When will it end?
Facebook gave Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix unfettered access to user data
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In its latest controversy, Facebook let tech giants like Netflix and Spotify read users' private messages without their consent.
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Never settle for slow charging
All you need to know about OnePlus' new 30W Warp Charge standard
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Warp Charge offers a sizable boost in charging speeds from Dash Charge, with the new 30W standard able to charge a battery from flat to 50% in just 20 minutes.
Available now
Stable Android 9.0 Pie update is now rolling out to POCO F1
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POCO F1 picked up the MIUI 10 update back in November, but that particular build was still based on Oreo. Xiaomi is now rolling out the stable Android 9.0 Pie release to the device
Pivot
ASUS CEO Jerry Shen resigns, ZenFone brand to now focus on gamers
ASUS reorg sees the company focus on 'gaming and power users' with the ZenFone brand.
Power
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition launches in India for ₹50,999 ($710)
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Having made its debut yesterday, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is now launching in India. The phone will be available for ₹50,999, and OnePlus says it will be very limited in quantity.
Gotta stand out somehow
Vivo just launched a phone with two displays, 10GB RAM, and no front camera
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Vivo was one of the first manufacturers to roll out a phone with a mechanised slider in the first-gen NEX, and for its latest effort the manufacturer is going with a dual-screen design.
Salute to Speed
OnePlus 6T vs. OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition: Which should you buy?
The standard OnePlus 6T is already a powerful phone, but the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition turns things up a notch. With a staggering 10GB of RAM coupled with 256GB of storage and 30W fast charging, the McLaren Edition is an absolute beast.
Bring it on
ASUS' $180 ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a Snapdragon 660, 5000mAh battery
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ASUS is offering a phone with a Snapdragon 660, massive 5000mAh battery, FHD+ display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, and a clean software experience for under $200.
The next big thing for everyone
Nokia 8.1 with Snapdragon 710 launches in India
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HMD's latest mid-range phone for the Indian market is the Nokia 8.1. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 710, and has 12MP + 13MP rear cameras, 6.18-inch PureDisplay screen, 3500mAh battery, and Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
A solid upgrade
Nokia 8.1 review: Elegant design meets impressive hardware
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The Nokia 8.1 comes in a gorgeous burgundy color option, and you'll find a Snapdragon 710 and 3500mAh battery under the hood. The camera isn't all that bad either, and overall the Nokia 8.1 is a great $400 phone for 2019.
Pixel wars
Honor shares the first photos taken from the View 20's 48MP camera
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Honor's upcoming View 20 features a 48MP camera at the back, the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, and an in-screen cutout for the front camera module.
For The Brave
These are the Honor phones you need to know about
Honor is known for its mid-range phones, and the company had a lot to offer in this segment in 2018. From the more recent Honor 8X to the Honor 10 and the budget Honor 9N, these are the best Honor phones in 2018.
Augment your reality
ARCore now supports 250 million devices as new version rolls out
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Google is introducing ARCore 1.6 with improved lighting and camera features, and the company has announced that its augmented reality platform supports 250 million devices.
Here we go again
Japanese government is the latest to ban Huawei network equipment
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Following the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, the Japanese government is also set to halt government purchases of equipment from Huawei and ZTE.
5G everywhere
Xiaomi will launch a 5G version of the Mi Mix 3 powered by Snapdragon 855
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix 3 back in October, and the company is now showcasing a 5G variant of the device that's powered by the Snapdragon 855.
An unlikely match
Essential acquires CloudMagic, the company behind Newton Mail
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Essential has acquired CloudMagic — the company behind Newton Mail — for an undisclosed fee, and the email service could likely end up as an exclusive offering on Essential's devices.
Not a great start
Metro by T-Mobile reverses $15 SIM swap fee after backlash
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Metro by T-Mobile isn't going to charge a fee whenever you switch your SIM card between phones.
Never settle for another flagship
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review, 3 months later: The uncompromising flagship
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The Galaxy Note 9 is continuing to thrive three months after its debut.
Your move Huawei
Xiaomi is launching a Snapdragon 675 phone with 48MP camera in January
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Xiaomi is all set to launch a gaming-focused phone powered by the 11nm Snapdragon 675. The highlight, however, is a 48MP camera at the back.
It's here
Verizon has launched RCS Chat on the Pixel 3 series
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Verizon is finally ready to roll out its RCS chat service, starting with the Pixel 3 and 3 XL.