to take a calculated guess, the Pixel 5 would easily cross the $600 price point. 

However, the two phones will only be available in select markets where the 5G infrastructure is up and running. In Google’s own words though, “two new 5G Pixel phones that were announced globally today, these will not be available in India or Singapore, based on a variety of factors including local market trends and product features.” In case you are wondering about the hardware of Google’s upcoming phones, take a look at the table below:

Google Pixel 4a 5GGoogle Pixel 5
6.0-inch, 90Hz display6.2-inch, 60Hz display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8GB RAM6GB RAM
12.2MP main camera
0.5x wide-angle lens (allegedly a 16MP
Sony sensor)		12.2MP main camera
0.5x wide-angle lens (allegedly a 16MP
Sony sensor)
8MP front camera8MP front camera
4,000mAh battery3,800mAh battery

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Pocketnow Daily: More iPhone 12 Pro Changes Detailed! (video)

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Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, the Moto 360 Gen 3 and more are on sale today

Deals. Let’s start today off with the 16-inch MacBook Pro which is currently $300 off, this leaves the Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant for $2099. Samsung is giving out free Buds+ with their Galaxy S20 models. For example, you can get the S20 5G for $979 with the free Buds. The deal is also running for the S20+ but, the Ultra sold out. The Moto 360 Gen 3 is $100 off, meaning you can get it with the Sport Band and the Leather Band for $200 shipped. Finally, the LG Nano 8 Series, 65-inch 4K TV is also $160 off, leaving it at $700. You can also get even more savings if you go for the 55-inch variant. We have more deals on docking stations, SSDs and more.
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Qualcomm Adaptive ANC offers enhanced comfort, sound quality for true wireless earbuds

Qualcomm will introduce 5G to its Snapdragon 4-Series in 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G Compute Platform brings a plethora of new features

This morning Qualcomm made some very interesting announcements. First off they announced their new Bluetooth Audio SoC, the QCC514X which offers enhanced comfort, higher quality and adaptive ANC for TWS Earbuds. We also know that company’s goal is to bring 5G to everyone, so they announced that they will be bringing 5G to their Snapdragon 4 Series by 2021. So far, only the 6, 7 and 8 Series rock 5G, and by introducing it to the 4 it will allow them to take 5G capable smartphones to 35 new countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and more. Motorola, OPPO and Xiaomi have all committed to launch 5G smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 4 Series. Finally, they also showed the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 for 5G Computing. Gen 2 apparently brings a 50% improvement in system-wide performance and battery life against competing solutions. It supports both sub-6 and mmWave, along with Wi-Fi 6. We have a full list of specs and technical details in the links in the description but, it should make it to computers later this year.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite and S20 FE may launch soon

We’ve started covering rumors about the Galaxy S20 Rumors a while back. Then we thought it wouldn’t be a Lite variant and it would be dubbed the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition but, apparently these are two different phones. The S20 Lite has appeared on different and official Samsung support websites, like on the Gear 360 camera troubleshooting tutorial. On the other hand, the S20 FE has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance in three different versions, an LTE variant, and the other two were 5G variants, one supporting sub-6 and the other one with mmWave. We’ve been expecting the S20 FE to launch in October but, we’re not sure how Samsung might proceed if they do decide to launch the S20 Lite as well.

The unique LG Wing with rotating screen is coming on September 14

We knew that the amount of leaks we were getting for the LG Wing was kinda suspicious for a concept, so now we get some official press invitations from LG. Yesterday the company posted a teaser on YouTube to “Explore the Unexplored” so they’re dubbing this the LG Explorer project as it tackles uncharted territory in the industry. Apparently the company is partnering up with Rave, Ficto, Tubi, Naver and Qualcomm for this rotating device. We also have more details on it, it looks like it’ll feature a 6.8-inch primary display with a 4-inch secondary display with a 1:1 aspect ratio. It’ll reportedly be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G or the 768G and it will feature a 64MP camera. It’ll be announced on September 14th at 10AM ET on LG’s YouTube channel.

