It seems that 2020 wasn’t that much of a bad year for Samsung. Despite a drop in smartphone sales due to the ongoing pandemic, the company has recently reported a good year. It even managed to deliver a 6 percent of YoY smartphone shipment growth during the last quarter of 2020 thanks to the Galaxy S20 FE, but good news don’t stop there. The company was allegedly expecting its Samsung Galaxy S21 series shipments to be lower than its predecessors, but new information suggests that the new flagship could be more popular than expected.
Well, what do you know? The Samsung Galaxy S21 has been a huge success in sales for the South Korean tech giant. The company has recently reported that its latest flagship has delivered amazing sales numbers in its home country and in the United Kingdom.
Sales have been so great the Galaxy S21 series has reached new sales records, outperforming the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S20 in pre-orders. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra being the model that has sold the most units, as it allegedly accounted for more than 50 percent of pre-orders in the UK.
Yes, it may seem a bit early to draw conclusions. Samsung UK hasn’t revealed exact numbers as to how many devices it sold during the two-week pre-order period of the device, and we will most likely have to wait until the end of Q1 to have more detailed information. We must also consider that the Plus variant of the Galaxy S series is the one that gets the most attention if we take last year’s Galaxy S20 series as an example, but we may have to wait until the end of H1 to see which model sales the most units.
Samsung believes that the Galaxy S21 Ultra has received more attention thanks to its new AMOLED display, great power efficiency, fantastic cameras, and every other ‘Ultra’ features it provides. Now, you may also want to add the fact that you are getting some amazing discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series over at Samsung.com. You can get a vanilla variant for as low as $75, the Galaxy S21 Plus for $200, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra for just $400 if you have an eligible device to trade-in.
Samsung has been on a roll lately when it comes to updating its flagships, both current and previous generation. After treating the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 series with Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, and later showering some love on its foldable phones too, it’s time for the Galaxy S10 series to get a software upgrade. Samsung had originally announced plans to bring the Android 11 upgrade for the Galaxy S10 series in January 2021, and is finally making good on its promise.
One UI 3.0 update also brings the January security patch
As per a report from XDA-Developers, Samsung has begun the rollout of stable One UI 3.0 update for the Exynos-powered variants of the Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10. The update carries the build number G97xFXXU9ETLJ and also brings with it the January Android security patch. However, the update’s rollout currently appears to be limited to Switzerland. But a phased rollout is not uncommon, and users can expect the update to be released in more regions soon.
Talking about the One UI 3.0 update, it brings a design overhaul that includes a new look for the home and lock screens, notifications, and the useful Quick Panel. The widgets have received some aesthetic refinement too, and new visual effects have arrived as well. On a functional level, One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S10 family brings the usual set of Android 11 goodies such as grouped notifications, more granular privacy controls, and bubble alerts.
One UI 3.0 rollout will soon expand to more regions too
“Improved AI-based zoom on photos, and improved autofocus and auto-exposure help capture a great shot,”adds Samsung. With One UI 3.0, the native Gallery app on the Galaxy S10 has also received a host of new tricks such as related photos, the ability to revert back to a photo’s original version even after an edited version has been saved, and a cleaner photo organization layout to name a few. Users can also customize their share sheet, adjust the transparency of home screen widgets, and even add a video to their call screen.
Samsung has been on a roll lately when it comes to updating its flagships, both current and previous generation. After treating the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 series with Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, and later showering some love on its foldable phones too, it’s time for the Galaxy S10 series to get a software upgrade. Samsung had originally announced plans to bring the Android 11 upgrade for the Galaxy S10 series in January 2021, and is finally making good on its promise.
One UI 3.0 update also brings the January security patch
As per a report from XDA-Developers, Samsung has begun the rollout of stable One UI 3.0 update for the Exynos-powered variants of the Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10. The update carries the build number G97xFXXU9ETLJ and also brings with it the January Android security patch. However, the update’s rollout currently appears to be limited to Switzerland. But a phased rollout is not uncommon, and users can expect the update to be released in more regions soon.
Talking about the One UI 3.0 update, it brings a design overhaul that includes a new look for the home and lock screens, notifications, and the useful Quick Panel. The widgets have received some aesthetic refinement too, and new visual effects have arrived as well. On a functional level, One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S10 family brings the usual set of Android 11 goodies such as grouped notifications, more granular privacy controls, and bubble alerts.
