Redmi 9 was launched in India late last week. Today, the smartphone will be up for grabs for the first time. It comes in Sporty Orange, Sky Blue and Carbon Black color options. The Redmi 9 price in India starts at Rs 8,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, and the 128GB storage variant costs Rs 9,999. It will be made available through Amazon and Mi.com at 12 noon.
The smartphone features a 6.53-inch LCD Dot Drop screen with a 1600 x 720-pixel resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Further, the smartphone comes equipped with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It sports a dual rear camera setup of 13MP + 2MP and a 5MP selfie shooter. The Redmi 9 runs Android 10 with MIUI 12 and packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
Redmi 9 specifications
Display
6.53-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 IPS LCD Dot Drop screen
Motorola announced its Moto G9 in India last week. The smartphone will now be available to purchase through Flipkart at 12 noon. It will sell in the lone 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It comes in Forest Green and Sapphire Blue color options.
Moreover, Motorola is offering Rs 500 instant discount for customers purchasing the Moto G9 through ICICI Bank or Yes Bank credit cards. It is also applicable on ICICI Bank credit and debit card EMI transactions and Yes Bank credit card EMI transactions.
Moto G9 specifications
Display: 6.5-inch (1600×720 pixels) HD+ LCD Max Vision
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4x
ROM: 64GB expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD
Cameras: 48MP primary with f/1.7 aperture + 2MP Macro Vision Camera with f/2.4 aperture+ 2MP Depth; Night Vision Mode
Front Camera: 8MP with f/2.2 aperture
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Battery: 5000mAh with 20W Turbopower Charging
Fingerprint sensor
Splash resistant (P2i coating)
Dimensions:75.73x 165.21×9.18mm
Weight:200g
Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz|5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS
MediaTek has announced that it has formally submitted a request for a license to sell chips to Huawei. The US will make some adjustments to the current ban on September 15 to close loopholes that would prevent MediaTek and other companies from selling products to Huawei. Let’s remember that MediaTek is also a Chinese company, but it “reiterates its respect for following relevant orders and rules on global trade, and has already applied for permission with the US side in accordance with the rules.”
Huawei needs to find a source for processors, and MediaTek may be the best suited for this position. However, if the Trump administration decides to deny the request, Huawei would be left without processors for future devices. Both Chinese companies could also choose to ignore the ban and work together, but at this moment, we can’t tell or begin to predict what may happen.
We could soon see the arrival of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The Galaxy S10 Lite’s successor was recently leaked in a 360-degree video, and now we get new rumors suggesting color options and the possible pricing for the device.
According to the latest report from DeaINTech, the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will arrive with a $1,148.65 price tag. However, this pricing is set in Canadian dollars, meaning that it may arrive with an $876 price in the US. According to rumors, the phone will have six color options, including Navy, Lavender, Sky Green, Red, White, and Orange. These are the same color variants leaked by Evan Blass on Friday.
The new Galaxy 20 Fan Edition will be available in both 4G and 5G variants, depending on the market. It is also supposed to be almost as large as the Galaxy S20+, but with larger bezels and a smaller display that’s said to measure 6.5-inches. Its main camera could include a 12MP primary shooter with a 12MP ultra-wide and an 8MP telephoto sensor. A 4,500mAh battery and IP68 rating is also expected to come in this phone that may arrive in October.
It seems that Nokia is getting ready to give us a new version of its Power Earbuds. The original version arrived with model number BH-605 and a 90 price tag. However, a new certification and a grainy photo tell us we can expect a new pair of Nokia Power Earbuds Lite.
We may soon get a new pair of Nokia Power Earbuds Lite. These were found with model number BH-405 in a certification document of Bluetooth SIG. The certification shows that these new earbuds will include a new Bluetooth 5.1 connection, which will give it better connection and power management than the previous Bluetooth 5.0 chip. We will also get an IPX7 rating, and we can guess that it may arrive during the next IFA 2020, where HMD Global is also expected to present its new Nokia devices.
We have been getting an interesting amount of leaks for the new LG Wing. The latest rumor suggests that this device won’t be as expensive as foldable smartphones, but that doesn’t mean that it will be cheap either.
The first report mentioning the new LG Wing’s possible price came from South Korean publication, Herald Corp. It claimed that the device would arrive with a $1,600 price tag, making this the most expensive LG phone ever. However, an anonymous source spoke to XDA-Developers, and now, it seems that this phone may arrive for $1,000 in the United States. The source also confirms that the recent videos leaked at Android Authority are legitimate. However, we are still waiting for rumors to suggest a possible launch date and the device’s internals.
The upcoming Moto RAZR 2020 or RAZR 5G has been leaked once again. This time we receive a labeled diagram thanks to @evleaks, which also shows the AT&T brand on the notification bar.
We keep getting more leaks of the upcoming Moto RAZR 2020. The latest leaks could be from the AT&T branded phone’s user manual. We can see that the device’s power key will be placed on the upper left side of the phone, while the volume buttons will come on the upper right side. The fingerprint sensor is almost in the same place, even though we will find it embedded in the Moto logo.
