Sunday, 2 August 2020

Did we just get a glimpse of Google’s 5G Pixel phones?

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  • The Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 5G may have broken cover in a leaked image.
  • It looks like the Pixel 4a 5G will be bigger than the flagship.
  • Google is expected to launch the standard Pixel 4a today.

The Google Pixel 4a has been extensively leaked in 2020, and we’re just about due for a reveal later today. This phone isn’t expected to be a 5G model though, but it looks like two 5G Pixel phones may have broken cover yesterday.

Serial tipster Ishan Agarwal shared an image (via Samsung Bloat) purportedly showing the Pixel 5 5G on the left and the Pixel 4a 5G on the right. Check out the image in the embedded tweet below.

Agarwal suggests that the Pixel 4a 5G will be bigger than the standard model, basically making it a Pixel 4a XL in all but name. Here’s hoping Google adds a bigger battery to both phones, as 5G connectivity tends to sap battery life in a big way compared to 4G.

The picture also shows what seems to be a very similar camera housing for the two phones. Google added a secondary rear camera to the Pixel 4 series last year, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if both phones continue this trend. Then again, leaked images of the standard Pixel 4a show a camera housing that’s similar to the Pixel 4, but the budget phone is only expected to pack a single rear camera.

The Samsung Bloat account-holder also claims that the Pixel 4a 5G will retail for $500 at launch, while suggesting that it could be equipped with the Snapdragon 765G processor. This account doesn’t have a long track record at all, so it’s still worth taking these leaks with a pinch of salt.

Next: Apple’s singular vision for the future should be a wake-up call for Google 



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Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Everything we know so far (Updated: August 3)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 camera and logo with S Pen closeup

Update: August 3, 2020 (1:45 AM ET): We’ve updated our Samsung Galaxy Note 20 rumor hub with purported preorder bonuses that may be of particular interest to gamers.


Original article: April 17, 2020: Samsung’s Galaxy Note series has long been the preferred choice for Android power users. The Galaxy S line, on the other hand, has traditionally appealed more to the masses. Samsung changed that up a bit recently with the “power user lite” Galaxy Note 10 as well as the top-of-the-line Galaxy S20 Ultra, which is now a power user’s dream. So, where does that leave the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 line?

This is everything we know (or at least think we know) so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series.

Name and release date

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Samsung has not confirmed the Galaxy Note 20 moniker, but it’s a safe bet to assume this will be the name of the series’ next iteration. Samsung’s Note and Galaxy lines have mirrored each other pretty closely over the years. Most recently, the Galaxy line name jumped from 10 to 20, so it makes sense for us to expect a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 this year.

There’s also evidence of this name within the kernel source code of the Galaxy S20 line. The folks over at XDA Developers scoured the code and found evidence of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 name.

The Galaxy Note 20 series is on schedule for an August 2020 launch.

If we can expect the Galaxy Note 20 name, what about the device variants within the series? At first, we assumed Samsung would go the route it went last year and release two models: a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and a Note 20 Plus. However, the existence of the Galaxy S20 Ultra made us think there could be a third, absurdly over-powered Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Eventually, evidence arrived that strongly suggests there will be a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. We just don’t know if that means there will be three models (vanilla, Plus, and Ultra) or just two (vanilla and Ultra). The evidence does very strongly suggest that there will be an Ultra variant, though.

As far as a release date is concerned, Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will happen on August 5, 2020. The company didn’t directly confirm that we’ll see the Galaxy Note 20 launch then, but we are very confident that’s what will happen.

There is a rumor that the phones would then hit store shelves on August 21. Judging from past Note launches, that makes perfect sense to us, so we’d feel comfortable betting on that, too.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Design

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We got our first good look at both the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Plus (or Ultra, maybe) in May. The renders show that both the new Note phones will have big screens, chunky camera modules, and a design that remains largely unchanged compared to the Galaxy Note 10 series.

As per the Galaxy Note 20 render leak, the phone will get a 6.7-inch display. Meanwhile, the Note 20 Plus/Ultra is said to come with a larger 6.9-inch screen. Both phones could come with a quad-camera setup at the back. Obviously, camera specs could vary and you can scroll down to read more on that in the specs and features section. Meanwhile, take a look at the leaked renders below, courtesy of Pigtou.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Leaked Renders 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus Renders 2

Note that the curved displays of the Galaxy Note 10 series are dialed way back here. We expect flat displays to make a solid return this year as the industry moves away from the curved trend.

