While Google is working on Android 12, many major smartphones are yet to receive the Android 11 update. This included Moto Razr 5G. However, it is changing as the foldable device is now receiving its Android 11 update. The company has already released the update for several of its important devices. Meanwhile, Samsung is leading the pack on the Android updates side of things.
In the last few weeks, Motorola has rolled out the Android 11 update for several of its smartphones. The Motorola 5 5G Plus and Motorola One Hyper are some of the devices to have received the major update. Now, the foldable Moto Razr 5G is receiving the Android 11 update. For the unaware, Japanese telecom operator Softback has already launched a carrier-specific edition of the Motorola Razr 5G that runs Android 11 out of the box.
Now, the Moto Razr 5G has received its Android 11 update in multiple regions, including India, Australia, Europe, and several South American countries. It comes with the build number RPS31.Q1-40-17-12, and is about 1.8GB in size. While you would expect it to come out with the latest Android security patch, Motorola is releasing it with the February 2021 security patch.
The Moto Razr 5G features a unique design that actually makes it feel like a clamshell instead of a regular phone with a hinge. There is almost no gap between the hinges. It comes with a 6.2-inch plastic OLED (2,142×876 pixels) with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The crease is something you wouldn’t notice unless you happen to run your hand over it. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, paired with Adreno 620 GPU. It comes equipped with 256GB of internal storage with 8GB RAM. You get a single rear camera of 48MP with an f/1.7 aperture. Further, the smartphone packs a 2,800mAh battery with support for 18W TurboPower fast charging.
We keep finding tons of great deals for all of those looking for a new device. First, Apple’s 10.9-inch gen-4 iPad Air has dropped to $680, which gives you $69 savings on its 256GB storage option with WiFi-only connectivity. The best part is that you can choose any color variant, as they’re all getting the same discount. The 64GB storage version is also on sale, but you will only get $40 savings, which leaves it up for grabs at $559.
Now, you may also want to get some sort of protection for your new tablet, and if that’s the case, you should take a look at the Apple Smart Folio for the gen-4 iPad Air, which will also work with your 11-inch iPad Pro. You can currently get yours in white for just $42 with $37 savings. And since we already mentioned it, you can get your new 11-inch iPad Pro for just $849 with 256GB of storage space, or grab the 512GB option for $1,049, since they will both get you $50 savings.
We are also getting tons of deals on Motorola smartphones. We can find the latest Moto G Stylus with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage space for $260 with $40 discounts over at Amazon.com. The Moto G Power and the Motorola One Fusion are also on sale, with $30 and $80 savings each, which leaves them available for just $220 and $170, respectively. However, the most compelling deal comes with the Moto RAZR 5G that’s getting a $200 discount, which means you can get yours for $1,200. This deal is currently live at Motorola.com, where you can also get the Moto One Fusion+ for $250 with 128GB of storage space, which translates to $150 savings.
To end today’s deals, we have to mention a couple of great Hisense smart TVs that are currently on sale. The 55-Inch Class H8 Quantum Series Android 4K ULED Smart TV is now getting a $50 discount, which leaves it available for $480. And if you want a more affordable alternative, you can also check out the 40-Inch 40H5500F Class H55 Series Android Smart TV that’s now selling for $230.
We now focus our attention on some of the best smartphone deals available today. The Google Pixel 5a is already starting to show up on a couple of leaks here and there, which means that we will begin to see the Google Pixel 4a 5G getting more and more discounts. The latest one leaves the unlocked Just Black variant with 128GB of storage space for $449, with $50 savings.
Now, the best deals come from Motorola, as the company’s Tax Season Deals will let you put your hands on a new Moto RAZR 5G for $1,200 after a $200 discount. This device comes unlocked with 256GB of storage space, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, 8GB RAM, and a 48MP primary camera. The Moto Edge is also selling with a $200 discount, which means you can grab yours for $500 with the same 256GB of storage space and processor, but this device only sports 6GB RAM. If you’re looking for a more affordable device, you can also go for the Moto One Fusion+ that’s now available for $250 with $150 savings. Or, you can head over to Samsung.com to grab a new Galaxy Z Flip 5G for just $650 with an eligible trade-in.
Going back to Amazon, we find that the Nintendo Switch Lite, which sells for $199, is now giving you $20 promotional credit when you enter code 8RLOZI4Z5INC at checkout, which is an offer to consider if you missed out on Mario Day’s gaming deals.
