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The Huawei P40 may not have a next-generation graphene battery

We're eagerly awaiting more news of Huawei's upcoming P40 range, and the latest seems to be that Huawei's new phone will have a graphene battery for superfast recharging. However, all may not be as it seems, and these rumors could well be wrong. We won't know for sure until 2020, but here are the rumors.
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Everything we saw at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2019 on Feb. 20

You might have worried Samsung wouldn't bring much to an event just before MWC -- but you couldn't have been more wrong! Samsung treated us to a real parade of technological excellence, from folding phones to new fitness wearables. Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked on February 20.
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OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5T vs. OnePlus 5: Is it worth it to upgrade?

This year's flagship phones should be scared -- the flagship killer is back. But before the OnePlus 6 can begin slaying the Samsungs and Apples of the world, it needs to prove its worth against its kin. Is the OnePlus 6 better than the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5? We took a look to find out.
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Honor View 20 vs. OnePlus 6T: Hole punches versus notches

The Honor View 20 is Honor's latest stab into the midrange market, and it's a great phone with a lot to offer. But is it good enough to beat the king of the midrange, the OnePlus 6T? When pitched against the Flagship Killer itself, does the Honor View 20 stand a chance? We took a look to find out.
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Huawei P40 may have a large camera module, but it won’t launch with Google apps

Renders of Huawei's next major flagship have revealed a number of surprises. Images of the new phone range have revealed a rectangular camera module similar to those we're expecting to see on other new phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S11. Additionally, the Huawei P40 will not have access to Google services.
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Latest Galaxy Note 10 Lite leaks confirm headphone jack and square camera module

Did you think two Galaxy Note 10 models was enough? Samsung clearly doesn't. Rumors of a cut-price Note 10 Lite are coalescing, and leaked imagery claiming to feature Samsung's new Note device have surfaced. Based on the images, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will have a flatter display and a headphone jack.
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What to expect from Apple’s October 30 event: New MacBooks, iPads

Apple has sprung a surprise event on us, but we're reasonably confident we know what to expect. This year has already seen new iOS and MacOS updates, and the release of three new iPhones. So what's left to come? Quite a lot as it turns out. Here's what to expect from Apple's October 30 event.
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How to use Swipe Type in iOS 13, and how to use it on older iPhones too

iOS 13 has introduced a lot of new features, including Dark Mode and a bunch of revamped apps. But a much-awaited feature has finally arrived -- the ability to swipe across your keyboard with swipe-typing, boosting your speed. Here's how to use iOS 13's speedy Swipe Type feature.
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Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is coming to mobile devices

Google Assistant's interpreter mode, which enables the live translation of words as you speak them, is coming to iOS and Android smart devices across the world. With support for 44 languages, Google Assistant's interpreter mode is likely to become a staple addition to many traveler toolkits.
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How to change Google Assistant’s voice on your Android or Apple phone

Tired of hearing the same old voice every time you ask Google a question? Google has expanded the number of extra voices available to U.S. Google Assistant users, so you can now pick between a number of different options. Here's how to change your Google Assistant's voice.
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T-Mobile becomes the first carrier to create a nationwide U.S. 5G network

It's about time -- T-Mobile has become the first U.S. carrier to create a truly nationwide 5G network, encompassing over a million square miles and over 5,000 towns and cities throughout the U.S. To celebrate, T-Mobile is also offering new customers the chance to get a new 5G phone for free.
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Don’t panic: Legere may continue hosting Slow Cooker Sundays after he steps down

John Legere has confirmed he will be stepping down as T-Mobile's CEO after April 2020, ending his seven-year tenure. Legere's down-to-earth attitude and business practices brought T-Mobile back into prominence. Legere is likely to hand the reins to T-Mobile president and chief operating officer Mike Sievert.
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These renders could be our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S11 range

2019 is almost over, and that means it's well past time for the Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks to start arriving through our letterbox. Leaked renders have given us an extremely close look at what could be the next Samsung flagship, and it's certainly not going to be a boring year. Here's a look at the Samsung Galaxy S11.
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Apple is holding a special ceremony for its favorite apps and games of 2019

According to a leaked invitation, Apple will be holding a special ceremony for its best-of awards for this year's apps and games. According to the invite, this ceremony will take place in New York City on December 2. But we're not supposed to know yet, so please keep the speculative chatter to a minimum.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro helps you chill out and ignore notifications for 20 minutes

We love smartphones, and we love social media. But sometimes you really don't need the distractions, and would prefer not to get a ping every 30 seconds. If you really need to remove temptation, then the OnePlus 7 Pro's new Zen Mode will lock you out for 20 minutes whenever you just need to chill out.
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How to share music with other AirPods or Powerbeats Pro headphones on iOS 13

We've all been there: You want to share a tune, but your friend isn't keen on putting your AirPod in their ear. Now, in iOS 13, they don't have to. Apple has added a new feature that allows owners of AirPods and PowerBeats Pro to share a music stream from a single device. Now share that music!
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Creative wallpapers that use the Galaxy S10 hole-punch camera properly

The dark spots on some of Samsung's default wallpapers seem to suggest the Korean giant is ashamed of its selfie-lenses poking through the display on the Samsung Galaxy S10 range. Owners are rather more excited about them though, and have made some impressively fun wallpapers to help show it off.
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The foldable Motorola Razr makes big phones less of a handful

