The last seven days marked the long-awaited arrival of the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL right along plenty of other Google hardware like the Pixel Slate and a new wireless charger called Pixel Stand. Just two days later Samsung uncovered the Galaxy A9 (2018) - a smartphone with four cameras, making it the first in the world with so many shooters on the back.
There's a telephoto lens, a wide-angle camera, a regular snapper, and a depth-sensing cam. We are currently preparing our review, which should let us know if a phone really needs so many cameras, so stick around to know more about it.
Week 41 also saw the arrival of the Razer Phone 2 with glass back and RGB logo, the Oppo K1 which is aiming to be a cheaper alternative to the Oppo R17, and plenty of Huawei Mate 20 leaked videos that would appear officially next week when the phone will be announced.
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<h2>Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL official: bigger screens, wireless charging, Pixel buds</h2>
<p>Most new features tend to be software ones, running on the faster S845 chip. The retail box includes USB-C Pixel earbuds.</p>
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<h2>Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the world's first quad camera smartphone</h2>
<p>The four cams are standard, ultra-wide, tele and depth sensor. Basically, the A7 with an extra cam, along with a larger screen and battery.</p>
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<h2>Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL screen specs and colors leak</h2>
<p>The information leaked through two pamphlets that were pictured in the wild.</p>
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<h2>OnePlus 6T sales to start on October 30</h2>
<p>A pre-order offer for the phone appeared on Amazon India more than a week ahead of the unveiling.</p>
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<h2>Samsung Galaxy A9 quad-camera detailed: tele, standard, wide, depth</h2>
<p>It looks like three of the cameras are from the Galaxy A7 (2018), the tele camera is new.</p>
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<h2>Deal: Pocophone F1 for 70% off (and a catch), F2 coming in half a year</h2>
<p>Flipkart has a buyback program that will return 70% of the price of the F1 "when you upgrade to a new Poco phone". You pay full price up front, though.</p>
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<h2>Headphone jack check: Huawei Mate 20 will have it, Mate 20 Pro will not</h2>
<p>Leaked images of cases for both model offer a clear look before the flagship duo's official announcement.</p>
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<h2>OnePlus 6T in-display fingerprint reader will be optical, OnePlus confirms</h2>
<p>This could be bad or good news.</p>
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<h2>Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL pricing and availability roundup</h2>
<p>Pixel 3 and 3 XL pricing and availability of all 13 markets.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080252409.jpg" alt="Samsung said to remove the 3.5mm jack from the Note10 and Galaxy S11"><br>
<h2>Samsung said to remove the 3.5mm jack from the Note10 and Galaxy S11</h2>
<p>It's never too early for a spicy rumor but this time it might be.</p>
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<h2>Huawei teases Mate 20X gaming phone with better cooling and large battery</h2>
<p>The Mate 20 Porsche Design might be replaced by the Mate 20X.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080254203.jpg" alt="Oppo K1 goes official with in-display fingerprint scanner"><br>
<h2>Oppo K1 goes official with in-display fingerprint scanner</h2>
<p>The phone is up for pre-order now, will start shipping on October 19.</p>
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<h2>Huge Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak outs all details, including UK pricing</h2>
<p>The phone will get official next week alongside the Mate 20.</p>
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<h2>Google shuts down Google+ following massive security flaw</h2>
<p>The company knew about the breach but decided not to tell users to avoid regulatory actions.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080256174.jpg" alt="Xiaomi Black Shark global website hints at international launch"><br>
<h2>Xiaomi Black Shark global website hints at international launch</h2>
<p>It might come a little bit too late as strong competition arises.</p>
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<h2>Razer Phone 2 unveiled with S845 chip, improvements to the screen and camera</h2>
<p>The 120Hz screen is now 50% brighter. Other additions include IP67, wireless charging and a Chroma RGB lighting for the logo.</p>
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<h2>Huawei Mate 20 series get more video teasers, AnTuTu score pops up</h2>
<p>The AnTuTu benchmark score is measurably better than the current Snapdragon 845-powered flagships.</p>
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<h2>Tim Cook visits China, tries to help with disappointing iPhone XS sales in the country</h2>
<p>The iPhone prices in China are probably the culprit.</p>
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<h2>Nokia 7.1 Plus stops by Geekbench ahead of its announcement tomorrow</h2>
<p>As rumored many times before, it's powered by the Snapdragon 710.</p>
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<h2>The Pixel Slate Chrome OS tablet can multitask with a keyboard or with a stylus</h2>
<p>Both sold separately. Chrome OS has been redesigned to be touch-friendly while providing a desktop-like experience.</p>
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<h2>Samsung details Android Pie features ahead of January 2019 rollout</h2>
<p>The update will bring new camera features and some UI fixes first for current Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagships.</p>
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<h2>Poco says the Pocophone F1 light bleed is software-related</h2>
<p>And will be fixed in the upcoming MIUI 10 update.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080303652.jpg" alt="Google hints it may have a surprise at tonight"s event"><br>
<h2>Google hints it may have a surprise at tonight's event</h2>
<p>The search giant has been poking fun at various rumors, including the one that we know everything about the Pixels.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080304949.jpg" alt="Leaked Pixel 3 XL press image shows stock wallpaper"><br>
<h2>Leaked Pixel 3 XL press image shows stock wallpaper</h2>
<p>It's just a big 3.</p>
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<h2>Duracell launches powerbanks in India</h2>
<p>Available in 10,050mAh, 6,700mAh and 3,350mAh capacities.</p>
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<h2>Razer Phone 2 appears on Amazon, adds RGB lighting, wireless charging and IP67</h2>
<p>The chipset has been upgraded as well, including an improved cooling solution. The screen is still one of a kind with is 120Hz refresh rate.</p>
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<img src="/uploadfile/2024/1230/20241230080307497.jpg" alt="Huawei Mate 20 and 20 Pro Polish prices revealed"><br>
<h2>Huawei Mate 20 and 20 Pro Polish prices revealed</h2>
<p>The pricing of today's flagships is getting out of hand.</p>
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