And if you’re looking for a new Chromebook, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 2-In-1 Laptop is also on sale. You can get one starting at $488 with $82 savings. This variant comes with a Core M3 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of storage space. Or you can get the Core i5 variant with 512GB of storage space and 16GB RAM for $900 with $100 savings.
After an excellent selection of iPhone and Samsung deals, we now see that Motorola phones are also getting some amazing deals. First, we head over to Verizon, where you can find huge savings and the Moto Edge+ for free. The Moto RAZR is currently getting a $520 discount after you complete certain requirements. First, you need to purchase the device by paying the retail price or by adding the phone to a payment plan; then, you need a new line as part of an Unlimited plan. You will see the discount applied over 24 or 30 months, depending on the payment plan you choose. Other options for the Moto RAZR give you $480 off when you trade in an eligible device, but you also require a new line. Just remember that this is the LTE-only variant.
You can also grab a new Moto Edge+ with three different ways of saving big bucks. First, you can trade an eligible device, and that will get you up to $500 off. The next option will give you a $750 discount, but you have to trade-in an eligible device and then add a new line to an Unlimited plan. Finally, the best option will get you a new Moto Edge+ for free, well, kinda. This deal will give you a $1,000 discount that will be applied over 24 or 30 months, meaning that you have to get a new line on an Unlimited plan and get both phones on a monthly payment plan.
Now, deals don’t stop there, as you can also get the 5G version of the Moto RAZR. This device is currently available at Amazon and Best Buy, with a slight difference in pricing. Amazon has the unlocked Moto RAZR 5G with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage space for $1,095.35 after a $304.64 discount, while the same device is selling for $1,150 with $250 savings if you activate the device on the spot.
Finally, the Moto Edge is also available at both Amazon and Best Buy. The 256GB version with 8GB RAM is currently selling for $495.53 with $204.46 savings. Or go to Best Buy and get yours for $449 with $250 savings. If you activate it the moment, you purchase it. This device features a triple camera system with a 64MP primary shooter and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor.
We keep getting more deals, this time on Android smartphones. The first device on our list is the Moto RAZR 5G that’s currently getting a $200 discount, leaving it available for just $1,200 in any of its color variants. This device comes equipped with 256GB storage, 8GB RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. It also features a dual-camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, backed up by a 20MP selfie camera and a clamshell design. Now, you may also want to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip that’s available for $$1,249 after a $131 discount. This foldable phone also features 256GB storage space, 8GB RAM, but you get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ powering the show. However, it doesn’t support 5G connectivity.
If you want the 5G version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, your best option may be Samsung.com, as you can currently get yours for just $200. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is up for grabs for just $200, while the regular Z Flip can be yours for $300 when you trade-in an eligible device. If you’re not really into foldable phones with a clamshell design, you can also grab a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold for $1,000 with $1,000 with an eligible trade-in. Both devices come with six months of Spotify Premium and four months of YouTube Premium absolutely free. Plus, you also get to be part of the Galaxy Z Premier experience.
If you’re looking for more options, we have the Motorola Edge with 256GB storage, 6GB RAM, and a triple camera setup with a 64MP main sensor for $495.52 after a $204 discount. This device is also equipped with a massive 4,500mAh battery that will keep you going for up to two days on regular use. The Moto G Stylus is also on sale, and you can get one for $220 after a $37.49 discount. This will get you an unlocked device with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage space, and a triple camera setup with a main 48MP sensor, but you may want to remember that his device has been renewed.
Finally, the last option comes from Nokia, as the Nokia 8.3 is now selling for $599 with $100 savings. This device is 5G enabled, and it comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor, and a quad-camera setup that features a 64MP main sensor.
Well, we have recently listed some of the best deals available for anyone looking to get a new Samsung Galaxy S21 phone or for those who are also interested in the Galaxy Note 20 series. Now, we have also selected some excellent options from other OEMs. First, we find that OnePlus is giving some amazing discounts over at its online store. You will find that the OnePlus 8 Pro is currently selling for $700 with $200 savings, but that’s not all. Depending on how much you spend, you can get up to $200 off on purchases over $1,000. Buying $800 in OnePlus products will get you a $100 discount, $70 off on purchases over $500, and $40 off purchases over $300.
We then move over to B&H, where the Nokia 8.3 Dual-SIM smartphone with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM is currently selling for $380 after a $320 discount. Now, this deal will be available until January 31 at 11:59 EST, so you may want to hurry. If you’d rather get this phone from Amazon, you can also get it and save some cash, as it’s selling for $570 with $129 savings.