The position of the S Pen housing has also changed on both the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Plus/Ultra. Samsung usually slots the stylus on the right side but renders for both phones show that it’s now placed on the bottom left.

Colorways for both the Galaxy Note 20 phones also leaked recently. The standard Galaxy Note 20 might come in gray, copper, and green colorways. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 20 Plus/Ultra is tipped to arrive in black, copper, and gold colorways.

Arguably the biggest design-related leak to date occurred via Samsung itself, as Samsung’s Ukrainian website posted renders showing a bronze Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Check that out below.

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The images confirm a distinctive rear camera housing seen in previous unofficial renders, featuring a vertically stacked arrangement with prominent lenses. It also seems like the bottom camera might be a periscope shooter, enabling long-range zoom shots.

We have also seen a leaked hands-on video from YouTuber JimmyIsPromo. The video appears to show a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in a black colorway. Check it out below and see the phone from all angles:

Once again, this leaked hands-on depicts a phone that matches up very well with Samsung’s own renders, so we are relatively confident this is what the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (or Plus, maybe) will look like.

More recently, tipster Evan Blass posted a 360-degree leak of the vanilla Note 20. You can see its big and flat display, as well as its raised camera bump.

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The same tipster posted a similar 360-degree leak of the Note 20 Ultra:
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Blass recently posted some more renders of both the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra on his Twitter account.

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91Mobiles also posted a leak of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but in a new Mystic White color. See below.

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Specs and features

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The red S Pen

A listing with the FCC confirmed what we already knew: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 line will feature the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Wi-Fi 6 support, and 5G connectivity.

However, we now know that Qualcomm is releasing an upgraded version of the chipset, the Snapdragon 865 Plus. It is still possible that the Note 20 Ultra will have this chipset, as the FCC filing only confirmed the specs for the Galaxy Note 20 Plus. We’ll need to wait and see.

Unfortunately, we also expect Samsung to stick to its usual method of not putting the SD865 (or SD865 Plus) in every model. Handsets in specific markets will almost certainly tout Samsung Exynos processors. One report from tipster Max Weinbach claims that in other markets, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will continue using the current Exynos 990 chip, instead of the rumored Exynos 992 chip. Our own poll indicates most people would prefer to buy the phone with Snapdragon-based processors.

Read also: Snapdragon SoC guide: All of Qualcomm’s smartphone processors explained!

We also expect the phones to feature an IP68 water-resistance rating, at least 12GB of RAM, no less than 256GB of internal storage, and as much as 512GB of storage. You can also expect wireless charging, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a multi-sensor camera setup. Only the Note 10 Plus featured expandable storage, and Winfuture.de claims the microSD card will be back on the Note 20 Ultra.

A recent report from SamMobile suggests the Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s battery capacity will start at 4,300mAh. This would be larger than the standard Galaxy Note 10’s 3,500mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will reportedly have at least a 4,500mAh battery, but we had hoped to see a 5,000mAh rating, similar to what we saw on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Winfuture.de also reports that the standard Note 20 will have a 6.7-inch, 1080p display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Cameras will include a 12MP f/1.8 primary camera and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, but zoomed-in shots would be limited to crops from a 64MP f/2.0 camera like on most Galaxy S20 models.

Another leak from WinFuture.de tells us the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will sport a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 3,200 x 1,440 resolution, 508ppi, and variable refresh rates that can scale to 120Hz when required. The Note 20 will likely be the first phone to use the newly revealed Gorilla Glass Victus. It is supposed to protect a smartphone’s display from breaking even if it falls from two meters high. It’s also supposed to have twice the scratch resistance compared to Gorilla Glass 6. The same report claims that the Note 20 will add some kind of support for Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service.

Unfortunately, Samsung has now done away with the headphone jack on its premium flagship devices, so don’t expect to see a comeback with the Note 20 series.

The Galaxy Note 20 series will pack some mighty camera specs, if the leaks are to be believed.