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a have just passed through the FCC

We’re getting closer and closer to the leaked Pixel 5 launch date and, it looks like we’re actually getting there. A couple of days ago both, the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G went through the FCC hinting that the launch is close and revealing a lot of details. This certification revealed the model numbers for both the 4a 5G and the 5 in several variants. According to the report, the 4a 5G will reportedly bring the exact same plastic body from the regular 4a but with 5G connectivity and a larger display. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G, and it’ll pack a dual camera setup which will include a wide angle lens. The Pixel 5 will apparently come in two 5G flavors, the first one with sub-6 and the mmWave variant will reportedly be exclusive to Japan for some reason. It’s also expected to pack 8GB of RAM and a 4000 mAh battery. We should get these phones on September 30th and in October but, with Google you never know.

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iPhone 12 Pro leaks reveal camera layout with LiDAR sensor and new color variant

Finally, let’s talk about iPhones as, we have some new developments. We have some new leaks from Twitter and a new report from Bloomberg. Starting off with the Twitter leaks, we have some new images from a tipster that show the rear glass panel for the iPhone 12 Pro showing off the new LiDAR sensor at the bottom which is actually smaller than we thought it would, it’s almost the same size as the True Tone flash which sits at the top. There’s also a new image that comes from Weibo that allegedly belongs to an iPhone 12 Pro Max case with the same camera array, including the extra slot for the LiDAR sensor. Moving on, a new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple will be ditching the Midnight Green Color variant for a dark blue tint. It isn’t the first time that we’ve gotten leaks of a blue iPhone but these have been consistent for the iPhone 12, with renders going all the way back to January.
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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a have just passed through the FCC

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We are expecting the new Google Pixel 5, and the 5G enabled Pixel 4a to launch by the end of this month, and it seems that Google is getting everything ready to have its devices ready. Both of them have passed by the FCC this morning, and they reveal some interesting details.

The new Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G has recently passed through the FCC. The devices have presented lots of variants, and we have them all listed here. The Pixel 4a appears with G025H, and G025I model numbers, since the original Pixel 4a is the A4R G025J, which would arrive with the same plastic body, 6GB RAM, and a headphone jack as the regular Pixel 4a. The differences will be found in 5G connectivity, a larger punch-hole display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, and a dual-camera setup, including a regular and a wide-angle camera lens.

The Google Pixel 5 devices come in two 5G flavors; the first one will only have Sub-6 5G connectivity with model numbers GTT9Q and G5NZ6; the second one is only for Japan, while the GD1YQ and G6QU3 would also include mmWave 5G support. The Pixel 5 is also supposed to come with 8GB RAM, a 4,000mAh battery WTP, or wireless power transfer to charge accessories, but unfortunately, no audio jack.

“FCC ID: A4RGD1YQ (original model) and FCC ID: A4RGTT9Q (variant model) are HW identical except components depopulated for Part 30 mmWave. Other than this item, the RF and antenna design is the same.”

Source 9to5Google

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First real-life image of Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G appears online alongside key specs

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Well, Google’s upcoming Pixel smartphones are at the center of leaks, again. This time, a live image allegedly depicting the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G has surfaced online, alongside key specs of each device. The image, which comes courtesy of Reddit (via XDA-Developers) shows the Pixel 5 rocking a black paintjob, while the Pixel 4a 5G can be seen sporting a white finish with a contrasting black camera module.

While the Pixel 5’s design is hardly a surprise after we saw the renders last week, the Pixel 4a 5G appears to be the more interesting one as it houses two cameras at the back (unlike the 4G-only Pixel 4a, which has a single rear camera). In case you’re wondering about the leaked hardware details, they are listed below:

Google Pixel 4Google Pixel 5
6.0-inch, 90Hz display6.2-inch, 60Hz display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8GB RAM6GB RAM
12.2MP main camera
0.5x wide-angle lens (allegedly a 16MP
Sony sensor)		12.2MP main camera
0.5x wide-angle lens (allegedly a 16MP
Sony sensor)
8MP front camera8MP front camera
4,000mAh battery3,800mAh battery

The Pixel 5 ( in black and green colors) and the Pixel 4a 5G in a single black shade will reportedly be launched on September 30, while the Pixel 4a 5G flaunting a white paintjob will arrive in October. Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 4a 5G will cost $499 upon its debut, but the asking price of the Pixel 5 is still a mystery. At least, for now!