Now, for those Moto fans, the Motorola RAZR 5G is also on sale, and you can get one for $1,001.02 after a $398.97 discount. This is the Polished Graphite version that comes with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor under the hood. You can also add a 2,800mAh battery, a dual-camera setup featuring a 48MP and a 12MP sensor, and a 20MP selfie shooter.
Suppose you’re looking for a more affordable Moto phone, then you should consider the Motorola Edge that comes with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage space for $494.07 with $205.92 savings. The Moto G7 Plus is also an option to consider. You can get yours for $123 after its latest $127 discount. This will get you an unlocked device with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Finally, we have several Google Pixel devices on sale. We will start with the latest Google Pixel 4a 5G that’s available for $459 after a $50 discount. If you’re looking for the 64GB storage option of the Google Pixel 4, you can get one for $519 with $280 savings or get the Pixel 4 XL for $609 after a $198 discount. Last but not least, the Google Pixel 3a is up for grabs at just $349 after a $50 discount.
We are getting some great smartphone deals from OnePlus, Motorola, and Samsung lately. First, we have the OnePlus 8T packing a 120Hz Fluid Display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage space for $749. This deal used to be great because it would get you a free pair of OnePlus Buds Z wireless headphones, but it has just gotten better. You can get the package for just $649 with you enter promo code newyear100.
Next up we find an awesome foldable device. The Moto RAZR 5G is currently getting a $300.99 discount, which leaves it at $1,099. Upon purchase, you will get an unlocked device with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage space. Further, you will also get a large external display and a 48MP camera, plus you get to choose between its three color options, as they’re all getting the same discount.
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G is also on sale in its Cosmic Black or Cosmic Gray color variants, and you can get one for just $900, which translates to $300 savings. You get a factory unlocked device with 128GB storage space. However, you must remember that the Samsung Galaxy S21 was launched recently, and there are several deals over at Samsung.com, which features Samsung’s latest flagship starting at $100 if you trade-in an eligible device. You will also get $200 credit to use towards accessories such as a new Samsung Galaxy Watch or the latest Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. You can also score a new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or a Galaxy S20 Ultra, since they’re currently available for $350 and $1,125, respectively after an eligible trade-in.
Follow this link to save big bucks with your new Samsung Galaxy S21, which starts at just $100 if you trade-in an eligible device, and you can also get up to $200 towards accessories such as Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Buds.
Other Samsung deals include the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series starting at $450 for the entry-level variant, or $750 for the Note 20 Ultra, which comes with an S Pen and tons of great features that work with it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still selling for $999.99 with a $1,000 discount, or grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for $250 if you want 5G, or get the LTE-only version for just $100.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an included S Pen, which is so responsive that it feels like you're using a real pen. It also features Super Fast Charge and great performance.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is considered last year's best device. It features Samsung's Ultra Thin Glass, with a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display when extended and a 6.2-inch screen when folded shut.
Today’s deals include Apple’s previous-generation MacBook Air for $899 with $100 savings. This will get you a new laptop with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. If you want to spend more money, you can get a new 16-inch MacBook Pro starting at $2,149 with $250 savings, which gets you 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM with a 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 processor. Finally, Apple’s 21.5-inch mid-2020 iMac with 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5processor can be yours for just $1,199 with a $100 discount.
We continue with the Motorola RAZR 5G, which is getting a $400 discount, leaving it at just $1,000 in its unlocked version that comes with 256GB storage and 8GB RAM under the hood. We get more Android phone deals, as the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is getting a $151 discount, leaving it at $549, and you get an unlocked device with 128GB storage. The Moto Edge with 256GB storage and 6GB RAM can be yours for just $400 with $300 savings, or the Galaxy A21 for $500 with $100 savings in its 128GB version.
Chromebooks are also on sale, as we get $200 savings on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with an Intel Core i5 processor, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage for $799. The ASUS Chromebook Flip is getting a $40 discount, which leaves it at $530. And there are three more options from Acer. The Acer Chromebook 331 is available for $169 with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, down from its regular $229. The Acer Chromebook 715 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage can be yours for $349, with $150 savings
Finally, the new Apple Watch Series 6 is getting a $120 discount in its 44mm GPS + Cellular version, leaving it at $629, which is less expensive than the 40mm version with a $40 discount, which leaves it at $659.
We start today’s deals with the Moto RAZR 5G, which can be yours for just $999 at both Amazon and B&H Photo Video, or you can choose to activate it today on Best Buy to get it for $949. This means that you would save $400 or $450 on your purchase, and you would get your new foldable device with 256GB storage and 8GB RAM. Another smartphone option comes from OnePlus, where you can get the OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for $500 with $200 savings.
