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Christchurch shootings: Social sites struggle to contain attack video

Millions of copies of videos showing the Christchurch attacks have been removed from social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HpZPw9 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

MySpace admits losing 12 years' worth of music uploads

The social network has apologised for losing the data during a server migration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UGSMlJ via Online Shopping in Pakistan

UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off

OneWeb secures new funding enabling it to speed up plans for a global high-speed broadband network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y3HLNr via Online Shopping in Pakistan

WorldPay payments firm in $43bn sale to US rival

Payment processor WorldPay, once part of RBS bank, is sold to Fidelity National Information Services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OceHP7 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Hong Kong subway trains collide amid new signal system trials

Two trains collide during a new signal system trial, threatening travel disruption for millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TKuvP2 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

OWNAFC: Football fans call for refunds over club app

Fans say they feel misled by OWNAFC amid claims they could "take charge of a real life football club". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HF7hCT via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Why are Venezuelans seeking refuge in crypto-currencies?

As Venezuela staggers under political and economic crises, its citizens are embracing digital money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeqRqP via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Meizu 16s is certified, inches closer to launch

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Meizu introduced its flagship simply called 16, and later the company CEO announced the successor will be named 16s, instead of the more logical 17. According to Chinese sources, the phone is closer to launch since it was certified by 3C with a model number M971Q. The listing does not reveal much, but it shows the UP0830S charger will come with the phone. The block is the original fast charger of Meizu, meaning the flagship will have mCharge capabilities. Hopefully, it will bring Super mCharge that was demoed at MWC 2017 and we haven't heard a word about it ever... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TgQOHh via IFTTT

Honor 10i revealed in Russia: it's an Honor 10 Lite with more and higher-res cameras

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The Honor 10i with triple rear cameras leaked last week, and now it's been unveiled for the Russian market. Despite having a lot in common with the Honor 10 Lite, this isn't in fact simply a rebranded version of that phone. The first and biggest difference between the two has to do with cameras. The Honor 10i has an extra sensor on the back, but it also boasts a 32 MP selfie shooter. The rear setup consists of one 24 MP f/1.8 sensor, an 8 MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle snapper, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The device is powered by the Kirin 710 chipset like the Honor 10 Lite, but it's paired... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2UEm1Wh via IFTTT

vivo X27 specs outed again along with more official renders

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vivo's X27 is finally getting official in a few hours, after spending weeks in the rumorsphere. We've already seen leaked renders, specs, certifications, and even teasers from the company itself, so at this point it's pretty clear what we should expect. That said, how about a new round of leaked (and thus "confirmed", as much as that word can be used for non-official information) specs? Well, let's have at it. The vivo X27 is said to land with a 48 MP main rear camera (but there will be two more alongside it), a pop-up selfie camera, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 4,000 mAh battery.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Jk1ipu via IFTTT

Honor 10 Lite now has a version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage

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Today Honor unveiled a new version of the Honor 10 Lite in India. This will be the entry level model from here on out, as it boasts just 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of storage. Previously, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal space was the bare minimum you could get in the subcontinent, for INR 13,999 ($204 or €180 at the current exchange rates). The Honor 10 Lite with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage is priced at just INR 11,999, which currently translates into $175 or €154. So if you're in India and interested in this phone but haven't bought one so far because it was too expensive, maybe the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Fmeard via IFTTT

Huawei P30 Pro to start at €930, the base P30 at €750, according to price estimates

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Price estimates for the upcoming Huawei P30 flagships show they'll try to keep below the €1,000 line. Plus, in some countries they'll come with a generous launch gift bag to further sooth the pain in your pocket. The Huawei P30 Pro will start at €930 for the base model with 128GB storage, according to estimates by @rquandt. The price will go up to €1,030 if you opt for the 256GB version. For comparison, the Galaxy S10+ launched at €1,000 for the base 128GB model, though it does have a microSD card slot for cheaper expansion. The Huawei P30 targets S10e pricing with a launch price of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HqBOVC via IFTTT

ZTE Axon V and Axon S have new ideas on avoiding notches

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The race to a bezel-less phone has been going on for years and we've seen all sorts of workarounds. From notches and in-display cut-outs to pop-up and vertically sliding cameras. New renders reveal that ZTE is gearing up to offer a new solution with its Axon V and Axon S. The Axon V puts the front-facing cameras permanently on the right side mounted on a protruding piece of bodywork in the top-right corner. This removes the need for a motor or sliding mechanism and would save valuable space inside the device. Speculations lead to a 6.8 inch 21:9 display with dual cameras on the front... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JmHUIm via IFTTT