As far as cameras go, tipster Ice Universe has shared apparent Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus/Ultra camera specs. According to the leak, the bigger of the Note 20 devices will pack a 12MP “2L3” ultra-wide camera (referring to Samsung’s Isocell Fast 2L3 sensor) and a 13MP “3M5” periscope camera (referring to the company’s S5K3M5 camera sensor). The latter would be a big drop in resolution over the S20 Ultra’s 48MP periscope camera. If true, this suggests the firm may have decided better low-light quality was more important than more megapixels.

The leaker also alleges that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus/Ultra will have the same Isocell Bright HM1 108MP main camera as the S20 Ultra.

Another report from YouTuber Jimmy is Promo states the cameras will support 50x zoom, rather than the 100x Space Zoom feature found on the Galaxy S20. Clips can also be recorded in a more cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio. The same leak shows that the phone will support Google’s Nearby Share feature, which will allow the Note 20 to send files wirelessly to all other compatible Android devices.

Obviously, all Note 20 devices will have an S Pen, as that’s a signature feature of the entire line. We have heard rumors that this year’s S Pen will be physically identical to last year’s but pack a new trick: doubling as a digital pointer.

While the aforementioned specs and features are what we’ve gathered from rumors so far, we also have our own set of expectations from the new Galaxy Note 20 series.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Pricing and availability

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Aura White back at angle

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will likely be some of the most expensive on the market. Here’s what the devices from last year’s crop cost:

  • $949Samsung Galaxy Note 10 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
  • $1,049: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G (Korea only)
  • $1,099: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
  • $1,199: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage
  • $1,299: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
  • $1,399: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage

So far, we have rumors that strongly suggest Samsung will launch the lowest-tier Note 20 at either the same or possibly an even lower price as compared to the vanilla Note 10 from last year. The reasoning behind this could be twofold: the poor sales of the incredibly expensive Galaxy S20 series combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If Samsung doesn’t keep the Note 20 series’ pricing reasonable, it might face some serious hurdles selling the phones.

However, Samsung is also reportedly already expecting demand for the Note 20 series to be low, likely due to the pandemic. With that in mind, Sammy could go for broke and make them more expensive under the assumption the die-hard Note fans will still buy them. Time will tell.

MySmartPrice on July 27 reportedly clarified the pricing structure of the Galaxy Note 20 series. There will be at least four variants, according to the report, with the Galaxy Note 20 available in 4G and 5G flavors. The range-topping Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may only be available in 5G.

Here are the publication’s pricing suggestions below:

  • €999: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 4G with 256GB of internal storage
  • €1,099: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G with 256GB of internal storage
  • €1,349: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with 256GB of internal storage
  • €1,439: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with 512GB of internal storage

In other words, it looks like the Note 20 series could be slightly more expensive than the Note 10 range if these prices are confirmed. The publication also believes the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will be priced at €189.

A new report from MySmartPrice on August 3 suggests the Galaxy Note 20 range will arrive with a three-month Xbox Game Pass subscription in select countries. Per the report, preorders for the devices in some countries will score a MOGA X5-X+ gamepad as well. This info, stemming from leaker Ishan Agarwal, does have some legs. Samsung has teased a joystick and buttons in multiple tweets, hinting at a physical controller.

As far as availability is concerned, you can expect a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 global launch. That means we will most likely see it land in the US, Europe, South Korea, and more. MySmartPrice‘s aforementioned report also suggests that deliveries in India will commence on August 28.


Those are all the details we have on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 so far! Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as we will update it with new information as we get our hands on it.

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[ARM64] Facetune Video: Selfie Editor Modded (All Versions) +1