We then move to some Apple products, as the Apple MacBook Air is getting a $149 discount, leaving the 8GB RAM 256GB SSD version for $850 in every color variant. However, these are the ones powered by an Intel Core i3 processor and not the latest devices with Apple Silicon. The iPad Pro is also on sale, getting a $50 discount in the 11-inch version with 128GB and 256GB versions, which leaves them at $749 and $849, respectively.
There are also tons of deals on Hisense Smart TVs over at Walmart and Best Buy. You can get a 43-inch 4K Smart TV for $240, down from its regular $500 price tag, or get the 1080P version for $230, with $200 savings. If you want a larger display, the 50-inch version Class H65 series LED 4K Smart Android TV is selling for $300 with $50 savings, and the 70-inch version is now available for $400 with $250 savings.
Huawei has also announced new Black Friday deals, which include tons of discounts on its devices. The Huawei P40 Pro is currently available for £700, the Huawei MatePad Pro is £450, the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro is selling for just £230, and you can find different versions of the Huawei MateBook X Pro selling for £1,400 and £1,100 with an Intel Core i7 and Core i5, respectively.
Other deals include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 in its Bluetooth-only 41mm version for just $399, with $60.99 savings, or go for the 45mm version with the same discount, leaving it at $369. You can also get yourself a new pair of Sennheiser CX 400BT wireless earbuds for $150 after a $50 discount, and finally, the Google Pixel Stand is currently available for $53, with $26 savings.
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro, Google Pixel phones, and more on sale today
Deals. The Google Pixel 4 and the 3a are both getting discounts today. The Pixel 4 is currently $250 off, leaving the entry level variant for $549, you can also get that same discount in other storage tiers. The 4XL is $265 off, that leaves the entry level variant for $623 shipped. The 3a is $57 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $341. Finally, the 13in MacBook Pro is $200 off on Amazon, that leaves the Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage variant for $1800 shipped. We also have more deals on LG monitors, Beats by Dre and more.
HUAWEI Developer Conference 2020 starts on September 10, exciting announcements ahead
Huawei just announced that their Developer’s Conference will be happening this year on September 10th and going on until the 12th. Sure we’re expecting products like laptops, new smartwatches, their new FreeBuds Pro, and the possibility of a new chip that we usually see at IFA, though probably no smartphones. That said, I think what’s most important here is software. If you think of it this is their developer conference and a big chunk of the story will be their future with Android. How much the AppGallery will continue to expand to serve the needs of consumers that want to continue trusting the Huawei brand.. I mean, they still are the largest smartphone maker in the world as of last quarter. And then there’s the question about Harmony OS. Just a few days ago we discussed the rumors that the company wants to make a major push here as part of their strategy, even if Android is still in the picture. The keynote will happen on their website with Richard Yu talking about their ecosystem and other products, we’ll keep you posted. Not gonna lie, I’m curious to see what the next steps are. Expect our full coverage starting tonight, and a recap on tomorrow’s Pocketnow Daily.
Microsoft says Xbox Series X costs $499, reveals availability details of its next-gen consoles
Yesterday Microsoft showed us the Xbox Series S and well, we thought that was the only information we were getting from the company until later this year. Well that was not the case at all, they just gave us official pricing, availability dates and more. Earlier today the took to Twitter to announce that the Xbox Series X will cost $499, while the Series S will cost the $299 we mentioned yesterday. They will be available on November 10th but, pre-orders will start on September 22nd. They also announced that they will have an Xbox All Access financing plan which will let you pay $24.99 for the Series S and $34.99 for the Series X. Xbox All Access basically let’s you pay that set amount for the Xbox and 24 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes around 100 games.
We have new leaked renders of the LG Wing
We’re five days away from the official announcement of the LG Wing so, leaks keep coming. Now we got some high quality renders of the phone from Evan Blass showing stuff we hadn’t seen. In this render we can see the back of the phone which houses a camera array that kinda looks like the regular Galaxy Note 20 and a color variant that reminds us of the Galaxy S10. We can also see the phone in it’s “T-Pose” state but, in this particular image there seems to be some significant bezels between the two displays, we hope that doesn’t make it to the final product. The LG Wing is launching soon with the Snapdragon 765G and a price tag around the $1000 or $1600 mark.
