Samsung Suddenly Teases Radical New Galaxy Smartphone

Samsung is rightly getting a lot of attention for its 10th-anniversary Galaxy S10. That’s not surprising when leaks have revealed its truly bezel-less design, ’ultrasonic’ in-display fingerprint reader, triple rear cameras, gradient colors and 5G. It sounds like a dream, one controversial flaw aside. But now Samsung has suddenly teased a phone which promises to be an even bigger game-changer…
Having subtly hinted (not once, but twice) that it plans to announce the screen bending Galaxy F early next month, Samsung has now chosen to ‘accidentally’ confirm another key part of the puzzle on Apple’s iPad launch day.
Samsung has today filed a very public trademark (via LetsGoDigital) for a ‘Samsung Infinity-V’ smartphone display. And it doesn’t take much effort to decode the message.
Firstly, ‘Infinity’ is the brand name Samsung chooses for the almost bezel-less flagship phone displays it uses on the Galaxy S8, S9, Note 8 and Note 9. And since this is for a future device, you can expect the bezels will be smaller than ever.
Secondly, Samsung announced its Galaxy F November event (dubbed “The crossroads between the present and the future”) with an animated videowhich focuses on a V that represents using the phone with it folding at both the beginning and end.
Yes, Samsung wants us to know the display in the world’s first screen-folding smartphone will be called the Infinity-V.
The move also decisively hits back at earlier reports that the Galaxy F was close to vapourware and followed quotes from Samsung Mobile Division CEO DJ Koh who declared “It’s time to deliver”. The only downside is the Galaxy F looks set to be very hard to buy.
Of course, with Samsung looking to one-two punch launches for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy F confidence appears so high even publicly trolling rivals is on the menu.

watchOS 5.1 Update Bricking Some Apple Watches

It appears the watchOS 5.1 update that was released this morning is causing problems for some Apple Watch owners. Multiple MacRumors readers have had issues installing the new software and are reporting that the update has bricked their devices.

Customers who are affected are seeing their Apple Watches stuck at the Apple logo loading screen after initiating the watchOS 5.1 update.
Some customers who contacted Apple were initially told that the update could take a few hours, but multiple people have seen no progress after three or more hours. From MacRumors reader Bazooka-joe:

So my series 4 sssb has been stuck on installing 5.1 For an hour and a half now with nothing showing on the watch except the bright white Apple icon. Spoken to Apple Support who said that they are getting calls from other people experiencing the same issue and they have advised me to leave it for 2 to 3 hours. WTF Why would an update that supposed to take 10 minutes to install take 2 to 3 hours

It appears affected users have the Apple Watch Series 4, which is the newest Apple Watch that was released in September.

Some MacRumors readers have said that Apple is going to be shipping out replacement watches for those who have been affected.

Not all customers who have an Apple Watch Series 4 have had problems installing the watchOS 5.1 update, but as a cautionary measure, it's worthwhile to hold off downloading and installing the software until Apple pushes a fix. Apple has not pulled the watchOS 5.1 update as of yet. 

OnePlus 6 beta update adds Nightscape camera mode, revised navigation gestures, new ‘About’ UI

Despite launching its latest flagship in the form of the OnePlus 6T earlier this week, OnePlus today has launched a new beta update for the OnePlus 6. With this latest beta, the phone picks up some of the beta 6T features, including Nightscape and more.
The first big change in this update comes in the form of the camera. The OnePlus 6 adds the new “Nightscape” mode, which is arriving on the OnePlus 6T. This new option commands better low-light performance out of the 16MP camera. The results shown on the OnePlus 6T have been pretty impressive, and we’ll be doing some in-depth testing to see how it compares to the Pixel’s “Night Sight” mode.
Along with that, “Studio Lighting” arrives with this update for some fancy selfie effects.
OnePlus further details that the new navigation gestures shipping with the OnePlus 6T arrive on the 6 in this beta. These gestures don’t change the overall actions from what was introduced last year, but they do improve the experience a whole lot by improving the animations, as well as adding a quick switch gesture.
There are some other various changes detailed in the changelog below as well, but another one we quickly noticed after installing was the new “About Phone” section. It’s been completely redesigned with a UI that we’ve never seen on Android. I kind of dig it, but it’s certainly a massive change overall. I’d also wager that it’s got something to do with OnePlus phones being sold in stores…
November’s security patch is also included in this beta build.
You can download this update now from OnePlus’ download page.

Here is the latest open beta build for OnePlus 6, some of the most exciting features that we introduced on the OnePlus 6T are now available on OnePlus 6!

