Gadgets 360

Huawei Says Flagship HiSilicon Kirin Smartphone Chips Running Out Under US Sanctions

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:44:22 GMT

Huawei Technologies will stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets next month, financial magazine Caixin said on Saturday, as the impact of US pressure on the Chinese tech giant grows.

Mi 10 Ultra Name Confirmed; Colour Options, Posters, Specifications Leak Online

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:28:43 GMT

New leak suggests Mi 10 Ultra may come in ceramic and transparent back finishes. The ceramic colour option comes in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option. The transparent back finish is tipped to come in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option and 16GB RAM + 256GB storage option.

OnePlus Nord Internals Exhibited by Carl Pei in New 'Tear-Up' Assembly Video

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:19:23 GMT

The video starts off with showing all of the OnePlus Nord components placed on a table, ready for assembly. He notes that the OnePlus Nord display is already installed inside the chassis of the phone, and begins by assembling the receiver and the camera flash. Pei then goes on to assemble each piece carefully.

Facebook Gaming iOS App Launched Without Mini Games Section to Meet Apple App Store Policies

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:04:18 GMT

Facebook Gaming app was launched on iOS without Facebook’s Instant Games platform.

Zomato Introduces 'Period Leaves' for Employees

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 12:12:23 GMT

Zomato said on Saturday it would give female, including transgender, employees up to 10 days of "period leave" per year, as part of an effort to combat what it said was stigma around the issue.

Android Phones With Qualcomm DSP Chips Affected by 400 Vulnerabilities: Check Point

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:02:04 GMT

Security research firm Check Point in its research discovered 400 vulnerabilities in Android smartphones running on a specific Qualcomm digital signal processor (DSP) chip. These vulnerabilities allow hackers to access sensitive information, render the mobile phone constantly unresponsive, and allow malware and other malicious code to completely hi...

Avengers Beta Impressions: A Chaotic Marvel Adventure

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:58:34 GMT

In our Marvel’s Avengers beta review, we note how chaotic the game is, the problems with its loot-driven gameplay, and what we are excited by.

iPhone 12 Camera Production Runs Into Quality Issues, Apple Launch Plans May Not Be Affected: ...

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:39:45 GMT

Apple is expected to look at Largan to supply more wide-angle camera lenses for the lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 12‌ models.

Poco X2 Starts Receiving MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM Update in India, Users Report

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:10:14 GMT

Poco X2 users have taken to Twitter to share screenshots of receiving the MIUI 12 update. The size of the update is 813MB and it brings along new system animations and system visuals.

TikTok Prepares Advertisers for Possible App Ban

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 05:45:40 GMT

TikTok is preparing advertisers for a possible ban of its app in the United States, ad buyers said, offering refunds for ad campaigns that are unable to run.

WeChat US Ban Cuts Off Users Link to Families in China

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 05:33:22 GMT

US President Donald Trump’s ban on transactions using popular Chinese messaging app WeChat will cut ties to families and friends in China, millions of users in the United States fear, as they become the latest casualties in the standoff between the two nations.

Nokia's New CEO Pekka Lundmark Adopts Wait and See Strategy in 'Dream Job'

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 05:15:11 GMT

Nokia's new chief executive Pekka Lundmark said he will take time to re-acquaint himself with the Finnish telecom equipment maker before setting a strategy, as the company jostles for position in the highly political 5G race.

TikTok, WeChat Bans Not Crucial to US Security: Experts

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 04:59:12 GMT

The US bans on Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat are not particularly valuable for US security, experts told AFP Friday, but could step up broader commercial pressure on Beijing and help President Donald Trump appear tough as he seeks reelection.

Amazon Freedom Sale 2020 Begins: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Laptops, Smart TVs, and More

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 04:34:02 GMT

Amazon Freedom Sale 2020 has just kicked off in India. The four-day sale will be open for all Amazon customers until August 11. The sale will offer discounts and bundled deals on popular smartphones, laptops TVs, and Amazon devices. We've handpicked today's best tech deals for you.

Poco M2 Pro to Go on Sale Today via Flipkart: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 02:04:35 GMT

Poco M2 Pro will go on sale once again in India today. The phone has been available via flash sales since its launch last month. It is sold exclusively via Flipkart in the country. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) and will last till the stocks run out.

Will We See Blockbuster Deals During Amazon, Flipkart Sales in 2020?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:49:17 GMT

When a deal isn't a steal, how do you feel? Amazon sale offers August 2020. Flipkart sale August 2020.

HTC Wildfire E2 With Dual Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Goes on Sale Ahead of Official Launch

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:22:46 GMT

HTC Wildfire E2, a new smartphone by the Taiwanese company, has been put on sale on sale ahead of its official announcement. An online retailer in Russia is selling the new HTC phone in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Getting Red, Blue Colour Variants in South Korea, Pink Variant Leaked Online

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:19:44 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 that was unveiled earlier this week will be getting more colour options than originally announced. Samsung had announced that it will be selling the Galaxy Note 20 in Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Green colours.

macOS Big Sur Public Beta Now Available for Download, Brings Design Changes, New Control ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:58:50 GMT

macOS Big Sur public beta has now been made available for all members of the Apple Beta Software Program. Unveiled during the keynote at WWDC 2020 in June, macOS Big Sur is set to bring several design changes and updates to Safari, Messages, and Maps.

TikTok and WeChat: Chinese Apps Dogged by Security Fears

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:56:02 GMT

The United States has fired a new salvo in its rivalry with China, ordering sweeping restrictions against Chinese-owned social media stars TikTok and WeChat.