Apple strikes back, Epic Games now being sued for breach of contract damages
A couple of days ago, we covered how it seemed that the whole Apple vs Epic dilemma was over, even with the lawsuit still going on. However, Epic wasn’t giving up and they were asking for an injunction to get Fortnite back in the App Store. Well, Apple just decided to make another Thanos-type move. Cupertino just filed some counter-claims, where they’re requesting damages for breach of contract and other counts. They’re trying to get all of the money that was collected by Fortnite through their separate payment system. Apple claims that Epic’s lawsuit is “nothing more than a basic disagreement over money”. They stated that “Even if Epic are portraying themselves as a corporate Robin Hood, in reality they are a multi-billion dollar company that simply want to pay nothing for the tremendous value they derive from the App Store. Their demands of special treatment and cries for retaliation cannot be reconciled by their breaching of contract and their own practices, as they have bundles of up to $100 for “VBucks”. We don’t know how much Apple is asking for in damages but Epic has apparently made $600M from the App Store. As for now, we have to wait until the September 28th hearing to see what’s next, unless we get some newer developments before that.
Motorola RAZR 5G brings an upgraded 48MP camera and faster Snapdragon 765G chip
And after months of leaks and rumors, the Moto RAZR 5G is finally here. It brings a 6.2in folding display along with a 2in cover display which the company is constantly updating for new tasks like replying to texts, getting directions, media controls and more . This new phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 2800 mAh battery paired with 15W of “Turbo Power” charging. On the camera department, we have a single 48MP main shooter that’s capable of doing 4K video at 30fps and 1080p slow-mo video at 240fps. It also brings a 20MP selfie shooter on the notch at the front. It runs on Android 10, supports sub-6GHz 5G. It’ll be available for $1399 on AT&T and T-Mobile and unlocked from multiple retailers later this fall on, Blush Gold, Liquid Mercury and Polished Graphite color variants.
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Live images of Google Pixel 5s have leaked online, adding to more confusion
Yeah, we have a very confusing leak of the Google Pixel 5 “s”? The leaked image comes from a Mexican Tech Radio Host on Twitter and he also shared a video of it but it’s private now. According to our friends over at XDA and the IMEI barcode, this is a Pixel 5, but it’s not entirely clear as to why it’s listed as the 5s on the device, but it’s not the first time that name has popped up either. On the image we can see the phone laying down, showing off the camera array and the display. It looks way too similar to the 4a, as probably the only difference is the size and the double cameras on this one. It also brings the fingerprint sensor at the back and the different Google logo shows that this is a pre-production unit. According to the leaks, we’ll be getting two different variants for this phone, one for sub-6GHz which will also be more affordable and another one for mmWave 5G which will apparently be the 5s. We’re expecting this phone to launch later this month or in October, with the Snapdragon 765G, a 6in OLED display running at 90Hz, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, no leaks on the price tag yet.
Apple’s iPad Pro, iPad mini iPad Air and more devices are on sale today
Deals. Best Buy is back at it again, they just added a full list of Apple sales for Labor Day. For example, the iPad Pros are $100 off, meaning you can get the 2018 12.9in variant for $999, this is the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Moving on, the iPad Mini is $50 off, meaning it starts at $350. The 16in MacBook Pro is up to $300 off, meaning the entry level variant with the Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD starts for $1650. Finally, the Galaxy S20 deals we covered yesterday which include the Galaxy Buds+ are still live, for example the Galaxy S20+ 5G is $979 with the Buds+ included. We have more deals on Marshall’s speakers, Nintendo Switch Cases and more.
Recently, MediaTek has been pushing their Dimensity line for 5G SoCs but, it hasn’t really made it outside of the Chinese market. Well, the company just released the Dimensity 1000C and according to them, it is “developed and tailored” for the US market. It’s an octa-core chip, powered by their Mali G57 GPU and it supports up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It allows for both 5G and Dual SIM 5G, 120Hz displays, and HDR10+ standard. Some of the other feature’s their focusing on include AV1 HDR streaming on Netflix, AV1 video streaming on YouTube and they’re working on Twitch support. It’ll be available on the T-Mobile Variant for the LG Velvet.