• System
  • New navigation gestures
  • Improved UI for About phone
  • Updated Android security patch to 2018.11
  • Improvements for taking screenshot experience
• Launcher
  • New Google quick search box design
• Camera
  • Added Nightscape and Studio Lighting
• Gallery
  • Gallery smoother and improved zooming gesture and magnification

New Apple iPhone Problem Suddenly 'Confirmed'

What is often overlooked about Apple AAPL +0.38%’s new iPhone XS (details), iPhone XS Max (details) and exciting iPhone XR is their similar iPhone X designs pack numerous hidden upgrades. Unfortunately, however, it has just been confirmed one of them is not working as advertised…
Speaking to The Verge, Verizon has confirmed that in some case the new dual-SIM functionality integrated into Apple’s iPhone XS, XS Max and XR cannot deliver 4G or even 3G speeds and leaves customers stuck with antiquated 2G.
Verizon explains that any customer who inserts a Verizon sim card and then adds a primary number via the new eSIM slot, will find themselves limited to the carrier’s legacy 2G CDMA network services:
“If you are a Verizon customer and you activate another carrier’s service on your iPhone’s eSIM, your Verizon service will be degraded due to the current software configuration,” said the company in a statement.
Consequently, Verizon said it is suspending this service as it is affecting “our own customers’ iPhones with dual SIM capabilities as well as iPhones on competitors’ networks.” As it stands, rival carriers have yet to comment on Verizon’s claims but it is a frustrating development given the appeal of being able to have home/work or home/travel phone numbers on a single phone.
Furthermore, with Apple’s ongoing 5G iPhone problems another network issue is the last thing the company will have wanted.
The good news is Verizon confirmed it is in discussions with Apple about how to solve this and the carrier is hopeful a fix can be achieved “before the end of the year”.
In the meantime, customers would be wise to watch what contracts they sign up to as it could prove an expensive 2G-limited mistake.

The New MacBook Air Has Made the MacBook a Terrible Buy

Apple has finally updated the MacBook Air. Sort of. Because Apple doesn’t just kill old products, it’s left the old MacBook Air up for sale for $1,000. You should not buy it. Ever. If someone you love comes home with its box in their hands please slap it out of their hands. And if they come home with a brand new MacBook you might want to slap it out of their hands too, because with the many updates to the MacBook Air the MacBook is looking like a really bad buy.
The little MacBook has never been a great buy. It’s too expensive for what it is—a very small and light laptop powered by a 7th-Gen Y-series processor from Intel. For $1,300 you can get a lot more laptop for your money from the Windows end of the spectrum. But now for $1,200 you can also get a lot more laptop for your money from Apple, too.
With its 8th-generation Y-series i5 processor, the MacBook Air is going to likely be faster than anything but the i7 MacBook (which starts at $1,600!). It may even be faster than the i7—but we can’t be for sure as the MacBook Air has a new 8th-gen CPU that has not yet been announced by Intel and does not appear to be available in any other device currently on the market.
The MacBook Air’s 13.3-inch 2560 by 1600 resolution display is noticeably larger than the MacBook’s 12-inch 2305 by 1440 display (they have approximately the same pixel density). It’s a small difference, but you’ll notice it if your desktop every gets crowded with files and windows. The display is also nice and vibrant—not quite as nice as the new MacBook Pro, but infinitely better than the old Air’s display. Speaking of the old Air—this thing has much smaller bezels than that eyesore as well, and a way higher pixel density—about 227 PPI versus 127 PPI. Opening the laptop up the new Air looks like a modern device while the old one looks like something from 2014...if you’re lucky.
But you’ll notice, once it’s open, that it also sort of looks like a MacBook with some speakers added to either side of the keyboard. The keys and Force Touch trackpad look similar, and the keys have that same sheen all Apple laptop products seem to possess. Typing on them is the same slightly frustrating experience of the latest MacBook Pro. They’re not awful, they have a decently pleasing clack, but only a liar would praise the Air, or any MacBook, for its typing experience.
Yet around the side, the cheaper MacBook Air has something the MacBook lacks—a second Thunderbolt and USB-C port. The MacBook only has one, which has to handle all input and output as well as charging. The MacBook Air has two and a 3.5mm audio jack on the opposite side. It’s also tapered like the older Air.
Apple has taken two things that have worked very well—the design language of the MacBook and MacBook Pro, and the lower cost and wedge shape of the original MacBook Air, and created a device so reasonable you’ll find yourself wondering what the point of the MacBook even is. It’s more expensive, slower, with a smaller display, lower resolution, and no Touch ID. All for, at a minimum, $100 more.
The only benefit the MacBook seems to have over the new Air is that it’s smaller and lighter, but is carrying a laptop that weighs 2.03 pounds instead of 2.75 pounds really a good enough reason to spend a little more money? I suspect not, but we’ll know more when the MacBook Air is available next week.

