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Oppo Watch 4 Pro takes real-time blood sugar vitals wrapped in premium steel body

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The Oppo Watch 4 Pro has up to 5 days of battery life, too! http://dlvr.it/SvQMFR

TCL Brings NXTPAPER Display Tech to Phones

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TCL has announced a new line of phones that employ NXTPAPER, the company's unique display technology that attempts to offer a "full color paper-like visual experience". Most obviously, the displays have an anti-reflective matte finish. A total of ten extra layers provide various benefits, including reducing disruptive blue light. NXTPAPER has been available in tablets and laptops, but these are the first phones to use the technology. TCL showed off a prototype NXTPAPER phone at this year's CES trade show. (We published a hands-on report.) The two NXTPAPER phones just announced are the 4G TCL 40 NXTPAPER and the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G. The 5G model has a 6.6-inch HD+ display, 50 megapixel main camera, MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 6 GB RAM, 256 GB of storage, 5,000 mAh battery, and NFC. The 4G model, while cheaper, has upgraded specs in some areas, including 8 GB RAM, 6.78-inch FHD+ display, faster fast charging, and a better (32MP) front camera. An optional stylus and s...

You can still save big time on one of the best smartwatches for runners, the Garmin Forerunner 945

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The smartwatch is full of features made to help you become better at your running and totally deserves every single penny http://dlvr.it/SvK2KK

Titanium could make the iPhone 15 Pro ~7-8% lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro

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According to estimates, titanium may not make a huge difference to the iPhone 15 Pro's weight. http://dlvr.it/SvGRGL

Bank drops its estimate of 2023 iPhone 15 series production by a whopping 13.1%

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Another analyst is cutting production estimates for the 2023 iPhone 15 line as Mizuho drops its forecast by 11 million units to 73 million. http://dlvr.it/SvDXn3

Vote now: Have you ever been scammed over the phone?

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Phone scams are occurring more frequently than we realize. Let's explore how many of us have become victims of such scams. http://dlvr.it/SvBkh0

Threads for Web begins to roll out for users

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Following a teaser on Monday, Meta has now officially released a web version of Threads http://dlvr.it/Sv8GFS

OnePlus might shift entirely to Snapdragon processors starting with the OnePlus 12

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New rumors say that OnePlus will be going full Qualcomm for its phone's (and maybe tablets) in the near future, starting in 2024. http://dlvr.it/Sv5cRn

Google Improves Android App Startup Times by up to 30%

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Google recently released a new version of Android Runtime (ART), a core software layer that all Android apps run on. The update "delivered real-world app start-up improvements of up to 30% on some devices." Starting with Android 12, Google was able to make ART a module separate from the rest of the Android OS. That means the new ART 13 update with faster startup times is available to all Android phones with Android 12 or later. Future ART updates — with performance and security updates, as well as new programming features for developers — will also be available to all Android 12+ phones. Google expects that ART 14 will further "improve performance while reducing code size". http://dlvr.it/Sv2zLc

Score an awesome deal on a more awesome tablet; get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE at a discount from Amazon

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The tablet has good performance, nice battery life, and even comes with its own stylus. But the best thing is that it can now be yours for less. http://dlvr.it/Sv0GR3

iPhone SE 4: Samsung and Google will hate the $500 flagship-killer that Android users will love

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Apple’s iPhone SE 4 flagship-killer seems too good to be true. Will millions of Android users who couldn't afford an iPhone finally jump ship? http://dlvr.it/StxTqn

Samsung announces the world’s first portable projector with cloud gaming built-in

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Samsung has just announced pre-orders are open for its Freestyle Gen 2 projector, the world’s first portable projector with cloud gaming built-in. http://dlvr.it/StvSwt

Carriers expected to fight tooth and nail to "steal" high-value iPhone 15 customers

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With this proving to be a slow year for carriers, there's going to be fierce competition to attract iPhone 15 customers. http://dlvr.it/StsTS3

Amazon UK turns the Marshall Emberton Bluetooth speaker into a sinful temptation with a huge 41% discount

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The speaker has a nice enough sound and is a real bargain at this price http://dlvr.it/StpqZG

A huge reversal occcured last quarter with U.S. iPhone buyers that Apple can't be happy about

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A fresh report from CIRP shows that only a third of iPhone buyers in the U.S. shelled out to upgrade their storage during the June quarter. http://dlvr.it/Stm5N1

Save $100 on a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Z Flip 5 with 256GB of storage (or get $150-200 Amazon credit)

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The latest foldable phones from Samsung are already enjoying some sweet deals on Amazon. Check 'em out! http://dlvr.it/StjTT5

The 11-inch M2 iPad Pro is going for $100 less at Amazon thanks to this sweet deal!