Motorola has teased the upcoming Moto RAZR 5G in a new poster
Motorola announced that we would be getting the Moto RAZR on September 9th but, they also announced that they would be hosting a separate event for the Chinese market on September 10th. Well, speaking on that Chinese Event, they just posted a new teaser that shows off the phone. The poster was posted to Weibo, and it has the date 9/10 written down with 7 different RAZRs. Now, this poster doesn’t really show much other than the chin of the phone and the displays which are lit up but, it also looks like there’s no new surprises here. We’re expecting the RAZR 5G to bring the Snapdragon 765G, a 2800 mAh battery and a 48MP main camera. We’ll keep you posted if we get more leaks before the launch date.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE leak reveals all key specs, separate 4G and 5G variants
We have more leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite, S20 FE or, whatever the actual name for this thing is going to be. Now, a new report from WinFuture gives us, pretty much everything there is to know when it comes to specs and even some renders of the phone. It’ll apparently be powered by the Exynos 990 for the LTE variant, and by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 for the 5G model. It has a similar design to the Galaxy S20, a 6.5in FHD+ display running at 120Hz, 8GB of RAM ,128GB of storage and a 4500 mAh battery. It will also bring a triple camera array at the back that consists of a 12MP main camera, a 12MP wide-angle, and a 12MP telephoto that offers 3x optical zoom as well as a 32MP selfie shooter. It might come in Blue, Green, Lavender, Orange, Red and White color variants according to this renders and we should expect it to be announced by the end of this month, with it being available in October.
OnePlus 8T leak reveals almost everything about the upcoming phone
A couple of days ago we got a render that allegedly belonged to the OnePlus 8T but, it didn’t really show anything. But, according to these new leaks, OnePlus will give us a similar design but they’ll really focus on the internals. Just keep in mind that this is the 8T and not the 8T Pro so we should compare it to the regular OnePlus 8. Apparently, it’s codenamed “Kebab” and it’ll rock a 6.55in AMOLED display running at 120Hz instead of the 90Hz we got with the 8. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but we’ll probably get other variants with more RAM and more storage considering this is OnePlus. Now, when it comes to the cameras, we’ll reportedly get a 48MP main sensor but this will be an upgraded and different sensor than the one on the OnePlus 8, it also brings a 16MP wide-angle lens, and my favorites, a 5MP macro and a 2MP portrait lens. The launch should happen some time in the following months and, we don’t have word on the battery, charging capabilities and price tag just yet.
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iPhone 12 Pro leaks reveal camera layout with LiDAR sensor and new color variant
There’s been multiple reports from trusted sources like Ming Chi Kuo, saying that we’d be getting mmWave 5G iPhone 12 models, at least on the Pros. And, we also know that these variants are the cause of some of the delays. Now, we have a conflicting report from Fast Company where they claim that only one iPhone 12 Pro Max variant will support mmWave 5G. The report mentions that “only the largest phone in the line has enough room inside for the special antenna design required for mmWave and the larger battery needed to accommodate the significant power drive from this type of 5G. They also said that only the Pro Max in the US, Korea and Japan will support mmWave 5G”. The other variant for the 12 Pro Max will only support sub 6GHz as other countries aren’t ready for mmWave just yet. This also means that the 12 Pro Max will most likely get a price hike, at least in these countries, even if Apple is removing the accessories from the box. We’ll see what we get.
We are getting closer to the launch of the new Moto RAZR 5G, less than a week away if we want to be more specific. The device would first launch globally on September 9, with a second event taking place the next day to target the Chinese market. This second event is now being teased on a poster that was recently posted by Motorola, using its upcoming devices to set the date.
We have new information concerning the Moto RAZR 5G. However, this time, the first teaser comes directly from Motorola, as the company has posted a new poster on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. The poster shows several RAZR devices placed together to form 9.10, which corresponds to the date in which Motorola will release the new RAZR 5G in the Chinese market.
We have also seen several leaked images of the Moto RAZR 5G in the last couple of days. Maybe the best images come from Twitter user Ishan Agarwal who posted an image where the device is captured in almost every possible angle.
motorola razr 5G seems like a good upgrade over the #motorolarazr… It's getting SD765G 5G Chipset with 48MP Main Camera & 20MP Front Camera. Battery has been upgraded to 2,800 mAH.
Further, the Moto RAZR 5G should also come equipped with a single camera that’s expected to be the 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1, while the new selfie camera would come with a 20MP sensor. The device will come with sub-6GHz 5G network support, which may not be as fast as nnWave 5G, but at least you will be able to find coverage much easier as you move from place to place. You can also check out the leak of AT&T’s version of the foldable phone, as it shows a detailed diagram of the device.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra bundles, Labor day deals and more today
Deals. Labor Day is close, so you know that the deals are stacked today. Samsung still has their Amazon sale going on and they have this crazy bundle where you get the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy Tab S6, a Galaxy Watch Active 3 and some Galaxy Buds Live for $1911, meaning you save $477 and get three products for the price of a Galaxy Fold, lol. The rest of those deals are in the links below as, they also have deals on the S10+, Galaxy Buds+ and more. Moving on to B&H deals, you can get up to $300 off on the MacBook Pro. For example, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is $1200, for the Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant. The 16-inch variant is also getting a discount, meaning you can get the Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant for $2099. We have more labor day sales in the links below.