Camera Comparison: iPhone XR vs. iPhone XS Max

The iPhone XR and the iPhone XS models share many similarities, but one major difference is the rear camera setup. While the iPhone XS features a dual-lens camera system with both wide-angle and telephoto lenses, the iPhone XR has a single wide-angle camera lens.
In our latest YouTube video, we compared the cameras of the iPhone XR and the iPhone XS Max to see how much of a difference you're really going to see with the single lens camera vs. the dual-lens camera.
Though the iPhone XR doesn't have two lenses to work with, it still has many of the same features that are available in the iPhone XS, enabled through a bit of software magic.
Smart HDR, the feature that combines multiple images to bring out more detail in the shadows and highlights of photographs, is available on both the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, as are Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and Depth Control, which is an option that lets you adjust the amount of background blur in an image.
On the iPhone XR, Portrait Mode, which blurs the background of an image while keeping the foreground sharp, only works when a person is in the frame. That means you can't get Portrait Mode shots of pets, flowers, food, or other objects.
You can do non-person Portrait Mode photos on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max because two cameras are used together to calculate depth information. The single camera on the iPhone XR provides less detailed depth information for photographs, so it needs to use person detection to separate the foreground from the background.
On the plus side, because the iPhone XR exclusively uses the f/1.8 wide-angle lens for Portrait Mode photos and does not need to rely on the smaller aperture f/2.4 telephoto lens that's in the iPhone XS, Portrait Mode images taken in low light can turn out better than Portrait Mode photos on the XS because the wider lens lets in more ambient light.
With Portrait Mode photos, the iPhone XR struggles a bit with edge detection and the images can be softer than those captured with the iPhone XS due to the lack of a telephoto lens and less depth information to work with. Portrait Mode photos on both devices can be edited with different Depth Control and Portrait Lighting features, though there are two less Portrait Lighting options on the XR.
When taking standard non-Portrait Mode photos, there are few differences between the iPhone XS models and the iPhone XR because the two smartphones are both using the same f/1.8 wide-angle lens. Images taken in standard zoom mode, for example, look the same.
You will, however, see some differences using the iPhone XS telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom in conditions where lighting is good, because this feature isn't available on the iPhone XR. With no second lens, the iPhone XR ls limited to digital zoom that maxes out at 5x. The iPhone XS can do 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom, but it's only going to be using the optical zoom in ideal lighting conditions.
If you take a 2x photo in a low lighting situation on the iPhone XS, there's a good chance it will look identical to the same photo taken on the iPhone XR because the iPhone XSdefaults to digital zoom over optical zoom when the wider lens will produce a better picture. If you take a 2x photo with bright lighting on the iPhone XS, it's going to be sharper than the same 2x photo on the iPhone XR because of the difference between true optical zoom and digital zoom.
4K video using the wide-angle lens looks identical on both the iPhone XS and the iPhone XR, and both phones feature the same video capabilities like 1080p 240fps slo-mo, optical image stabilization, and stereo sound recording. You are, however, limited to 3x digital zoom on the iPhone XR vs. 2x optical zoom or 6x digital zoom on the iPhone XS.
When it comes to the front-facing camera, you won't see differences between the iPhone XR and the iPhone XS models because all three of the smartphones use the same TrueDepth camera system with a 7-megapixel front-facing camera and full support for Portrait Mode images, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, Memoji, and Animoji.
All in all, when it comes to camera performance, unless you're someone who takes a lot of Portrait Mode photos or often uses the optical zoom feature on the iPhone, you may not notice much of a difference if you choose the iPhone XR over the iPhone XS.
To get a clearer look at the camera quality of the iPhone XR compared to the iPhone XSMax, make sure to check out our Imgur album, which features full-resolution versions of the photographs that we shared in this article and in the video above.
What do you think of the iPhone XR camera? Do you prefer the iPhone XS camera? Let us know your thoughts on the comparison images in the comments.

iOS 12.1 coming October 30th with group FaceTime, dual-SIM support, and ‘beautygate’ fix

Ahead of its big iPad Pro and Mac event, Apple just announced that iOS 12.1 will be released tomorrow. It’s the first significant update to iOS 12 and includes the Group FaceTime feature that was removed from the initial release. Group FaceTime allows you to video chat with up to 32 people simultaneously and supports stickers, video filters, and Animoji/Memoji. The feature was held back from iOS 12.0, but apparently it’s now ready to go. The video bubble for each person gets larger whenever they speak on the call.
iOS 12.1 also adds dual-SIM support for iPhone XS and XR, so you’ll be able to have two lines running on the same phone. One line will use your physical SIM card, with the other working through eSIM technology. (Apple put up a helpful tutorial for enabling dual SIM functionality.)
Apple doesn’t mention this in its press release, but the company previously confirmed to The Verge that iOS 12.1 should fix the “beautygate” issue on the iPhone XS and XR. Soon after the XS launched, users began complaining about what they perceived to be skin smoothing in their selfie photos. Apple has since clarified that it’s actually a bug and is happening because the camera chooses the incorrect shot as the primary “smart HDR” frame.
Speaking of the camera, iOS 12.1 will allow iPhone XS/XR owners to adjust the depth of field / bokeh in the live preview of a portrait shot — not just after taking it.
And finally, as usual, Apple is including a slew of new emoji in the update. There are over 70 in all, and they include the controversial bagel emoji, plus “new characters with red hair, gray hair and curly hair, a new emoji for bald people, more emotive smiley faces and additional emoji representing animals, sports and food.” The new emoji will also come to watchOS and macOS through software updates on those platforms.
With iOS 12, Apple put a big emphasis on performance enhancements and speeding things up across supported iPhones and iPads. The release has been well received by users, and iOS 12.1 looks to improve upon that with multi-person video chats, the flexibility of dual SIM, and fixed selfies on its latest smartphones.
That Apple is announcing this now suggests that tomorrow’s product event is going to be quite packed. The Verge will be covering all of the announcements live from Brooklyn.