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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Leaked Design Disappoints? (video)

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Today’s deals include the Google Pixel 4a, an Apple sales event and more

Deals. Best Buy is having another Apple Sales Event on a bunch of products. For example, the latest 13in MacBook Pro is $200 off, meaning you can get the Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD variant for $1800 shipped. MacBook Airs are also $50 off, leaving the Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD for $1250, however if you’re a student you can save some extra. The iPhone XS and XS Max are also $200 off from their original price, if you choose to activate it today. We have more deals on iPad Pros, Fitbits and more in the links in the description.

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Samsung may be working on a new Galaxy Fold “lite”

A new Samsung phone just went through the Wi-Fi Alliance and, it looks like Samsung might be working on a “Lite Foldable“. All of the Foldable Samsung phones have a model number that starts with an F, for example the Fold was F900 and the Z Flip was F700. Now, this new phone has an F400 model number hinting to a more affordable phone. The model number also reveals that this is a second generation device so we could be getting a new cheaper Z Flip. Of course this is just speculation as of right now but, it would be nice to see if it’s real.

Epic Games is hosting a FreeFortnite Cup on August 23 targeted squarely at Apple

We know that Apple most likely has the upper hand when it comes to their Epic situation but, Epic isn’t staying put either. We know that so far they have, filed a lawsuit, mocked Apple’s 1984 ad, and they’re CEO had some interesting stuff to say about Apple. Now, it looks like they’re doing a little bit of a marketing stunt in-game. They’ll be hosting a “Free Fortnite” Cup on August 23rd, offering different prizes that include a “bad Apple”. Because, they just made a new Tart Tycoon skin which, well, it’s an Apple with a suit. This is most likely to stay in the spotlight while they hear something from the lawsuit. As far as we know, the 14 days are still in effect so they might want to hurry up.

Apple to reduce costs in the iPhone 12 series with battery board changes

Speaking of Apple, it looks like they’re really trying to cut some corners with the iPhone 12 to save some money. According to a new report from Ming Chi Kuo, the adoption of sub-6GHz 5G will increase Apple’s cost by $75-$85, while the mmWave technology will mean a $125-$135 increase. He also mentioned that Apple has been putting some “higher bargaining pressure” with their suppliers and, one of the ways they will be able to cut the price will be with the battery board. Apparently we will be getting a simpler and smaller battery board with fewer layers and this one will apparently be 40-50% cheaper than the one on the iPhone 11. In addition to that they will be also moving on to a pure soft board design in 2021 which will decrease an extra 30-40% from the iPhone 12’s cost. We’re expecting these iPhones to come in October and November, let’s just hope this doesn’t mean worse battery life as we’re also getting smaller batteries.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users are already reporting camera defects (Update)

According to the Samsung forum posts, multiple Galaxy Note 20 owners have been having several issues with hardware issues on the Note 20 Ultra’s camera. Apparently there are visible gaps in their camera module which accumulate dust particles and condensation droplets on the inside of the glass panel. If you are one of these people, don’t worry as Samsung just issued out a statement on the matter. They said that they are committed to ensuring the customer’s satisfaction and optimal experience on Galaxy devices as they have been getting reports of fog build up on the Note 20. They gave an explanation saying that as with reading glasses, water resistance phones can suffer from condensation with a sudden temperature change. Sadly, they didn’t say if they will be replacing these phones or fixing them for free. These are most likely a bad batch of phones so, we’ll keep you posted on Samsung’s next move.

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Here’s your first detailed look at the Google Pixel 5 and its boring design

Google Pixel 5 leak tips Snapdragon 765G, an ultra wide angle camera and 90Hz display

We have different Google Pixel 5 leaks from different sources so, let’s start with the design. We have some new CAD renders from OnLeaks, and this literally looks like the Pixel 4a’s big brother. It brings the Pixel 4’s camera module, a fingerprint sensor at the back meaning that the punch hole is here as well, no more facial recognition. These renders show off the black color variant and we should be getting a green variant as well. Let’s move on to the specs, which is where it gets interesting. According to a new report from Android Central, it will bring a 6in OLED display running at 90Hz and, even with the larger display it will apparently have the same footprint as the 4a due to the slimmer bezels. It’ll be powered by the Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM and they will reportedly start at 128GBs of storage. Finally, and probably the most important, the report mentions that this phone will still bring a dual camera, a primary, and an ultra wide angle. Finally. We still don’t have any info on the battery size or the price tag but, it shouldn’t be so steep with the Snapdragon 765G.