This new RAZR could be announced on September 9, and it is supposed to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 48MP primary camera. The device is also believed to have a larger 6,7-inch display and a 20MP selfie camera.
We have been getting several rumors mentioning a new, less expensive variant of the Galaxy Fold. This new device doesn’t have an official name, but we will call it the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Lite until we get official confirmation. What we do know is that this device has a model number SM-F415F, and it will apparently be available in India.
Samsung’s India’s official site has live support pages for the SM-F415F, which is supposed to be a new lower-end foldable from Samsung. This support page doesn’t reveal anything major, other than the fact that it confirms that this device will be available in the Indian market.
Rumors suggest that this device would arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, but it will miss out on 5G connectivity and the latest Ultra Thin Glass layer. Still, don’t expect it to be cheap, as it is also said that it could arrive with a $1,100 price tag.
According to a new listing on the Chinese regulatory TENAA, we will receive a new Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This new variant will allegedly include a 6.53-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, a Kirin 990 processor, 6/8/12 GB RAM options, and 128/256/512GB storage space.
This new device also brings a 16MP selfie camera, which takes a step down from the 32MP selfie camera sensor on the regular Mate 30 Pro. The primary camera includes a 32MP camera sensor and three other cameras that were not revealed. A 4,400mAh battery and Android 10 complete the package
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,300 and for just $30 you can wrap your investment in an Incipio case to protect it from accidental drops or bumps. Two color options are available with these Designed for Samsung certified cases.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Google Pixel 4 and more devices on sale today
Deals. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is currently $170 off, leaving the 128GB variant for $1380 shipped, and pretty much what you’re getting for free is a pair of Galaxy Buds+. The Google Pixel 4 is still $250 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $549 shipped. The 4 XL is now $100 off, which leaves the 64GB variant for $800. Finally, Amazon is having a sale on Razer peripherals, for example, the Viper Ultimate HyperSpeed which my amazing editor loves, is $20 off, leaving it at $130 shipped. We have more deals on Razer keyboards, mice and more.
POCO X3 will feature a 64MP primary camera; samples revealed
Ever since POCO became an independent brand they have been on a roll when it comes to launching products. So far, we’ve gotten the POCO X2 and the F2 Pro, but recently the company announced that we would be getting another phone soon. Well, their global spokesman just went on Twitter and posted a picture of the X3 and a camera sample as well. POCO already confirmed that this phone will bring a 64MP main sensor on a quad camera array so this serves as more of a teaser. According to him both of these pictures were taken with the X3 and, they don’t look bad at all. Some other leaked specs for this phone include a 120Hz display with 240Hz touch sampling rate, a 5160 mAh battery and it would be powered by an unannounced Snapdragon 732 SoC. It will also sport a 20MP selfie shooter and we should expect this phone to launch on September 8th.
LG’s Wing smartphone with a rotating secondary display appears in another leaked video
A couple of days ago we got a leaked video of the LG Wing fully working on a car and well, now we have another one. And don’t worry guys, this time there’s no multi-tasking while driving. On this new 10 second clip, the person on the passenger seat is playing Asphalt on the main display which is set horizontally, while getting driving directions on the vertical secondary display which is at the top this time. What’s interesting is that this time the phone seems to be set into a different position when compared to last time, meaning that there will be multiple ways to play around with both displays instead of a single position. We still don’t have any information on a launch date or specs as, we still believe that this is only a concept as of right now.
A budget OnePlus ‘Clover’ with Snapdragon 460 SoC, 6000mAh battery is coming soon
OnePlus could be working on a smartwatch, might launch it by year-end
Back on Monday we covered how, the OnePlus proprietary source code hinted that we would be getting a new budget phone some time soon with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. Now, a new report from Android Central claims that OnePlus is working on an “entry-level phone” that is powered by that same Snapdragon 460. The report mentions that the launch is imminent and that this device will be made available in global markets, including the US. Apparently the codename for this phone is “Clover” and it will feature a 6.52in 720p LCD display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It could also pack a 6000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging and a triple camera array at the back which would include a 13MP main sensor and two 2MP sensors. It is rumored to cost around $200. Moving on, it looks like the company is working on a smart watch as well. As a new OnePlus Watch was just certified in Singapore, revealing the model number. It’s most likely running WearOS, on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 and it will reportedly have a design similar to the OPPO Watch, so you know what that means.. We could get it along the OnePlus 8T.
The prices of the iPhone 12 lineup will apparently go up
I guess the only way we can describe iPhone 12 rumors is by saying they’re cumbersome. It’s been a constant back and forth over the specs, the features and the prices. Well, according to a new report from TrendForce Analytics, it looks like we are getting some more expensive iPhones, even if they’re taking away accessories and cutting corners with other components. According to them, these iPhones might be $50-$100 more expensive than the 11 Series. They claim that the 5.4in iPhone 12 could start between $699-749, the 6.1in iPhone 12 Max between $799-849, the 6.1in 12 Pro will apparently start at $1049 instead of $999 and finally, the 6.7in 12 Pro Max would be priced between $1149-1199. Most of the added costs are due to the new 5G components as we know that the Pro variants will rock mmWave 5G which is causing some of the delays and according to this particular report, storage will start at 64GB unlike previous rumors that hinted to 128GB.