Modded/Hacked App: Facetune Video: Selfie Editor by Lightricks Ltd. Bundle ID: com.lightricks.FacetuneVideo iTunes Store Link: https://ift.tt/2XniuPA Mod Requirements: - Jailbroken iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. - iFile / Filza / iFunBox / iTools or any other file managers for iOS. - Cydia Substrate or Substitute. - PreferenceLoader (from Cydia or Sileo). Hack Features: - PREMIUM iOS Hack Download Link: [Hidden Content] Installation Instructions: STEP 1: Download the .deb Cydia hack file from the link above. STEP 2: Copy the file over to your iDevice using any of the file managers mentioned above or skip this step if you're downloading from your iDevice. STEP 3: Using iFile or Filza, browse to where you saved the downloaded .deb file and tap on it. STEP 4: Once you tap on the file, you will then need to press on 'Installer' or 'Install' from the options on your screen. STEP 5: Let iFile / Filza finish the cheat installation. Make sure it successfully installs, otherwise see the note below. STEP 6: Now open your iDevice settings and scroll down until you see the settings for this cheat and tap on it. If the hack is a Mod Menu, the cheat features can be toggled in-game. STEP 7: Turn on the features you want and play the game. You may need to follow further instructions inside the hack's popup in-game. NOTE: If you have any questions or problems, read our Troubleshooting topic & Frequently Asked Questions topic. If you still haven't found a solution, post your issue down below and we'll do our best to help! If the hack does work for you, post your feedback below and help out other fellow members that are encountering issues. Credits: - Laxus Cheat Video/Screenshots: N/A

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MediaTek announces 800GbE MT3729 for Data Centers and 5G Infrastructures

MediaTek announced today the commercial availability of the MT3279 800GbE MACsec retimer PHYs designed for high-speed and ultra-low power data transmissions.
MediaTek announces 800GbE MT3729 for Data Centers and 5G Infrastructures
Mediatek MT3729 for high-speed data transmissions

New MT3729 product family from MediaTek

The MT3729 is designed to be used in data centers and 5G infrastructure applications. It uses MediaTek's industry-leading 56G PAM4 SerDes technology available as a standalone application-specific standard part (ASSP).

It will also equip Tier-1 network equipment and service providers to enable secure, reliable, and high-speed data transfer for modem networking infrastructure.

Expectations indicate that data center demand for 400GbE and above networking is set to see strong growth by the end of 2020. Projections also expect it to make up more than 25 percent of industry shipments by 2024.

The MT3729 is ideal for line cards or switch fabrics to build multi-terabit network servers, switches, and routers with secure high-speed data links and highly accurate Class-C PTP timestamping features.

Here are the MT3729 product family's four operation modes:

  • Retimer Mode - Built-in signal enforcement technology extends the SerDes connection distance and transmission to the edge for more precise timestamping.
  • Forward/Reverse Gearbox Mode - Support for bitrate translation between 56G and 28G links enables next-gen switches to seamlessly connect with existing infrastructure.
  • MUX/DeMUX Mode - Hitless MUX and broadcast switching meets networking redundancy requirements.
  • MACsec Mode - IEEE 802.1AE MACsec support enables secure communications with AES-128 and AES-256 encryption from 1GbE to 400GbE per port.

The MT3729 product family is also designed to support up to 16 bi-directional links at 56G PAM4, up to 28G NRZ SerDes, and 1G SGMII. For tighter timing sync for 5G networks, it also supports IEEE 1588v2 and SyncE up to Class-C.

The MT3729 product family is now available with the first batch of customer products already in development.

What do you guys think?


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Huawei is set to introduce new live E-commerce Solution at Huawei Developer Day

Huawei will be holding the next installment of its Huawei Developer Day (HDD), an event which dives into how online retailers and developers can scale up their businesses through Huawei Mobile Services (HMS).
Huawei is set to introduce new live E-Commerce Solution at Huawei Developer Day
E-commerce Solution at Huawei Developer Day soon

The event which will be globally broadcasted for FREE on 6th August will be named The Huawei Developer Webinar | Connect LIVEs with E-commerce.

The Huawei Developer Webinar aims to help businesses leverage live streaming better

What developers can look forward to are learnings on how they can utilize Huawei tools to increase traffic on their online platforms and drive down costs when hosting live E-commerce events.

Huawei has also partnered with LiveMe and Kumu to bring more insight into the world of live streaming and how it should be done to effectively draw in more interest towards the products they sell, which in turn becomes profit. 

Huawei’s goal is to provide an opportunity for developers and retailers across industries to enhance their live commerce capabilities through tried and tested HMS-based solutions.

It is part of the company's commitment to creating a smart ecosystem for developers which will give them better experiences and room to develop their products further. 

The hour-long webinar will also be interactive, allowing participants to freely comment on insights or whatever questions they might have. 

Read more about HMS here.


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