One UI 3.0 rollout will soon expand to more regions too
“Improved AI-based zoom on photos, and improved autofocus and auto-exposure help capture a great shot,”adds Samsung. With One UI 3.0, the native Gallery app on the Galaxy S10 has also received a host of new tricks such as related photos, the ability to revert back to a photo’s original version even after an edited version has been saved, and a cleaner photo organization layout to name a few. Users can also customize their share sheet, adjust the transparency of home screen widgets, and even add a video to their call screen.
We start today’s deals with the latest M1 powered MacBook Pro. This laptop is currently seeing a $50 price cut, leaving it at $1,250 in its Silver color option with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage option. The $50 price cut is also available in the 512GB version, as you can get it for $1,450 down from its regular $1,500 price tag. However, you can also go for the Intel-powered MacBooks, as the 13-inch version is also on sale, and you can find it for $1750 with $249 savings in its version with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The 16-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage space is up for grabs at $2,199 with $200 savings.
You may also be on the lookout for a new smartphone. If that’s the case, you can find the Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 128GB storage space for $550 with $300 savings. However, this deal will only be good through today. If you’re looking for one of Samsung’s latest flagships, you can find the Galaxy S20 lineup starting at $240 if you go for the Galaxy S20 FE. The vanilla Galaxy S20 starts at $540, the Galaxy S20+ can be yours from $ 740, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra is up for grabs at $940.
If you’re looking for other options, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 starts at $450, and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can be yours for $750. The LTE-only Galaxy Z Flip can be yours for just $100, while the 5G variant is selling for $250, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is up for grabs at $1,000. Just remember that in order to get these amazing deals, you will have to trade in an eligible device.
We will now take a look at some great Apple Watch deals, as you can get the Watch SE with GPS and cellular connectivity for $309 with $20 discounts in the 40mm version. The Galaxy Watch Series 5 is selling for $329 with $100 savings, and the Apple Watch Series 3 can be yours for just $179 after a $20 discount.
Finally, we find several discounts on Samsung earphones, as the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are getting a $30, leaving them at $140, the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are $110 with $40 savings. These deals are available at both Amazon and Samsung.com. However, if you head over to Samsung’s website, you will also find deals on the AKG N60 noise-canceling headphones, which are currently 50 percent off, meaning you can get a pair for $150, and if you like BTS, the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition are getting a $70 discount, leaving them at $130.
We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G. This unlocked version with 128GB is currently selling for $800 after a $200 discount, and it is available in three color options, including Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Green. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is still on sale, and it comes with the same 128GB storage space. However, you can get a new Samsung Galaxy device for less, as the Galaxy S10 is available for $700 after a $50 discount.
You can also get a new iPhone XR with 64GB in storage for $399, but there is a catch. You would get this price if you activate the device on a select Cricket Wireless pre-paid plan at $55, and the device will also be locked to the aforementioned carrier. Now, there are other Apple products that are also worth mentioning, as the Apple Watch Series 3 is currently available for $169 after a $30 discount. You can also get a new pair of AirPods for $129 or $155 after a $30 and $44 discount, respectively. You would only have to decide whether or not wireless charging is important for you or not.
If you’re looking for a new laptop, the Samsung Galaxy Book S with a 13.3-inch display, an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD is available for $800after a $150 discount. You could also take a look at Apple’s MacBook Air, as it’s still selling for $900 and $1,200 depending on whether you want the 256GB of the 512GB version.
Other deals include the Fujifilm X-T200 mirrorless digital camera, which is now available for $500, $300 less than its regular $800 price tag. Sabrent’s Thunderbolt 3 docking station with power delivery with up to 60W for Windows and MacOS devices is selling for $170, down from $240. Finally, the iHome ISP6X WiFi Smart Plug is available for $21.47, down from $30.
We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy S10+, which is getting a $150 discount leaving it at $700. This is a factory unlocked device with 128GB in storage. However, you can get more storage, as the 512GB version receives the same discount, leaving it at $950, and the 1TB version is currently available for $1,114 after a $335 discount. You can also get the regular Galaxy S10 with 128GB in storage for $600, and the 512GB version in pink for $850.
Next up, we have more Samsung products, as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e with 128GB in storage is getting an $80 discount, which leaves it at just under $400. The 64GB version is selling for $350 after a $50 discount. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 in its 44mm version with LTE can be yours for $379 with $20.99 savings, and the Galaxy Buds+ complete the deals selection with a $19.99 discount, which leaves these wireless earbuds at just $130.