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Google Pixel 5 leak tips Snapdragon 765G, an ultra wide angle camera and 90Hz display

Posted on by Nadeem Sarwar

Earlier today, hi-res renders of the Pixel 5 surfaced online, supposedly giving us our first clear look at the upcoming Google flagship. Now, we have come across some juicy details about its internal hardware. As per an Android Central report, the Pixel 5 will feature a 6-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh and hole punch aesthetics.

But despite packing a larger display, the footprint of Pixel 5 will reportedly be the same as that of the Pixel 4a, thanks to its slimmer bezels. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC – a departure from flagship Snapdragon 800-series processors we’re used to seeing inside the vanilla Pixels – paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 gigs of onboard storage.

There will be two cameras on the back – a primary snapper and a wide-angle lens that replaces the telephoto lens we saw on the Pixel 4 duo. While battery capacity of the Pixel 5 is still a mystery, the phone is claimed to bring support for 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging for juicing up accessories such as earbuds.

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Here’s your first detailed look at the Google Pixel 5 and its boring design

Posted on by Nadeem Sarwar

We first came across concept-based renders of the Pixel 5 back in July, giving us a glimpse of what Google’s next high-end smartphone might look like. Now, ever credible leakster @OnLeaks (in collaboration with PriceBaba) has shared high-resolution renders of the Pixel 5, alongside a 360-degree render of the upcoming device.

Image: @OnLeaks x PriceBaba

The Pixel 5’s unibody design appears to be a mix of two phones. borrowing the camera module from the Pixel 4 duo while the entire chassis is almost identical to that of the Pixel 4a mid-ranger, down to the placement of the fingerprint sensor. It appears that Google will equip the Pixel 5 with two rear cameras, likely a telephoto lens and a primary snapper. No wide-angle camera again? Come on, Google!

Image: @OnLeaks x PriceBaba

Over at the front, we see a familiar design with thin bezels on all sides (there’s still a chin though) and a hole-punch drilled in the top left corner housing a single selfie camera. The rear panel appears to have a rough texture similar to the sandstone finish on the OnePlus 2. Notably, it appears that Google is ditching the Soli radar system that brought blazing fast face unlock experience and spatial awareness to life on the Pixel 4, and is not warming up to the idea of an in-display fingerprint sensor either.

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Google Pixel 5 could launch sooner than expected

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

The Google Pixel 4a launched a couple of weeks ago, and since then, it has become one of the best-selling devices on Amazon and Best Buy for just $349. However, we get new rumors that set the new Google Pixel 5 and the 5G version of the Pixel 4a to arrive late in September.

According to a recent Tweet by Jon Prosser, the Google Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G would arrive on September 30, with more color options for the Pixel 4a 5G in October. The new Pixel 5 would arrive in black and green color options, while the Pixel 4a 5G could only be available in black. Now, you won’t have to wait that long for a new color variant of the Pixel 4a 5G, as the white option could arrive in October. Both devices are also expected to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. 

Source GSM Arena

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Pocketnow Daily: Apple Plans a CHEAPER iPhone 12 Pro, but Wait For It… (video)

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Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and more device on sale today

Deals. If you’re looking for a laptop, the 13in MacBook Pro is getting discounts from both Amazon and B&H. B&H currently has the Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $200 off, leaving it at $1600. Now, if you want more storage, Amazon has that same $200 discount on the 1TB variant, leaving it at $1800 shipped. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is $50 off on both places as well, leaving it at $300 shipped. We also have deals on JBL speakers, earbuds and more in the links in the description.

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Microsoft says the Xbox Series X console is launching in November

Keeping on with the official news, let’s talk about Microsoft and the Xbox Series X. Recently, Microsoft said that we should expect this console for the holidays but, now we have somewhat of a more accurate date. They just announced today that we’ll be getting this new console in November but, they didn’t provide a specific date. However, rumors hint to it being available in the first week of November unless we get more delays due to the pandemic. If you’re planning on buying it, Microsoft claims that there will be 100 titles optimized for the Series X once it launches, and the rumor mill also hints to a more affordable Series S making the cut but, that part is all pure speculation.