Google’s upcoming ‘Sabrina’ Android TV dongle could cost just $49.99 as per a retail listing
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Google’s Android TV dongle, Sabrina. Sabrina was leaked a few months ago with a similar design to the Chromecast but it would bring full blown Android TV and Stadia Support instead of just letting you cast. Now we have an alleged price tag that actually comes from Home Depot.. (break 4th barrier.. Wait, is this right, Home Depot?.. Like, they’re doing tech now?) as they briefly listed the device for $49.99 for the Rock Candy color variant. The listing was obviously pulled, but there is still a way to access it through cache. According to other leaks, Sabrina will also come in Cosmo Blue and Summer Melon. Sadly, the launch date is still a mystery because this is a Google Product, but we could expect it at the Google Pixel 5’s Event, if we have one.
Apple iPhone 11 was the world’s most-shipped smartphone in H1 2020: Omdia
We have a new quarter results from Omdia this time and, let’s just say that the iPhone 11 crushed everything in it’s path. These are global sales for the first half of 2020 and the iPhone 11 took the first spot with 37.7M units sold, just to give you some perspective, the Galaxy A51 is in second place with 11.4M. Apple dominated the market with 5 spots in this top ten. Xiaomi’s Redmi had 4 more spots as well meaning that the Galaxy A51 was the only phone from another brand to reach the chart. The iPhone SE is apparently fulfilling it’s purpose as it reached the top 5 with 8.7M units. We should be getting more results for Q2 soon to see how certain markets went but, it looks like Apple killed it globally.
Yesterday we got the labeled pictures from Evan Blass and now, we have even more leaks of the Moto RAZR 5G. These new leaks come from Twitter where we get some high res renders of the device along with some specs. The renders show the device from the different angles, both open and closed and even sideways. According to the tipster, it’ll bring the Snapdragon 765G, a 48MP main camera, a 20MP shooter and an upgraded 2800 mAh battery. It apparently weighs 190g and he also provided the dimensions, saying it will be 8mm thick. Yesterday we also saw some different changes like the Polished Graphite color variant and that the fingerprint sensor will be on the Moto logo. So yeah, we’re already in September so we should expect an event very soon.
Chinese government could now block TikToK sale to US companies
We’ve had a little break from our ban section after Apple literally terminated Epic but, it looks like the news are back, with Tik Tok this time. Just to refresh your memory, the president of the US signed an executive order giving the company a certain amount of time to sell their operations to a US company, or they would be banned. Tik Tok responded with a lawsuit but they were in talks with Microsoft to sell their operations as, even Walmart wanted a piece of the pie. Well, according to The Guardian, Beijing just issued new restrictions or bans on tech exports, requiring companies to seek government approval, which can take up to 30 days, to sell their operations. Apparently the rule hadn’t been changed since 2008 and it is believed that it’s aimed at delaying the Tik Tok sale. Some of the technologies they added to the export restrictions list include, AI interfaces, voice recognition and content recommendation analysis, which is exactly what Tik Tok uses. ByteDance has agreed that they will strictly abide to these regulations but they didn’t elaborate on their next move. We still don’t understand how it might work in case they don’t end up selling to the US but, we’ll assume the ban would kick in.
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Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold2: Here’s all you need to know
Back at Unpacked, Samsung simply teased the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and later on they announced that we would be getting a Part 2. Well, Part 2 was today and the Z Fold 2 is now official. Finally! First off, it brings 2 nearly bezel-less Infinity O displays with the outer display being 6.2in and the main display 7.6in, both larger than the original Fold, though only the one inside does 120hz. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 865+ SoC, 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage. It brings triple 12MP cameras at the back, which include the main sensor, a wide angle lens and a telephoto. It sports a 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and it comes in both Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black but you can actually customize the hinge in different colors when you order. It’ll retail for $1999 with pre-orders being available tonight, and it’ll go on stores by September 18th. If you follow our main post on Pocketnow you can see different trade-in options for the US and let us know what kind of content you want to see from the Z Fold 2.