The OnePlus 6T has a secret weapon, and it’s not what you think

Amazing tech isn’t the killer feature of the brand new OnePlus 6T, such as the in-display fingerprint sensor or the new Gorilla Glass 6 protection, which should survive multiple bumbles and fumbles. Neither are this fantastic smartphone’s drool-worthy good looks, nor a price tag that will make you do a double take, the real breakthrough here.
No, that would be a partnership OnePlus announced with T-Mobile, as well as support for Verizon’s network – both of which make the OnePlus 6T the most accessible phone for U.S. consumers ever for the company. That’s a big deal, because it means the brand can finally stream through the public consciousness. Yes, within the tech world, OnePlus has become an established, reputable brand in a relatively short period of time. But ask most Americans if they’ve heard about it and you’ll see shrugs.
It’s something we’ve asked OnePlus almost every time the company has launched a phone: When will you get a U.S. carrier on board?
OnePlus smartphones have previously supported only the GSM network, which meant they were compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, and not Verizon or Sprint. Even then, you couldn’t go to a store to see these phones in action; the company has never sold them through a carrier, just on its site.
You need carrier support to break through the duopoly that is Samsung and Apple, especially because most Americans buy their phones this way or through retail stores.
“Brick and mortar stores will still be one of the main channels for smartphone sales,” Jeff Fieldhack said in a Counterpoint Research report on smartphone sales in the second quarter of 2018. “Physically touching and testing high-end devices is still important for the consumer as flagship [average selling prices] continue to climb. … While Amazon is doing well, carriers still have the upper hand. Online sales will continue to grab small amounts of market share, but it will not spike outside of key flagship launches, holidays, and special online sale days.”
OnePlus is putting its latest phone into 5,600 T-Mobile stores around the country. And the T-Mob won’t just be displaying and advertising the phone; it’s also offering to shave $300 off the price if you trade-in a select device (the supported list is long), bringing an already affordable flagship phone to a truly unbeatable price.
Better yet, T-Mobile is offering financing so you can pay the phone off in easy, monthly payments. (The only trade off with the T-Mobile deal? It’s for the mirror gloss variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, and it lacks dual-SIM support.)
Then there’s Verizon support. Verizon has more than 150 million subscribers in the U.S., allowing OnePlus to reach millions more it couldn’t before — and grow from there. The OnePlus 6T will still need to be bought from OnePlus’ site, but it’s not a barrier anymore as you can simply throw in a Verizon SIM card for cellular service to kick in. The phone supports Verizon’s LTE band, including support for VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling.
Increased carrier support means more people will be conscious of the brand, and the T-Mobile partnership will allow those interested to try the phones in stores before they buy. This doesn’t just impact the U.S., as OnePlus has added more carriers around the world. It now supports 233 carriers in 74 countries. In the U.K., the phone will be available in EE and Vodafone stores alongside the O2 network.
This also couldn’t be a more perfect time for OnePlus. Smartphone prices are rising. Even the OnePlus 6T costs a little more than the OnePlus 6, but it’s still a fraction of what you’d pay for an iPhone XS or a Galaxy Note 9. U.S. consumers hold onto their phones for an average of 2.83 years before they decide to upgrade, according to HYLA Mobile Inc., reported by the Wall Street Journal, and it’s partly due to rising prices. Wider network support means OnePlus can show consumers they do not need to pay upwards of $700 for a good phone.
In our review, we described the OnePlus 6T as “everything you want at half the price,” and it’s true. You get the same processor that powers the Galaxy Note 9; there’s a big battery that will easily get you through a full day; and the 6.4-inch screen covers almost the entire front of the phone. The downsides are it only has a decent camera, there’s no headphone jack, no proper water resistance, and the new under-glass fingerprint sensor isn’t as reliable. These are minor problems, though … because everything else about the OnePlus 6T makes this one of the best value phones you can buy right now.

Bluetooth headphones are popular, but science confirms: mostly terrible

Look, we get it: Bluetooth headphones are convenient. Popular models like Apple’s AirPods are for all intents and purposes the K-cup coffee machines of audio. Just like those liquid sadness brewers, Bluetooth offers a disappointing, expensive facsimile of the real deal — but many enjoy it all the same.
Testing done for our sister site SoundGuys confirmed it’ll get you 90 percent of the way there — but not everybody is willing to accept the excuses behind ditching the headphone jack. Since USB Type-C headphones aren’t where they need to be, we have to examine the consumer audio technology’s performance in a world where the headphone jack is disappearing.

The findings

A more in-depth description of the testing process and findings can be found here, but here are the broad strokes:

1. Every single Bluetooth codec has measurable quality issues, though not all significant.
2. Not a single codec or set of Bluetooth headphones available can meet wired signal quality.