New images show the differences between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and its predecessor

Last week at Unpacked, Samsung’s “One More Thing” was the Galaxy Z Fold 2 but, they weren’t too explicit when it comes to specs and differences and, no one really has this phone yet as pre-orders start on September 1st. Probably the biggest upgrade is the outer display and now, some new images from Korea show us how much of an upgrade it really is. These new images show us a side-by-side comparison of display real-estate with the original Fold. The original outer display was a meager 4.6in and the new one is a massive upgrade to 6.2in. The main display also grew from 7.3in to 7.6in by getting rid of the notch. It also got thinner when closed by a couple of millimeters from each side. We can’t wait to see the device once it comes out.

Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Ultra packs a 120x zoom camera, 120Hz display and supports 120W charging

Xiaomi has just launched a transparent OLED TV. Yes, you read that right!

Let’s talk about Xiaomi for a second because, well the company just had a very interesting event for their 10th anniversary. For starters they just launched a full blown NineBot Lamborghini GoKart, yeah a GoKart. It will apparently sell in Malaysia and China for around $1500 and it has some pretty impressive specs when it comes to battery. Moving on, they launched a full blown Transparent TV, yeah you heard that right. It’s called the Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition because, we love complicated names right? It’s a 55in OLED, running at 120Hz and powered by a MediaTek 9650 chip. It’ll cost you a cool $7200. Finally, they also launched the Mi 10 Ultra which packs a 6.67in display running at 120Hz, it is powered by the Snapdragon 865 along with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It also brings a quad camera array with a 48MP main sensor and a 120x hybrid zoom camera. This one will cost you around $760 and most of these products will be available on August 16th.

Google Pixel 5 with Snapdragon 765G SoC appears on AI-Benchmark website

Of course, it’s been a week since we got the Pixel 4a so, Pixel 5 leaks start to emerge. The Pixel 5 has apparently gone through AI-Benchmark, revealing some of the specs. We’ve heard a lot of speculation that this phone might not be a flagship after all and, these test results kinda go along with that. The benchmarks show that this phone will be powered by the mid-tier Snapdragon 765G, it’ll pack 8GB of RAM while running Android 11. As for the benchmarks, it scored lower than the Pixel 4 and 4 XL due to the processor but not by a significant margin which is not bad. It’s also expected to pack a 6.67in display running at 120Hz. We’ll apparently get it in October along with the Pixel 4a 5G.

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Apple may launch a new 4G-only iPhone 12 next year

We’ve heard some mixed rumors about the iPhone 12 so far, some people say we’ll be getting both LTE and 5G variants and then you got Ming Chi Kuo claiming we’ll only get 5G It makes sense for Apple to make an LTE variant since not all markets have 5G, like why tax them with a more expensive iPhone? Well a new research note from Business Insider claims that we will be getting at least one LTE variant.. Yes just one. It will be cheaper, but there’s a catch. It won’t happen this fall. See, according to them, we should expect multiple 5G iPhone 12’s this year, but the cheaper LTE variant will get a sort of iPhone SE treatment and wait until around February 2021. According to them, by cheaper we’re talking around an $800 mark, meaning that this could actually be a Pro variant. Apple apparently wants to appeal to a broader market by making the price tags more aggressive during this recession. We’re supposed to be getting 4 new iPhones this year, sometime around October or November, all of them being 5G variants.

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Google Pixel 5 with Snapdragon 765G SoC appears on AI-Benchmark website

Posted on by Prakhar Khanna

Earlier reports have hinted that Google Pixel 5 will not be a flagship smartphone. The latest leak reiterates on the fact that it won’t run on Snapdragon 8-series chipset. Pixel 5 has been spotted on AI-Benchmark website. The listing shows the device named ‘Google Pixel 5′ running Android 11 with 8GB RAM and the mid-tier 765G SoC.

The Pixel 5 listing is right below the Google Pixel 4 and the Google Pixel 4 XL, which are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, the AI benchmark score for the three Pixel phones is pretty much the same. The Pixel 5 scored 39.4 while the other two last-gen pixel device scored 39.6 and 39.5, respectively.

The Google Pixel 5 is said to come equipped with a 6.67-inch display. Moreover, it is said to have support for 120Hz refresh rate and could be supplied by Samsung Display and BOE. It will be launched in October. However, Google hasn’t given a specific launch date yet.