Apple’s latest iPad mini is currently getting a $49 discount in its Gold, Wi-Fi only version with 64GB in storage, meaning you can get one for just $350, or get the 256GB version for $500.
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is available for $1,500 after a $300 discount.
Finally, the TCL 10 Pro is also on sale today. Get yours for $380 after marking the $70 savings coupon before adding it to the cart. You get an unlocked Android smartphone with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor.
We start today’s deals with the new Google Pixel 4a that’s already getting discounts a Best Buy. You can get a new device with 128GB in storage in Just Black for $300 after a $50 discount.
If you want last year’s Samsung Galaxy S10, it’s getting an $80 discount, leaving it at $570 with 128GB in storage, but this is the International model with an Exynos processor and no US warranty. The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is also available. This device also includes 128GB in storage, 5G support, and it also comes with a pair of Galaxy Buds for just $600 after a $110 discount.
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro with dual-SIM support is available at B&H Photo Video for just $400 after a $200 discount. This device includes 256GB in storage and 12GB RAM, or you can go for the 256GB storage version and 8GB RAM, which is getting the same $200 discount, leaving it at $350.
Next up, we have the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 that’s currently selling for $779. This device comes with a 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM ad 128GB in storage space, and also $250.99 savings.
The Withings Steel HR Sport Hybrid smartwatch with activity, sleep, fitness, and heart rate tracker is getting a $40 discount, leaving it at just $160. This device is water-resistant, and it will deliver up to 25 days on a single charge.
Apple’s Airpods and AirPods Pro are also on sale. You can get the Pro version for $234 after a $15 discount. The latest AirPods with wired charging case for $134.95 and the ones with a wireless charging case for $169 with $24.05 and $30 savings, respectively.
We start today’s deals with a new Back to School Apple Deals event from B&H. You can save up to $300 on the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro, up to $350 on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, up to $420 on the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with touch bar and more.
We then head over to Amazon, where we find last year’s Samsung Galaxy S10 for just $630. You get an unlocked device with 512GB in storage space, US warranty, and you save $370.
Microsoft’s Surface Pro X is also on sale. You can get this powerful laptop with a 13-inch touch-screen, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD with Wi-Fi + LTE connectivity for just under $1,000 after a $299 discount.
You can also get a new Acer Chromebook Spin with 8GB RAM and 128GB in storage for $529 at Best Buy right now. You save $100 from its regular price tag and a great laptop to work on the go.
Samsung’s 65-inch Ultra HD Smart TV is also on sale. You can get one for $700, which is more than $1,000 off its original $1,799 price tag. You can also get this TV with a new Soundbar from Samsung, as they are getting up to $300 off.
Finally, the Sennheiser Momentum 3 are going for $320.93 after a $79 discount. You can only get this price on the black color variant, but if you want the white color option, you would have to pay $349.95 for these wireless headphones with active noise cancelation and up to 17 hours of battery life.
We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy S20, which is getting a $150 discount, leaving it at $850. This is an unlocked version with 128GB storage and US warranty. However, you only have Cosmic Gray and Cloud Pink color options to choose from. You can also go for last year’s Galaxy S10, which is selling for $650 after a $100 discount. You get the same 128GB storage and a 12-month warranty.
Next up is the OnePlus 6T with a $200 discount. You can currently get this device with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM for $350. It is an unlocked version, so you can use it in the GSM network of your choice.
If you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earphones, the Sony WF-SP800N truly wireless sports in-ear noise-canceling headphones are also on sale. You can grab a pair for $148 after a $51.99 discount. You can choose between three color options, and you get an IP 55 rating, with tons of playback time.
You can also get a new 23.5-inch FHD curved Samsung monitor for $120 after a $30 discount. This display also includes Free Sync, which minimizes input latency and dramatically reduces image tearing and stutter during gaming.
Finally, you can also get a new Bose SoundLink Micro portable outdoor speaker with wireless Bluetooth connectivity for $79 after receiving a $20 discount. You can choose between three color options, and you get a waterproof speaker that will give you up to 6 hours of non-stop music playback.
You can get your hands on a new 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for $1,799, after a $200 discount over at Amazon. This powerful laptop comes with a 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 processor and four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports. If 1TB is too much storage for you, the 512GB version is getting a $149 discount, leaving it at $1,650.