Bluetooth audio has come a long way since its noisy beginnings, but it’s still not ready to replace the headphone jack. However, most people won’t be able to hear the difference if they’re older than 24, have some form of noise-induced hearing loss, or are in the presence of outside noise. For this reason, Bluetooth headphones are best for those commuting, or in noisy situations. If you’re listening primarily at home — or in a quiet area — get a set of wired headphones.
By using an aggressive psychoacoustic model of compression like MP3 compression, AAC seeks to cut data where you wouldn’t normally be able to hear it anyway, but it’s sometimes a little too aggressive.
AAC has some advantages when it comes to latency, but we recommend avoiding this on Android phones if you care about audio quality. SoundGuys found high levels of noise, and lower than average frequency cutoffs — both unacceptable to audiophiles and younger listeners. Though the sound isn’t as bad as some may say, the shortcomings are noticeable to the human ear at normal listening volumes. In this light, wireless earbuds using AAC like the Apple AirPods aren’t ideal for Android phone use.
Pay close attention to what codec your true wireless earbuds use, as well.
Unlike with other codecs, AAC test signals from Android phones like the Huawei P20 Pro, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 all vary wildly. Though we can’t definitively say why each Android device seems to handle AAC encoding differently, we suspect some of the power saving features baked into the Android ecosystem’s varying hardware affect audio playback. Nowhere is this more apparent than Huawei’s power-sipping P20 Pro, which seems to cut out at around 14.25kHz. Our best guess is Android phones differ in how they handle task scheduling in the CPU, which has consequences for battery life and also fixes audio skipping problems with Bluetooth. AAC doesn’t hit the maximum range of audibility in any of the phones tested.
LDAC is the only codec that truly attempts the hi-res thing, but it has perplexing issues with common phones. The bitrate defaults differ wildly from model to model. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30both default to 660kbps, and the Google Pixel 3 defaults to the lesser 330kbps. However, you can change this in developer settings.
Despite big promises from Bluetooth’s only Hi-res codec, the standard doesn’t really deliver, and it falls short with its basic 330kbps setting. Both the 660kbps and 990kbps connections offer decent quality, but the 330kbps setting has a lot of noise, and a comparatively poor frequency response with higher-def content — you probably won’t hear it, though. We recommend using 660kbps as a good middle ground between quality and connection quality.
If you’re over the age of 24, Bluetooth headphones are more than likely good enough for you. Most people older than that cannot hear the audible effects of Bluetooth — outside of AAC’s shortcomings, and a certain level of noise.
Every single Bluetooth codec out there exhibits a higher level of noise than wired audio, though only AAC, SBC, and LDAC 330kbps exhibit audible noise. Where wired audio can handle CD audio and 24-bit music, Bluetooth headphones simply can’t, though 24-bit is dramatic overkill anyways. If you like your music loud, Bluetooth will be noisier than wired listening, depending on how high you crank it.
Of the tested codecs we met, aptX and aptX HD fared the best out of all our candidates. While that may seem strange to say, on the whole their results were right where they needed to stand in for a wire for commuters and listeners over 40. You’ll really only run into issues at high volumes (more than 90dB), so while aptX can’t quite keep up with CD quality, aptX HD gets extremely close to the mark with a little processing creativity. Both codecs fall short in the highest frequencies a human could potentially hear, but the vast majority of people can’t hear sounds over 18kHz anyway.
However, that software processing can’t fix noise issues in high notes. For best results you should listen at volumes below 90dB. Any higher and you’ll hear noise above 1kHz.
Before you ask: no, that’s not very quiet.

Good enough for most people, but not for everyone

Bluetooth headphones and earphones like the Apple AirPods may be good enough for most people, but it’s not good enough for everyone, and that’s a problem. While the benefits of high-bitrate music are largely academic, some flaws with Bluetooth audio prevent it from replacing the 3.5mm TRRS plug in all contexts. It’s a more expensive, less effective solution.
If you’re looking for commuting headphones, they’re great. Music lovers listening in a quiet environment will want something with a wire. Not only will it be cheaper, but it’ll work better too.

Windows 10's Built-in Antivirus Is Getting A Massive Upgrade

Using a computer without anti-malware software is not a good idea. That's why Microsoft ships Windows Defender as a core feature in Windows 10.
You're no doubt aware that Defender -- and third-party apps like it-- offer an critical layer of protection against threats like ransomware and cryptominers. What you may not know is that they can also introduce new security risks.
That's why Microsoft is adding a sandbox mode to Windows Defender. Sandboxing an app keeps its activities isolated from the rest of the software installed on your computer. Should something go wrong, the sandbox acts as a sort of force field and prevents damage from spreading.
Sanboxing isn't a new thing. There's a good chance you're already using one app that runs in a sandbox. Google Chrome has been sandboxed since 2008.
That makes it very, very hard for hackers to do any serious damage by attacking Chrome. Even if they can find an exploit for the browser itself they still have to figure out escape Chrome's sandbox. Without that escape, there's no way to directly attack the computer's operating system.
Google changed the game for browser security by sandboxing Chrome. Microsoft has done the same for anti-malware apps by sandboxing Windows Defender.
Anti-malware apps need deep access to your operating system to do their job. They need to be able to see what's going on behind the scenes in order to detect and neutralize malicious code.
Some anti-malware apps also offer browsing protection, too. To secure your browser, they need full access to all the data you upload and download.
When suspicious activity is spotted, these apps upload what they've discovered to a remote server for analysis.
It's not hard to see how a weakness in an anti-malware app could be disastrous. A hacker who managed to compromise your app of choice could peer into your files, snoop on all your Internet activity, and silently steal your files.
As many security researchers put it antivirus or anti-malware software is a backdoor. It's a backdoor that you install knowingly and it's one that you trust.
Microsoft has made sure that it's nigh-impossible for hackers to abuse that trust and sneak in through the backdoor.