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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Launch Date LEAKED… by Google! (video)

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 10.2-inch iPad and more on sale today

Apple’s latest MacBook Pro, new Samsung Galaxy devices and more available today

Deals. If you’re interested in laptops, the Galaxy Book Flex which we just reviewed is currently $150 off on Amazon, leaving the Intel Core i7, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant for $1200. The latest 13in MacBook Pro is also $200 off, leaving the Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage variant for $1800 shipped. Finally, the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL which we’ll talk about later are up to $60 off, so definitely check if they’re still there. We have more deals on Sony headphones and more.

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MediaTek to bring 5G to more Intel PCs by early 2021

MediaTek just announced their latest collaboration with Intel, and according to them, they’re planning to bring 5G to the next generation of PCs. Their new T700 5G modem supports sub-6 network architectures and will help deliver consistently faster and more reliable connectivity to new Intel-powered PCs which will apparently come out in early 2021. We still don’t know if we’re talking full blown high-spec PCs or more entry level devices but, on the press release the company said that a good partnership is based on execution so, we’ll see what we get next year.

Sony unveils WH-1000XM4 headphones with improved noise cancellation and dual device pairing

It’s no secret that Sony has made a huge dent in the market with their earbuds and headphones. Well, yesterday the company just announced their latest and greatest, the WH-1000MX4 headphones, we just hope they can keep working on their naming schemes. From a design perspective you shouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the Mark 3’s and, they actually bring the same 40mm Audio Drivers but, where you should tell a difference is in the Noise Cancelling. According to Sony, the new Bluetooth Audio Processing Chip can analyze ambient noise and make adjustments to the audio 700 times per second. It also brings other new features like new five different microphones for “Precise Voice Pickup”, and multi-point pairing to pair them with two devices simultaneously. They’re currently available for pre-orders on both Amazon and Best Buy for $350.

The Huawei Mate 40 could be Huawei’s last flagship with a Kirin processor

Richard Yu recently spoke on the CIT Tech Summit about the Mate 40 and their current situation in the trade war. The Mate 40 will be powered by the 5nm Kirin 1000 series which should be announced at IFA. The problem is that the US will be blocking TSMC from manufacturing any more SoCs for Huawei by mid-September. By then Huawei is expected to secure 15M chips for the Mate 40 and even if the company considers that that is enough for the time, they will need to look for a new supplier once they run out of phones. We expect for Mate 40 leaks to come in soon.

Apple staring at camera lens supply shortage over quality issues for iPhone 12: Kuo

iPhone 12 lineup may not feature 120Hz displays after all

Yesterday we got some new leaks from Weibo showing some changes in the display panels that will make room for the 5G antennas. This panel in the picture apparently belongs to the 5.4in iPhone 12 and according to the tipster, this phone won’t bring the smaller notch that we were expecting, meaning it’ll probably only happen with the Pros. Ross Young also tweeted out that apparently we won’t be getting 120Hz displays as, there are no 120Hz driver ICs in these displays. According to a new report from Ming Chi Kuo, there are some new delays in the pipeline. Apparently supply chain is having some issues with the wide angle camera lenses and Apple will have to rely more on their second supplier. This is for the Non-Pro variants and if their second supplier is able to pull off enough supplies but if not, it may be affected by a few weeks.

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Leaked Google document suggests a foldable Pixel is slated for late 2021 debut

We could have an official launch date for the Google Pixel 5

Google discontinues the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL merely 9 months after launch

We know that we can’t trust Google with keeping official information secret. Right? Well… Google France just spilled the beans in an official blogpost where it says that the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 will be available in France on October 8th. A couple of days ago, we covered some Pixel 5 display leaks from Ross Young but a few hours after we wrote the script he also said that we should expect these devices in 60 days and well, what better source to confirm it from than Google. As a matter of fact, the company has apparently discontinued the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, if you go to their store they are out of stock except in some very specific configurations. Google even contacted the Verge and said that they’ll be available on third party retailers like Amazon until supplies last. However, we did get some more leaks but they’re for the future. Last year Google confirmed that they were experimenting foldables but, we didn’t hear much after that. According to a leaked document from Google, we might be getting a foldable Pixel smartphone in Q4 of 2021. It’s codenamed “passport” and with this codename we’re not sure what kind of foldable we’re getting but, we have seen some patents of Google working on a clamshell foldable and well, Android is adding full support for foldables this year.

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