Motorola has ended years of speculation by announcing the new Motorola Razr -- a foldable phone that takes more than a few design pointers from the classic Razr V3 clamshell phone. With a vertically folding 6.2-inch POLED display and a smaller external display, is Motorola's vision of the future a winner?
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The CastAway adds a Chromium-powered second screen to your smartphone

Dual-screen and foldable phones are the future -- but it's likely to be an exceptionally expensive future. In a new IndieGoGo campaign, CastAway is offering to add dual-screen functionality to your existing smartphone for just $200. Powered by Chromium, the CastAway can be used as a book, laptop, or a second device.
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YouTube launches fresh new homepage on iOS and Android tablets and desktops

YouTube is making it easier to navigate your homepage on tablets and desktop devices with its new interface changes. The new homepage will combine larger thumbnails with longer titles, and will add channel icons into the mix. You'll also get some additional features, such as adding to Now Playing playlists.
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iExpand? Apple patents multiple bizarre, expandable smart ring designs

We're all so preoccupied with the screens in our pockets that we've forgotten they can be put elsewhere. Well, Apple hasn't, and it patented a bunch of designs for smart rings with expandable sections. Could a ring with an expanding display be in your future, rather than the iPhone 16?
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SiriusXM comes to Nest Home devices to boost your listening and watching options

Internet radio service SiriusXM is coming to U.S. and Canadian Google Nest smart speakers and smart displays this week, giving you even more choice where listening is concerned. With options to listen to talk radio stations, dedicated artist channels, and even watch exclusive video content through a SiriusXM sub.
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Square Off’s new self-moving chessboard doesn’t just play chess

The Square Off self-moving chessboard was one of the best parts of CES 2017. Now, the chessboard that emulates Wizard's Chess from Harry Potter just got better with the launch of the Square Off Neo and the Square Off Swap, with new features that allow you to watch live professional chess games in real time and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Tesla Special Edition turns out to be a beautiful dream

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may not be very far away now, but there are still surprises in store for us. However, one that will not happen -- at least not anytime soon -- is a team up with Tesla. A post on Weibo had referenced what turns out to be merely an imaginative high-concept render by a YouTuber.
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A 5G version of the OnePlus 7T Pro exists, but it’s a limited T-Mobile exclusive

We were worried we wouldn't see another 5G-enabled OnePlus phone this year, but thankfully, that's turned out to not be true. OnePlus has teamed up with T-Mobile to deliver the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition on T-Mobile's growing 5G network. Pricing and release date will be announced soon.
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Google Pixel 4 XL vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Can Google bite the big Apple?

Google's Pixel 4 XL is the search engine giant's latest addition to its range of flagship phones, and it's a good one. With upgraded internals, an improved camera, and the radar-powered air gestures, it's the phone of the moment. But can is it good enough to take a bite out of the big Apple: the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
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Here’s how to watch the Pixel 4 Made by Google event from today

The Google Pixel 4 launch is just around the corner and Google is throwing a party to celebrate. With new phones, a new Pixelbook, and some new smart devices expected, it's due to be quite the show. But how can you tune in and watch it live? Here's how you can watch all the Made by Google October 2019 reveals.
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The Galaxy S10’s fingerprint sensor can be fooled by a screen protector

Samsung has confirmed reports the Samsung Galaxy S10's ultrasonic fingerprint scanner can be fooled by a simple film screen protector. According to recent reports, putting a screen protector on the S10 allows an unregistered fingerprint to unlock a Galaxy S10. Thankfully, Samsung claims a software update is on the way.
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Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, and more: Everything Google announced at the Pixel 4 event

Google took to the stage at the Pixel 4 Made by Google event, and it announced a wealth of new devices to take your heart away. But not everyone can watch live, and you may need to catch up. From the Google Pixel 4, to the new Pixel Buds 2, and even the Pixelbook Go, here's everything announced at the Pixel 4 event.
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Samsung rolling out Android 10 One UI beta to certain S10 owners in the U.S.

Samsung has launched the beta for its custom Android 10 skin, One UI. If you're based in the U.S. and are using a Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e, then you can sign up to the Samsung Members app and apply for beta access. Here are some of the top features Samsung is adding that you can try out.
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Tim Cook defends removal of Hong Kong protest app from the App Store

Amid protests in Hong Kong, Apple has pulled the controversial HKmap.live app, which displays the location of police, from its app store following a critical op-ed in the People's Daily, a Chinese state-owned newspaper. Apple CEO Tim Cook has defended the decision in an internal memo.
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Nomad and Aira have created the Apple AirPower wireless charger we always wanted

Apple thought it couldn't be done, but Nomad and Aira have done it -- a wireless charger that can charge multiple devices at once. Named the Base Station Pro, the AirPower-like wireless charger has a single charging coil that can track and charge up to three devices at once -- including Apple's AirPods.
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Sidestep banking fees with the nationwide launch of T-Mobile Money

Looking for a bank that provides something a little different? T-Mobile has launched its Money banking service nationwide in the U.S., and it offers an extremely tempting set of features for everyone, including industry-leading interest rates, a powerful app, and none of the usual banking fees.
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Verizon’s Just Kids plan helps parents keep their children within reach

Choosing when to give a child a smartphone isn't just about responsibility; it's about being able to make sure your child is safe while using it -- and to make sure they aren't costing you more money. Verizon wants to make it a much easier decision with the introduction of the Just Kids plan.