Google may offer a subscription service for Android apps

Many people aren't that fond of paying for mobile apps, but Google might have a simple solution: bundle it all in a subscription. XDA and Kieron Quinn have discovered both code references and a Google Opinion Rewards survey hinting at a "Play Pass" app subscription service. According to the survey, it might offer "hundreds of dollars" worth of apps and games for an unspecified monthly rate. There's no indication if or when Play Pass would go live, so don't count on giving it a spin just yet.
This isn't the first Android app subscription service, but it could be the most influential. Studies suggest that Google Play doesn't generate as much revenue per download as Apple's App Store. This could close that gap by persuading some Android users to pay a relatively affordable recurring fee instead of buying apps one at a time. There are some lingering questions, though. How would Google choose which apps make the cut? Would this constitute favoritism? And would the company risk squeezing out alternative subscriptions by offering its own? It might have to address some of those questions before Play Pass is ready for prime time.

Halide developers tease iPhone XR Portrait mode support for objects & pets

While the iPhone XR is capable of many of the same camera features as the iPhone X and iPhone XS, one area in which it falls short is Portrait mode. iPhone XR Portrait mode is limited to only working on people, not objects and animals like other iPhone models.
The developers behind the popular camera app Halide, however, say they have found depth data on the iPhone XR and can enable Portrait mode for non-people.
With the stock Camera app on iOS, if you try to take an iPhone XR Portrait mode image of your pet or an object, a message will appear that reads “no person detected.” Switch to a person, and everything works perfectly. This is seemingly a software limitation, as Apple is relying heavily on software to mimic the camera features of dual-camera iPhones on the single-lens iPhone XR.
In a post on Reddit, however, the Halide developers revealed that they currently have Portrait mode working on pets through their app. They go on to explain that “with some more tooling,” they’ll likely be able to release a version of the Halide app that enables iPhone XR Portrait mode on all sorts of subjects.
There seem to be a couple of pitfalls here, at least in the feature’s current form. For one, Halide developers say iPhone XR Portrait mode seems to be “more temperamental in some settings” than the iPhone XS. Additionally, they note that the depth map on the iPhone XR is lower resolution than the dual-camera iPhones, but that it “seems usable.”

And would you know it, we have Portrait Mode working on pets! We think with some more tooling, we’ll be able to ship a version of our app that enables portrait mode for all sorts of things. It seems it’ll be a bit more ‘temperamental’; in some settings it won’t work if there’s not enough variance in relative distance of objects, but a can of soda water on my desk worked just fine.
This means third party apps should be able to enable a form of Portrait mode for more than people, which is exciting! Note that the depth map is way lower resolution than the dual camera setup, but it seems usable.

Portrait mode being limited to just faces is one of the biggest downfalls of the iPhone XR camera for many people. Nevertheless, it looks like that might change thanks to the Halide app, which is a $5.99 download on the App Store.

iOS icon provides clearest look yet at iPad Pro with Face ID

You don't have to rely on tiny icons or word-of-mouth leaks to know what the next iPad Pro will look like -- Apple has provided a good clue all on its own. The 9to5Mac team has discovered an iOS icon that shows the 2018 iPad Pro in much clearer detail, including the absence of a home button (and thus the presence of Face ID) and a not-quite-edge-to-edge display. It's unclear if everything is to scale, since Apple occasionally exaggerates icon details for the sake of clarity, but there's little doubt as to what the tablet will look like.
You may see plenty of iPhone carrier news surrounding Apple's October 30th event, for that matter. Sources for 9to5 have said that "several" American and European carriers are expected to offer eSIM support for the iPhone XS and XR the day of the event, with the necessary iOS 12.1 update arriving n the hours after the gathering. You might have an easy way to set up eSIM support at Apple stores, too -- you'll scan a QR code at the shop to automatically fill in account details and activate service. Some carrier apps should also work. If you're with the right provider, it might not take long to set up your iPhone while leaving a SIM slot free for travel or a second line.

7.5V 84WH Replacement Laptop Battery for Lenovo L14L4P24

This is brand new 66Wh/8800mAh replacement Lenovo L14L4P24 battery. It is made with premium Li-Ion battery . Guaranteed to Meet or Exceed Original Specifications.

Chemistry : Li-Polymer

Color : Black

Volatge : 7.5V

Capacity : 66Wh/8800mAh

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Compatibles Part Numbers

L14L4P24 L14M4P24

Fits Models

LENOVO YOGA 4 Pro(YOGA900)
LENOVO YOGA 3 Pro
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK002FGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK002GGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK003YGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK0040GE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK0041GE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK0072GE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80MK0073GE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80SD000HGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80SD001PGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80SD001YMX)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80SD002VGE)
LENOVO Yoga 900-13ISK (80SD0042GE)
LENOVO YOGA 900-IFI
LENOVO YOGA 900-ISE

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2. Do not impact, drop, crush, pierce, throw or hit your Lenovo L14L4P24 laptop battery pack, as it can damage the battery cell inside.
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New FNB-64 Battery For YAESU VX-110 VX-127 VX-160 - 1400mAh