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Apple has terminated Epic Games’ developer accounts
And finally the hottest news today have to do with Apple and Epic Games going thermo nuclear on each other. I guess they weren’t joking around. Just for context if you remember Fortnite has been banned from the App Store ever since August 13th when they violated the Terms of Service by adding an in-app payment option to their cosmetics store. Well, Apple gave them 14 days to fix this or they would be permanently banned from the Store. Well, that just happened. Apple just terminated Epics Developer Account, meaning that Fortnite isn’t the only game affected anymore. If you search for other titles like Infinity Blade or Battle Breakers they are completely gone. Epic announced the latest Fortnite Season yesterday, and technically you can still play but you’re only able to play with other Apple users, and you won’t get any new updates. Epic also sent emails to their users blaming Apple over the fact that they wouldn’t be able to play the new season and Apple simply responded by featuring PUBG in the App Store. As of right now, only Epics Main account has been terminated, and not Epic Games international which is responsible for the Unreal Engine thanks to the judges ruling as Apple was going after both. Apple already confirmed this on a statement saying that it was disappointing that the termination had to happen. Epic doesn’t have the ability to submit apps or updates any more and with how that lawsuit is going, it looks like that’s the it’s going to end.
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It seems that removing the power adapters and wired Earpods in the box of the new iPhone 12 won’t help Apple keep prices low. The latest report claims that we may see prices go up by at least $50.
According to the latest report from analysts at TrendForce, the new iPhone 12 models could be $50 to $100 more expensive than the iPhone 11 lineup. The entry-level 5.4-inch iPhone 12 could start anywhere from $699 to $749, the 12 Max would be placed between $799 and $849, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max could even reach a $1,199 price tag. A previous report claimed that Apple was going to stop including chargers and Earpods in these devices to keep the prices down. However, this report suggests that 5G isn’t going to make that possible.
It seems that Apple wasn’t playing when it said that it would terminate Epic Games’ developer accounts if Fortnite continued to have direct payment options. Now, the threat has become action, and Epic has lost access to its Apple developer account.
Apple has taken the next step in its fight against Epic Games. A war that was started by Epic, when it decided to introduce a way for Fortnite players to avoid paying Apple’s 30% commission. Apple quickly removed the Fortnite App, and the legal problems started. Now, every Epic Game in the App Store has been removed, including titles like Battle Breakers and Infinity Blade Stickers.
“We are disappointed that we have had to terminate the Epic Games account on the App Store. We have worked with the team at Epic Games for many years on their launches and releases. The court recommended that Epic comply with the App Store guidelines while their case moves forward, guidelines they’ve followed for the past decade until they created this situation. Epic has refused. Instead they repeatedly submit Fortnite updates designed to violate the guidelines of the App Store. This is not fair to all other developers on the App Store and is putting customers in the middle of their fight. We hope that we can work together again in the future, but unfortunately that is not possible today.”
Apple has only terminated the accounts of Epic Games, and not Epic International, as the court issued a temporary restraining order that will prevent Cupertino from closing every account related to Epic. Epic International is a separate account linked to Epic´s Unreal Engine, which is also used by third-party app developers.
On a positive note, Fortnite users who downloaded the app on their iPhone or iPad before this mess can still play the game, but they will miss out on the new Season 4 and future updates.
We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, which is getting a $170 discount, leaving it at $1,380. This unlocked device comes with 128GB of storage space, and it also includes a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds +.
We then have the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The regular Pixel 4 is an unlocked version with 64GB in storage space, and it can be yours for $549 after a $250 discount. The Pixel 4 XL is getting a $99 discount, which leaves the device at just $800.
Amazon is also having a Razer gaming sale event, where you can find tons of deals on gaming keyboards, headsets, laptops, and more. You can find the Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed for $130 after a $20 discount, the Razer Ornata Chroma Gaming Keyboard for $79. You can also get a new Razer Blade 15 with an Intel Core i7 processor, a GeForce RTX2070, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage space for $1749 after a $1,250 discount.
Facebook is giving its News section a major push, but the company is not just trying to diversify its news content library and boost its availability, but is also working to improve the user experience as well. With the latter in mind, Facebook is testing a new feature that will link user profiles with news subscriptions to reduce the hassle of repeated sign-ins for paywalled content.
Facebook will match the user profiles with news subscribers, and will then invite users to link their Facebook account with their news subscription account. Once the account linking is done, subscribers won’t have to repeatedly go through the sign in process every time they click on an article on Facebook that is hidden behind a paywall.
Facebook claims that repeated sign-ins are a major pain point for both subscribers as well as publishers, and the new account linking feature will try to end that by introducing a persistent login experience. The social media giant claims that early tests have shown promising results for both subscriber engagement and content distribution, leading to a surge in article clicks and follower count for publishers.