We are also getting some great discounts on Samsung Galaxy devices. The Samsung Galaxy S20 series is getting $150, $200, and $150 discounts in the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra variants, leaving them at $850, $999, and $1,250 respectively. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is currently available for $659 after a $100 discount.
Next, up, we have the Google Pixel 4, which is getting an $80 discount, leaving it at $719, or go for the Pixel 4 XL, which is currently available for $789 after a $110 discount. If you want to save even more, the Google Pixel 3a is currently available for $345, or go for the Pixel 3a XL which is selling for
You can also get a new Apple Watch Modern Buckle for your 40mm or 38mm Apple Watch. It is currently selling for $99.17 after a $49.83 discount, in case you want to upgrade the band on your watch.
The Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light Therapy alarm clock with colored sunrise simulation and sunset fading night has a $45.71 discount, meaning you can get one for just $94.28.
If you’re looking for a keyboard for your Mac, the Logitech K750 wireless solar keyboard is available for $36.95 after a $23 discount, and it may be very convenient if you have your Mac close to a window.
You won’t believe all the deals that are available today from Apple, Samsung, LG and more
Deals. We have a bunch of deals to start the month of the June. Let’s start off with the latest 13in MacBook Pro which is $200 off on Amazon and Best Buy. This means you can get it for as low as $1099 for the 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage variant. You can get other prices depending on the configuration. Amazon also has the Samsung Galaxy S10, bundled with the 44mm Galaxy Watch Active 2 for $999, you can also get it for $850 if you go for the 40mm variant. The LG G8 ThinQ is $350 off, leaving it at $400 shipped. We have more deals on the Google Pixel Slate, iPads, Apple Watches, Sony headphones and more in the links in the description.
Sony postpones PlayStation 5 event on June 4 due to ongoing unrest
Last week we covered how Sony would be hosting an event on June 4th to showcase their newest game titles for the upcoming PS5 but it looks like that won’t be the case. The company just announced that they will be postponing their event as they feel that right now is not a time to celebrate and that more important voices should be heard at the moment. The company hasn’t revealed when the event will happen but, we’ll keep you posted. Bravo Sony. Thank you for taking a stand.
Android 11 leak shows a redesigned power button menu, controls for smart devices
Google delays Android 11 Beta Launch Show event scheduled for June 3
Now, even if Google just postponed their Android 11 Developers Preview Event that was happening on June 3rd, we have some Android 11 leaks. The event was postponed indefinitely due to the protests and the situation in the US but they claim the full Android 11 launch won’t be delayed. These new leaks come from Twitter and they basically show us the Power Button menu where we see 5 controls like Emergency, Power Off, Restart, Screenshot as well as a new Quick Controls menu which shows your smart devices and wallet access. The leak also shows that we will be getting a UI redesign at least in things like these. Google, also thank you for taking a stand.
if your iPhone runs on iOS 13, it could also get the new iOS 14 update
For those of you battling a tough economy, holding on to your device a bit longer is always a welcome relief, and you know Apple does that best. We have a new leak of which devices will be getting iOS 14 this year. We should take this with a grain of salt as this source doesn’t have the greatest track record but, according to them some inside sources claim that all devices running iOS 13 will be able to run iOS 14. This means that if you still have an iPhone 6s or iPod Touch7th gen or later, you’ll be able to get the update. They didn’t provide any information on iPads but we’re hoping it’ll be the same case if this actually happens.
Galaxy Note 20 might be able to pack a battery as big as the Galaxy Note 20+
I think one of the biggest deterrents of the small Galaxy Note 20 was that you weren’t getting a Galaxy Note Quality battery, and it looks like Samsung noticed. Apparently the company doesn’t want to cheap out on the batteries for the Galaxy Note 20 line. It just went through China’s 3C Certification and it shows that the regular Galaxy Note 20 will bring a 4300 mAh battery that’s rated at 4170 mAh. As a reference, last year’s Note 10 brought a 3500 mAh battery while the Note 10+ brought a 4300 mAh battery. According to another leak we got last week, the Note 20+ will bring a 4500 mAh battery so Samsung is closing that gap between the two variants.
