作者彙整: Babu Mohan

If the information is accurate, the next Nokia flagship could be among the first phones to sport an under-display selfie camera.

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A new rumor claims the next Nokia flagship phone will come equipped with an under-display selfie camera.
The smartphone is expected to be called the Nokia 9.2 PureView and could be launched in the first half of 2020.
It is rumored to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.

Earlier this week, a report had suggested that the next Nokia flagship phone could be called the Nokia 9.2 PureView and launch in June this year. Now, a new rumor suggests the key highlight of the upcoming flagship phone will be an under-display selfie camera.

🔥Great news HMD is currently testing under-the-display front camera in Nokia 9.2 PureView.#nokia #nokiamobile #hmd #nokia9#innovation pic.twitter.com/NxsFTdDpHD— Nokia anew (@nokia_anew) January 29, 2020

A tweet by Nokia Anew claims HMD Global is currently testing an under-display f… 閱讀全文 →

Samsung’s mobile business registered an impressive 67% increase in operating profit in Q4 2019.

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Samsung reported revenues of KRW 59.9 trillion ($50.7 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 1% over the same period a year earlier.
Operating profit, however, dipped 34% to KRW 7.1 trillion ($6 billion).
The company is hoping that stronger demand for 5G phones and OLED screens will allow it to boost profitability in 2020.

Amid continued uncertainties in the global business environment, Samsung Electronics has announced that its operating profit dropped 34% YoY to KRW 7.1 trillion ($6 billion) in Q4 2019. Quarterly revenue, however, increased by 1% to KRW 59.9 trillion ($50.7 billion). Samsung says the dip in operating profit was due to the continuous fall in memory chip prices globally, as well as weakness in demand for display panels.

Samsung’s mobile division posted KRW 24.95 ($21.1 billion) in revenue and an operating profit of KRW 2.52 tri… 閱讀全文 →

Record sales of home appliances last year helped LG achieve its highest annual revenue in history.

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LG’s smartphone business recorded revenues of KRW 1.32 trillion ($1.12 billion) in Q4 2019, mainly due to lower sales of the company’s mass-tier products.
The smartphone division posted a full-year operating loss of KRW 1.01 trillion ($858.34 million).
LG Electronics registered revenues of KRW 16.06 trillion ($13.65 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2019, 1.8% higher than the same period in 2018.

LG today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019. Thanks to robust demand for premium home appliances such as LG Signature, the company posted record-breaking revenues of KRW 62.3 trillion ($53 billion) in 2019. Its full-year operating profit, however, came in at KRW 2.44 trillion ($2.07 billion), 10% lower than 2018.

The company’s fourth quarter revenue of KRW 16.06 trillion ($13.56 billion) was 1.8 percent higher than the same period in 201… 閱讀全文 →

Since the feature is currently in testing, not all issues can be detected.

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Google has started testing a new Nest thermostat feature that can alert users about heating and cooling system (HVAC) issues.
Nest will look for unusual HVAC patterns to detect if something is wrong.
HVAC alerts will be sent to Nest thermostat users subscribed to the Nest Home Report email list.

Google is set to make its Nest thermostats smarter with a new feature that will alert users to heating and cooling system (HVAC) issues. The feature, which is now in testing, will also connect users with a professional to take a look at their HVAC system for problems.

Nest Thermostats will learn to detect unusual HVAC patterns to identify issues, based on your thermostat’s historical data and current weather. For example, you may receive an email alert when your HVAC system takes longer than usual to heat your home. The email alerts, which will be sent to the Nest Home Report email list su… 閱讀全文 →

The data sent by the Ring app helps analytics and tracking companies form a unique picture of your device.

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An investigation by EFF has revealed that the Ring doorbell app for Android is laden with third-party trackers.
The trackers reportedly send out sensitive information such as the customers’ names, sensor data, private IP addresses, and more.
Ring app has been found to deliver users’ personal information to four analytics and marketing companies – Facebook, MixPanel, AppsFlyer, and Branch.

An investigation carried out by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has revealed that the Ring app for Android is “packed” with third-party trackers, sending out a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII) to analytics and marketing companies.