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The 512GB storage version of the latest 11-inch iPad Pro can be yours for a 100 bucks less if you hurry! http://dlvr.it/StjTBz

The years-long patent battle between Apple and Caltech might end with a truce

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Caltech initially hit a jackpot of over $1.1 billion from Apple and Broadcom, only to see that overturned later. And now, things seem to be veering toward a settlement, which details are yet to emerge. http://dlvr.it/Stg0cl

Galaxy S24 shocking Exynos return: Samsung’s old mistakes - happy "Apple" ending or total disaster?

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Galaxy S24 and the return of Exynos mean millions of Galaxy users could be disappointed unless Samsung steals a page off Apple's iPhone book. http://dlvr.it/StcVFs

Redesigned Apple Watch X reportedly in the works for a 2024 or 2025 release

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According to Mark Gurman, Apple will release the redesigned Apple Watch X in either 2024 or 2025. http://dlvr.it/StcTws

Switching from the tiny iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 15 Pro Max: The best or worst mistake one can make?

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Here's why iPhone 15 Pro Max might be the best upgrade for those with smaller iPhones. You'll be suprised! http://dlvr.it/StZcv2

Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Galaxy S23+, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the 11-inch iPad Pro (2021), and more

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Check out the best deals this week http://dlvr.it/StXpPr

Beta 5, the last beta before Android 14's public release, is rolling out for Pixels now

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Beta 5, the last beta before Android 14's public release, is rolling out for Pixels now http://dlvr.it/StVQsL

Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola Gains New Microsoft Features

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Motorola and Microsoft are bringing new business-oriented software features to the business-focused Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola. The new features are: fully integrated support for Windows 365 cloud capabilities, and Push To Talk (PTT) integration with the Walkie Talkie feature on Microsoft Teams. The Windows 365 cloud feature lets users stream a full instance of a Windows PC from the cloud, much like a streaming game service. Users can connect an external display (via USB-C), keyboard, and mouse (via Bluetooth) to the phone for a full desktop experience. The new Teams-based PTT function can be assigned to the Red Key on the side for quick access. http://dlvr.it/StRrMx

Dish Makes up with its Ex, EchoStar

Dish has reached an agreement to re-merge with EchoStar, a company it spun off in 2008. EchoStar offers satellite internet service under the HughesNet brand. The intent of the merger is for the new company to be better-positioned financially to continue building out Dish's new 5G network, according to Charlie Ergen, the co-founder and chairman of both companies. http://dlvr.it/StPGB2

Qualcomm Invests in Non-Arm Chip Designs

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Qualcomm is one of several major electronics companies teaming up on a new joint venture to advance the RISC-V architecture. RISC-V is an open-source alternative to the Arm architecture, which is the basis for the chips that power most mobile devices today. Arm is a British company that develops reference designs for the cores at the heart the chips that power most phones. Both Qualcomm and Apple currently license Arm designs for their own chips. Earlier this year, Google announced long-term plans to make Android compatible with RISC-V architectures. Qualcomm says "initial application focus will be automotive, but with an eventual expansion to include mobile and IoT." The new company will be based in Germany. Other partners in the joint venture include Bosch, Infineon, Nordic Semiconductors, and NXP. http://dlvr.it/StLc9G

Instagram’s new feature puts an end to DM requests spamming

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Instagram is finally adding one of the most requested features since it introduced the ability to send direct messages. http://dlvr.it/StJ5k8

Nokia to produce broadband network electronics products in the United States

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Nokia is one of the first big companies to announce the manufacturing of important products in the United States. http://dlvr.it/StGFp5

Get 20% off from an awesome Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Flip 5 case with SUPCASE and PhoneArena

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Save 20% on an awesome Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Flip 5 case from SUPCASE by entering a special promo code http://dlvr.it/StDT02

Samsung's 'flagship' US repair locations will make it easier and faster to fix your Galaxy phone

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"Soft launched" this summer in five major US cities, Samsung's new flagship repair program will reach a grand total of 50 locations across the nation by the end of the year. http://dlvr.it/StB3FG

DJI Osmo Action 4 unveiled: larger sensor than before makes this a true GoPro Hero killer

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The new DJI Osmo Action 4 has a larger, 1/1.3-inch sensor and 4K120 video among a bunch of other new features, but it also costs more than before... http://dlvr.it/St7R8R

The foldable OnePlus Open launch may have been 'pushed back a bit', but don't panic

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Recently confirmed to carry the OnePlus Open name, the company's first-ever own-brand foldable phone could be released a little later than previously rumored and teased... for a good reason. http://dlvr.it/St4mBR

Samsung's Galaxy S24+ and S24 Ultra battery sizes are (probably) here already

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It's almost etched in stone now that Samsung's still-distant Galaxy S24 Plus and S24 Ultra will pack 4,900 and 5,000mAh battery capacity respectively, likely delivering excellent running times between charges. http://dlvr.it/St25Bp