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New images of alleged iPhone 12 dummy units suggest some changes
iPhone 12 allegedly begins mass production in 3Q20 with October launch in sight
And finally the hottest news today has to do with iPhones, and the fact that things might not be so bad for the launch timing, nor components. According to a new DigiTimes report, this year’s iPhones won’t get the regular September launch and we’ll have to wait until October, which switches things from the November we had heard. Due to the travel bans Apple hasn’t been able to send enough engineers to China which has delayed the production. DigiTimes also claims that the 6.1in iPhone will start production earlier than the rest. This is the iPhone that will allegedly bring the LG and BOE displays. The report suggests that this may happen to make sure that these panels meet the quality standards as LG display has had issues in the past. The Samsung displays on the other 3 are also easier to manufacture as they eliminate a separate touch layer. We also have some dummies of the iPhone 12 line up from MacOtakara which show the 4 designs but these don’t show the smaller notch that we’re expecting.
It seems that June has arrived with a massive amount of deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo Video. We will start off with the new 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro, which is available for $1,299.99 after a $199 discount at Amazon. This will get you a model with 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor in silver. The same 13-inch MacBook Pro with 8GB but 256GB in storage is selling for $1,099.99 after a $200 discount over at Best Buy, and you can also check more MacBook deals by following the link.
You can also get the Samsung Galaxy S10 bundled with a 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 for $999.99 ($1,300 value) or the 40mm Galaxy Watch Active2 for $850 ($1,150 value). In both cases, you would get a Samsung Galaxy S10 factory unlocked device with 512GB in storage and a US valid warranty. You can also get a Samsung Galaxy A20 bundled with the Galaxy S10 for $950 ($1,200 value).
The LG G8 ThinQ is also on sale in its factory unlocked version with 128GB in storage. You get a US valid warranty and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with a 3,500mAh battery and 6GB RAM. This device usually sells for $750, but you can get it for just $400.
If you’re looking for a new Smart TV, the Sony X750H 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED is currently available for $748 or $598 in its 55-inch version. This Smart TV is usually sold for $1,000, so you would be getting a $252 discount on the 64-inch version.
The Google Pixel Slate 2 in1 tablet with an Intel Core m3 processor with 8GB RAM and 64GB in storage is getting a $359 discount, meaning you can get one for just $440.
Next up is a nice selection of iPads. The latest 10.2-inch iPad with Wi-Fi + LTE connectivity and 32GB in storage is available for $379.99 after a $79 discount on Amazon. You can also get the Wi-Fi only variant from Best Buy for $330 after a $100 discount, and you get 128GB in storage.
If you still want a tablet, but you don’t like the iPads, Samsung’s 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab S5e with 64GB in storage is available for $400 after an $80 discount over at B&H Photo Video.
More Apple products are on sale, and we find the Apple Watch Series 5 in its 40mm version with a Space Gray aluminum case and black sport band for $299.99. you will see the $384 price tag, but you will get the $84.01 discount at checkout.
Finally, the Sony WH1000XM3 headphones with noise cancelation are available for $280 after a $70 discount. However, this deal is only available in its black version, while the Silver variant is still selling for its regular price.
Today’s deals include the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10
The offical news today begin with deals on a ton of products, some great, some good. On the good list, well B&H currently has the 2019 13in MacBook Pro for $300 off. This is the 4-Thunderbolt 3 ports, Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage variant, leaving it at $1499 shipped. Yeah good because if you look at the newer one, that’s the better buy. Amazon has the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S10 for $300 off as well, leaving it at $700, though if you dig deeper, you can get the same S10 for $808 with the Galaxy Buds bundled. We also have more deals on Acer Laptops, Monitors, Nintendo Switch controllers and more in the link in the description.
It’s official! OnePlus will no longer make McLaren Edition smartphones
Earlier this month we covered how OnePlus’ name wasn’t on McLaren’s list of collaborators anymore. Now, a McLaren spokesperson just went on record and officially stated that their partnership has come to an end. According to him, it came to their scheduled conclusion and that OnePlus has been supportive and that they wish to see them in the future. We got two phones out of their partnership and we don’t know how they’ll handle the Concept One if it ever comes out, since yes, that was a McLaren phone.
Sony schedules a PlayStation 5 game reveal event on June 5
And listen, if there’s a time for gaming consoles, it’s now, as we need to stay at home, and it seems Sony is willing to bank on it. The company just announced that they’ll be hosting an event on June 4th for the PlayStation 5. Sony is promising to showcase ‘the future of gaming’ at this event which typically means that we’ll be seeing some games for the upcoming console. We haven’t gotten any other details from Sony but a recent report claims that they might show a total of 38 games including a bunch of exclusives. The event will be live on YouTube and Twitch and we hope to get to see some hardware as well. Let’s also hope that hardware is not crazy expensive, as that would be unrealistic in today’s economy.