Oppo A5s unveiled: an A5 with a new chipset and a smaller notch

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The Oppo A5 and has a new sibling - meet the Oppo A5s (note: these are known as AX5 and AX5s in certain regions). The changes can be summarized in two words: "Helio P35". The A(X)5 models use a Snapdragon 450 instead. While both chipsets have Cortex-A53 CPUs, the Helio runs at a higher clockspeed. The GPUs are different too, obviously, in this case we're looking at a PowerVR GE8320, same as the Helio P22. The rest is as before. This starts with the 6.2" IPS screen with 720 x 1,520px resolution. The notch is smaller - a teardrop design - but the selfie camera still takes 8MP photos. Same... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2UIoWgw via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core visits the FCC: it will have a 4.96" screen

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The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core experienced a pretty detailed leak a few days ago, but now even more info has surfaced before the official unveiling on March 22. This one is reliable since it comes from the FCC. Galaxy A2 Core dimensions • About screen The Galaxy A2 Core will be an Android Go edition phone, and a compact one at that. The screen measures 4.96" and is housed in a 141 x 71mm body. It will launch with Android Go 8.1 judging by the About screen visible in one of the documents. That will run on an Exynos 7870 chipset with 1GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy A2 Core image from... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HtEnXa via IFTTT

nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone's key features confirmed

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Gaming phones are gaining traction and most Andoird manufacturers are trying to bring something that caters to the niche. nubia is no stranger to the gaming phone market with its Red Magic line and the next iteration is soon to arrive. In a Weibo post, the company's general manager Ni Fei, revealed six key features of the upcoming nubia Red Magic 3. First off, the phone will feature a combined liquid and air cooled system to handle the thermal stress. This would be a first for any phone, but it remains to be seen how much benefit it will bring. The phone will ship with the Snapdragon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Hu9phD via IFTTT

Color OS 6 brings plenty of new features, packed in a pretty design

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Today Oppo formally introduced the latest version of its smartphone platform - Color OS 6. It is already shipping with the Realme 3, Oppo F11, and Oppo F11 Pro, but finally the company gathered up partners and media representatives to celebrate the user interface. It is based on a lighter color scheme, brings some performance enhancement features and an app drawer. The new design brings simplistic white background with subtle gradients for "a clean and practical visual experience", according to the official website. There are less lines, refreshed icons, new gestures and improved... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Y7LadV via IFTTT

Apple launches new 10.5-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad mini

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Apple has quietly announced two new iPad models, the third generation 10.5-inch iPad Air and the fifth generation 7.9-inch iPad mini. iPad Air The new iPad Air has a brand new 10.5-inch Retina display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It has a resolution of 2224x1668px with a density of 264PPI. The display is laminated to the glass, similar to that of the iPad Air 2 and Pro models but unlike the regular 6th generation iPad. It also features True Tone technology and DCI-P3 wide color support. Meanwhile, the smaller iPad mini has a 7.9-inch 4:3 display with a resolution of 2048x1536px and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OaI2cQ via IFTTT

Black Shark 2 unveiled with low latency, pressure sensitive Super AMOLED screen

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The Black Shark 2 has arrived with notable improvements to its screen and performance. There's what the company calls Ludicrous Mode on board. The new screen is a 6.39" AMOLED screen from Samsung. Thanks to optimizations, the input latency has been reduced to 43.5ms - that's actually quite good for a touch screen. And it's pressure sensitive, Magic Press lets you map buttons to the left and right side of the screen that can be triggered by pressing harder on the screen. The force required can be tuned to comfortable levels too. There's also an emphasis on quality. The 1080p+ screen... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2W7hQTe via IFTTT

Redmi AirDots wireless buds are the same as the Xiaomi AirDots but at half the price

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Xiaomi introduced its first truly wireless earbuds a few months ago and now the company is following them up with a new model that costs half as much - just CNY 99 ($15/€13). That's an affordable price for any Bluetooth headset, never mind a truly wireless one. Technically, these are the Redmi AirDots while the first model was under the Xiaomi brand. Still, it seems that you're getting the same features (other than the color - black). The buds connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and feature 7.2mm drivers. There's a built-in DSP wtihi "environment noise reduction". It's not clear if this is true... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FaS7lW via IFTTT