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FNB-64 Description

• Brand: YAESU
• Type: Li-ion
• Voltage: 7.2V
• Capacity: 1400mAh

Compatible Part Number

FNB-V57 FNB-V57H FNB-64 FNB-64H FNB-83 FNB-83H FNB-83

Compatible with Models

YAESU / Vertex Standard Portable Radios
VX-110, VX-120, VX-127, VX-150, VX-160, VX-170, VX-177, VX-180, VX-210, VX-210A, VX-400, VX-410, VX-414, VX-417, VX-420, VX-424, VX-427, VX-800, VX-800V, VX-800U, FT-60E, FT-60R, FT-250E, FT-250R, FT-270E, FT-270R, FT-277R
YAESU / Vertex Standard Aviation Radios
VXA-120 Pro II, VXA-150 Pro V, VXA-200 Aviator Pilot II, VXA-210 Aviator Pilot, VXA-210 Lite, VXA-220 Pro VI, VXA-300 Pilot III, VXA-300 Lite
STANDARD HORIZON Portable Radios
HX270S, HX370S, HX500S, HX600S

Replace P/N:
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The Pixel camera app will support external microphones starting October 18

The Pixel line is known for, above all else, its wicked cameras. But one problem a certain type of mobile photography enthusiast has run into with the phones is that they don't currently allow for the use of external microphones in the default camera app. That's set to change next week, though.
Some camera apps on Pixel actually do support external mics, making the absence of the ability in the default app even more grating. Today, though, a Google employee commented on a Pixel support thread from all the way back in 2016 to let users who have been asking about the feature for years know it's coming October 18, the day the Pixel 3 and 3 XL launch:
Hi, folks -- Isaac here from the Pixel Camera engineering team. I have been keeping an eye on this thread since the beginning and have good news. At the same time as Pixel 3 launch (October 18th), we will introduce support for Android-compatible plugged-in external microphones in the default camera app for all Pixels. I hope you all enjoy the update.
Isaac's language suggests that all models of Pixel will get support next Thursday, which should be a boon to serious cell phone videographers. (Of course, if you've got a Pixel 2 or 3, you'll also need a dongle.)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Release date, price, specs, four cameras, 5G

If you've been keeping up with all things 5G, you might have heard that Chinese phonemaker Xiaomi is working on one of the first 5G-enabled phones you can buy. But you'll have to wait until next year for it. Announced in Beijing Thursday at the Forbidden City, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the latest addition to Xiaomi's line of all-screen flagship phones. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, it has a 6.39-inch display like the Mi Mix with a 2,340x1,080-pixel resolution, meaning 93.4 percent of its body is screen. (The Mi Mix 2 is just 5.99 inches, by comparison.)
It has four cameras -- two each on the front and back -- as well as a whopping 10GB RAM variant. Battery capacity is a less impressive 3,200 mAh -- we've seen bigger ones in other Xiaomi phones like the Mi Max 3 -- though the phone supports wireless charging. The fingerprint sensor remains on the back of the phone.
The Mi Mix 3 also comes in a 5G version touted by Xiaomi as the world's first such commercially available phone, though it's not expected to launch till the first quarter of next year. This might disappoint fans who were excited by a leak showing 5G support on the phone last month, but the delay won't matter too much -- even if 5G capabilities were available on it now, you won't be able to use it until network buildouts are completed. This is true even in Xiaomi's home country, even though China is at the forefront of 5G development.
In terms of design, the Mi Mix 3 takes a step closer to losing its signature chin. Mi Mix phones used to have a bottom bezel -- now reduced to 4.46 mm -- that housed the selfie camera. But the cameras have now been moved to a magnetic slider on the phone. You can slide the entire screen downwards to answer calls or customize it to launch different functions. The feature is similar to ones seen in the recent Oppo Find X and Huawei's Honor Magic 2, which will be launched on Oct. 31.
You'll be able to customize the sound the phone makes when you slide the display, but I suspect it will still become annoying eventually.
The Mi Mix 3 features powerful cameras on its front and back. On the back are 12-megapixel dual rear cameras -- wide-angle and telephoto -- with f1.8 and f2.4 apertures respectively that can support slow-motion videos at 960 fps. For selfie lovers, Mi Mix 3 sports a 24-megapixel primary camera backed up by a secondary 2-megapixel camera. These can be found on the retractable module along with a soft light.
The cameras also come with AI-powered features, including AI beautify, AI portrait mode and AI studio lighting on both the front and back. The rear cameras also have AI scene detection and AI background music, which adds audio to your videos automatically. Xiaomi also said that an AI face unlock feature will be added in future updates, but this feature will be limited to selected markets.
The Mi Mix 3 will come in three versions. You can get 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage, or the top-end model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It will be available in three colors: onyx black, jade green and sapphire blue.
The 10GB RAM variant (with 256GB onboard storage) is unveiled as a Forbidden City special edition available in a different hue of blue, featuring a Chinese mythical beast in gold called Xie Zhi.
Xiaomi's Mi Mix phones are traditionally its most expensive and configurations with more storage typically cost more. The Mi Mix 3 is priced like the Mi Mix 2S was when it launched. The base model will start at 3,299 yuan (about $475, £370 or AU$675) and the top-end model will be 3,999 yuan. Global availability of the phone has not been disclosed but it will go on sale first in China on Nov. 1.
The Forbidden City special edition comes with a heftier price tag and will retail at 4,999 yuan when it goes on sale at the end of next month.