Apple needs an urgent supply of LCD panels from LG Display
It looks like the pandemic is affecting Apple in sales but not in the conventional way. Cupertino originally cut orders for their products in Q2 to anticipate the pandemic. What they didn’t anticipate is that due to the transition to e-learning, iPad stocks in China have been down since March because most parents have bought one for their kids to attend school from home. This would be good for Apple if they wouldn’t have cut orders before, and now they’re urgently asking LG for LCD panels to meet their iPad demands. The problem is, these requests usually come three months in advance to give room for LG to prepare. Apple has other providers for the iPad displays like BOE and Sharp, but LG might want to answer this because of their deal to supply displays for the iPhone 12 Max. Clearly this is a good problem to have right now.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ cameras leaked?
According to this new leak, the Galaxy Note 20 will fix some of the focusing issues we had with the S20 Ultra from a hardware perspective. The leak gives us both of the camera arrays, the regular Note 20 will apparently bring a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto, and a 12MP Ultra Wide. On the other side, the Note 20+ will bring the 108MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto, a 12MP ultra wide and laser autofocus. The laser autofocus would help the main sensor to lock into subjects and while the 12MP telephoto doesn’t sound as impressive in paper as the S20 Ultras 48MP, the 12MP telephoto might help out during pixel binning as the Ultra does create 12MP images after all. It looks like the camera won’t be that different from the S20’s, let’s just hope they refine it. Now if only they included the return of variable aperture. A sensor this large needs it.
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Pixel 4a XL leaks show what the phone looked like before it was canceled
And finally the most interesting news today have to do with the Google Pixel 4a XL. I know, that one that apparently won’t get to ever be. Most of the leaks have hinted that there won’t be a 4a XL variant this year but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t in development. We have some leaked images from 9to5Google of Pixel 4a cases where we see the familiar design. It has the orange Power button, the hole for the fingerprint scanner at the back and the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the camera cutout shows too lenses here and we’re only expecting a single shooter for the 4a. We also have some CAD renders of the phone which show the dual lens camera and the punch hole at the front. Why dual cameras on this phone and not on the small variant is a good question, but even more important, why do you think Google cancelled this phone?
We kick off the weekend with some amazing deals. Let’s head over to B&H Photo Video, where there’s a huge sale on the mid-2019’s Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro. Savings will vary depending on the variant you choose. Still, our best pick is the Space Gray variant that includes a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB in storage, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports, which is currently selling for $1,499 after a $300 discount.
Next up, we go to Amazon, where there are several Samsung Galaxy S10 devices on sale. These are factory unlocked phones, which also include a US warranty. You can get the 512GB option for $700 after a $300 discount, or you could go for the same device, with bundled Galaxy Buds for $808, which lets you save $471 from its original price.
You can also get a new Acer Spin 15 from Best Buy. This device comes with an Intel Pentium processor, 4GB RAM and a 64GB SSD for $379 after a $70 discount.
Last but not least, the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is $11.30 off in its Teal Frost variant and $12.53 off in its Spider Lightning color option, meaning you can get one starting at $37.46 and you get free shipping.
We keep on getting amazing deals for this Memorial Day weekend. This time we’re going to focus on the best deals from Microsoft. Several options let you save when you trade in an eligible used device. You can also save when you buy select bundles and more.
If you feel like getting a new laptop and you’re willing to trade in your current device, you can get a new Surface Book 3 from $1,600; a Surface Go from $400 and a Surface Pro 7 from $750. You can even get up to $300 off the Surface Pro X.
Next up, Microsoft lets you save when you buy bundles that can get you up to $360 savings. The Surface Pro 7 plus Type Cover bundle can be yours for $700 after a $210 discount, or you can also go for the Platinum Surface Pro 7 with an Intel i5 10th gen processor + Black Pro Type Cover Bundle for $800. Check out every possible option by clicking on the button.
You can also get free games when you purchase a new Xbox One S console and save up to $400 on the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ models. You can also get exciting deals on games, accessories, laptops, PCs, and more. Take a look at every Memorial Day deal that’s currently available by following these links.