The EFF investigation found that Ring for Android v3.21.1 sends users’ personal information to four analytics and marketing companies: Facebook, Branch, AppsFlyer, and MixPanel. Facebook receives alerts w… 閱讀全文 →

The Galaxy A51 as well as the A71 are soon expected to be launched a few more markets, including India.

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Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A51 is now available for purchase in several markets across Europe.
The phone starts at €340 in many European markets, going up to €410 for the 6GB/128GB version.
Galaxy A51 was formally introduced last month, alongside the Galaxy A71.

Samsung’s impressive Galaxy A51, which was announced just a few weeks back, has now been released in Europe. In the UK, however, the mid-range smartphone will be available to purchase starting February 7.

As reported by the folks over at GSMArena, the Galaxy A51 starts from €340 in several European markets, including France. The 6GB RAM version of the phone, which includes 128GB storage, is priced at €410. As for color options, consumers in Europe can get the Galaxy A51 in Black, Blue, or White. In the UK, Galaxy A51 is expected to retail for £329. The bigger and more impressive Galaxy… 閱讀全文 →

The global rolllout is expected to begin before the end of the current quarter.

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The stable Android 10 update for LG’s V50 ThinQ is now rolling out in South Korea.
It includes the December 2019 Android security patch, along with all the Android 10 goodies like full gesture navigation.
An Android 10 beta program for V50 ThinQ owners in South Korea was launched last month.

LG had rolled out the stable Android 10 update for its flagship G8 ThinQ last month. It has now started pushing Android 10 to the V50 ThinQ in South Korea. While the update was rolled out to users who were enrolled in the beta program last week, it is now available for V50 ThinQ units running Android Pie as well.

Wow, I wasn’t expecting Android 10 for the V50 for another 3 months. pic.twitter.com/BvfyZSF8ne— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) January 16, 2020

The update brings several new features, including a new pop-up window mode, full gesture navigation, and many more. As per the updat… 閱讀全文 →

Additional such user control features will be introduced later this year.

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Facebook has introduced a new Facebook Login feature aimed at giving users greater control over their information.
The new “Login Notifications” feature will alert users whenever they use Facebook Login to log into a third-party app.
Facebook will also notify users when they re-use Facebook Login to log into a third-party app after the app’s access to information expires.

Facebook today announced a new Facebook Login feature, which the company says is “aimed at delivering users even more control over their information.” The feature is called “Login Notifications” and will send a notification to users when they log into a third-party app with Facebook Login.

Facebook says Login Notifications will be triggered whenever a user logs into a third-party app using Facebook Login and grants access to their information. Users will also be notified when they re-use Facebook Login to log int… 閱讀全文 →

It will still have a bigger battery than the Motorola RAZR.

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A new leak has revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will come with a 3300mAh battery.
The latest leak also corroborates a previous rumor that claimed the foldable phone will have an ultra-thin glass display.
Rumored to be called Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung’s next foldable phone is expected to be launched on February 11.

Samsung’s upcoming clamshell foldable phone was certified by China’s 3C regulatory body earlier this week, revealing support for only 15W fast charging. XDA Developers’ Max Weinbach, who shared a hands-on video of the Galaxy S20 yesterday, has now shed more light on Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 2.

Samsung was very smart with the Galaxy Z Flip (just got word this is the name.)They are using ultra thin glass and plastic. Samsung will be layering a plastic over the ultra thin glass for extra protection. If it gets scratched, it’s only the plastic and not the display.— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) J… 閱讀全文 →

The first sale will be held on January 15 at 12 noon.

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Realme launched its latest budget Android smartphone in India today.
The new Realme 5i, which debuted in Vietnam earlier this week, comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery and quad rear cameras.
Realme 5i will go on sale in the country starting January 15 for ₹8,999 ($126).

Following its formal unveiling in Vietnam earlier this week, Realme today launched the Realme 5i in India. Featuring a “sunrise design” and impressive hardware, the Realme 5i is another solid addition to the company’s impressive smartphone portfolio.

The Realme 5i comes with a 6.5-inch “Mini-Drop” display with HD+ resolution and an 89% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage.

On the back of the phone is a quad-camera array featuring a 12MP primary sensor, 8MP wide-angle lens with a 119° field-of-view, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait s… 閱讀全文 →