Apple’s iPad Pro, tons of gaming accessories and more on sale today
Deals. The 2018 12.9in iPad Pro is currently $350 off, leaving the 64GB of storage, Wi-Fi + LTE variant for $799. If you’re looking for an Android and more affordable tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is $70 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $280 shipped. The AirPods Pro are now $30 off on Amazon, leaving them at $220 shipped. Amazon is having tons of deals on their Echo Devices, for example, the Echo Dot is $20 off, leaving it at $30. We’ll leave the rest of the Amazon deals and more in the links in the description.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC goes official; to debut on a POCO smartphone
We know that Qualcomm is really pushing their Snapdragon 7 Series for 5G mid-rangers. Well, the company just announced a new Snapdragon 732G. This new SoC brings a Krypto 470 CPU at up to 2.3GHz and an Adreno 618 GPU which according to them, offers 15% improved graphics over the 730G. Besides these performance improvements, it also allows for Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming for ultra-realistic gameplay in over a billion shades of color. It features the 4th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine and the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem. We have the full list of technical details and specs in the links below, and this new chip is expected to debut with the leaked POCO X3 which we covered last week.
The price of the new LG Wing may not be so compelling
We’ve been getting an interesting amount of leaks for the LG Wing, considering that it is still a concept. So far we’ve gotten two videos of this dual screen-rotating device fully working from Android Authority, and now we get a possible price tag. According to a South Korean publication, the Wing will cost $1600, making it the most expensive LG phone yet. However, an anonymous source talked to XDA Developers and claims that the phone could cost $1000 in the United States which might still be the most expensive LG phone. The source also confirmed that these videos from Android Authority are the real deal. The confusing part is that, there’s still no rumors of the phone entering production or even a possible time line for the launch date. We’ll keep you posted as, the leaks just keep increasing for it.
New leaks of AT&T’s Moto RAZR 2020 have emerged
Speaking of dual screens and foldables, we’re pretty much in September already which means we’re getting closer to the new Moto RAZR. Now we have some new leaks from Evan Blass for the AT&T variant. These are fully labeled pictures of the phone and they reveal more details like the 20MP selfie shooter and the 48MP main camera. You also get to see the new design elements like the outer display which is bigger now, the slimmer bezels on the front and the fingerprint sensor is now on the Moto logo at the back. We’re expecting this phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage with a possible launch date on September 9th.
New leaks could give us our first look at the new OnePlus 8T
Believe it or not, we’re getting closer and closer to the OnePlus 8T’s usual launch time. Well, we have some sort of a first look from OnePlus from the guys over at Android Authority. This image belongs to the Android 11 Developer Preview Source Code and it allegedly belongs to the 8T. Now, we should take these with a grain of salt as it could be a simple place holder, but it kinda looks different enough from the 8 Pro. It shows a pretty similar design but with a different color scheme, at least when it comes to the wallpaper shown and it makes sense as this is a T model. We’re expecting this phone to pack a Snapdragon 865 Plus and other spec bumps. Since we got the 8 line in April, we should be getting these in early to mid Fall, so we’re getting close.
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12-inch MacBook to make a return with ARM processors
Apple’s upcoming 10.8-inch iPad appears in leaked schematics with an iPad Pro-like design
Next Apple event would present AirTags, Apple Watch Series 6, and iPhone 12 with LiDAR sensor?
Let’s talk about Apple’s convoluted roadmap as, we have a bunch of leaks from different sources so bear with me here. Let’s start off with Apple Silicon Macs as those are coming later when compared to Cupertino’s Fall Line. According to a new supply chain report from China, the 12-inch MacBook is making a comeback as an ARM-powered machine. The report mentions that we should expect it by the end of this year with Apple’s A14X chip built on TSMC’s 5nm process. This MacBook will apparently weigh less than 1KG and it will be able to reach 15-20hrs of battery life. Moving on to next year, another report claims that we should expect an Apple Silicon iMac in the second half of 2021 with a custom GPU codenamed “Lifuka”. This iMac will apparently offer better performance and more energy efficiency than Intel models. But, now let’s move on to the announcements that should happen in a couple of weeks. We have some leaked schematics of the 10.8-inch iPad from 91Mobiles and it looks like it will adopt the iPad Pro’s design. They bring the squared design, Face ID and a USB-C port. This iPad would be the successor to the current 10.2in iPad which costs $329 and could launch along with the iPhones. Finally, according to a new MacOtakara report, Apple will be hosting an event in the latter half of October to announce the iPhone 12, the Apple Watch Series 6 and the AirTags. These leaks contradict the previous information we got from Jon Prosser where we’d get the Watch and iPads through a silent release in September and then the iPhones in October.
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.