Quick specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
  
• 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, full-HD+ display (2,340x1,080 pixels)
  
• 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage; 8GB RAM with 128GB storage; 8GB RAM with 256GB storage; 10GB with 256GB onboard storage
  
• 12-megapixel dual rear cameras
  
• 24- and 2-megapixel dual front cameras
  
• Rear fingerprint sensor
• 218 grams (7.69 ounces), 158 by 75 by 8.5 mm

PowerColor Radeon RX 590 outed as AMD's next graphics card

AMD's next graphics card is almost certain to be the Radeon RX 590, and we may have our first official piece of proof of its existence.
PowerColor, a third-party Taiwanese graphics card manufacturer, seems to be readying the release of a new Radeon RX 590 graphics card, based on product listings from the Eurasian Economic Union certification office.
The listing points to an AXRX 580 8GBD5-3DH/OC product code, which seems to reference a factory overclocked GPU with 8GB of GDDR5 video memory, as well as an AXRX 590 8GBD5-3DH/OC product code.
Rather than a leak or rumor, the source of this latest information comes from a government organization. What’s more, certification tends to come at the very end of the product development cycle, so it seems certain that an AMD Radeon RX 590 will indeed launch soon.
As for what we can expect from the AMD Radeon RX 590, the GPU appeared in the 3DMark database with performance fitting in neatly between the Nvidia GTX 1070 and GTX 1060.
Of course, until the card is out and we’ve tested it ourselves, you shouldn't buy into any rumors completely. However AMD’s next graphics card shakes out, you can be certain we’ll report on it with everything you need to know.

• Our best graphics cards guide could use some new AMD additions

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Our Verdict:

☆☆☆☆☆
AMD has returned with another value-driven card that delivers the goods. Whether you're looking to game at 60 fps at 1080p, hook up a 120Hz FreeSync monitor or even dip your toes into 1440p gaming, this card does it all without breaking the bank.
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iOS 12.1 beta confirms Face ID on iPad Pro, will work in both landscape and portrait modes

A string of code unearthed in the latest iOS 12.1 beta offers instructions to set up Face ID authentication on iPad, seemingly confirming integration of the technology in an iPad Pro refresh expected for unveiling next week.

Shared in a tweet by 9to5Mac's Guilherme Rambo, the iOS code snippet provides parameters for using Face ID on iPad.
Specifically, the code appears to be an excerpt from Apple's initial iOS device setup process, and calls for users to "Life and Rotate iPad" into portrait mode to configure Face ID.
"Face ID needs to be in portrait to learn how to recognize you. After Face ID has been set up, it will work in portrait and landscape."
An option to "Set up Later in Settings" is also provided.
Rumors of a Face ID-equipped iPad Pro have circulated for nearly a year, as analysts and insiders predicted Apple to build its latest biometric security technology into the flagship tablet. In July, an initial iOS 12 beta build included iPad-specific tools for creating and using Animoji and Memoji, avatar features exclusive to the TrueDepth camera system that underpins Face ID.
More recent rumblings hinted at multi-orientation support for Face ID, as seen in today's code discovery, while rumors earlier this month suggest the slate will feature a new magnetic connector.
Apple is widely expected to launch revamped iPad Pro models at a special event in New York on Oct. 30. The new slates are rumored to come in 12.9- and 11-inch sizes, and feature a full-face design with reduced bezels thanks to Face ID integration. A second-generation Apple Pencil is also anticipated.
AppleInsider will be attending Apple's "There's more in the making" event on Oct 30th, where we expect new iPad Pros, and maybe even new Macs! Keep up with our coverage by downloading the AppleInsider app for iOS, and follow us on YouTube, Twitter @appleinsider and Facebook for live, late-breaking coverage. You can also check out our official Instagram account for exclusive photos.

Anker unveils new USB-C Power Delivery charger, security camera, Bluetooth speaker, and smart projector

Anker, a company that's well-known for making some of our favorite phone accessories, has just unveiled a few new products that will hit just in time for the holidays. Included in the announcement was the company's smallest 27W Power Delivery charger, the PowerPort Atom PD1. It's only slightly larger than a regular 5W charger that you'd find included with a cell phone at the time of purchase, but it's able to easily charge your MacBook, Chromebook, Nintendo Switch, and more quickly. Amazon will be the exclusive seller of this plug in November, and it will cost $30, which is just a few dollars more than the company's previous-gen charger.
Next up, is the Soundcore Model Zero+, a new Bluetooth speaker that features a unique design. It looks almost like a purse, and is on the larger side in comparison to some of the other offerings that the company currently sells. It's the first time Anker is integrating Dolby Audio into a portable speaker, and it also has "Designed by Scan-Speak" drivers, which have been around for a long time and offer unrivaled audio quality. It will be available in November at select retailers, and pricing comes in at $250.
The Nebula Capsule II is its next-generation pocket cinema, and it has Android TV built right in to it. The design resembles a soda can, and the projector is about as pocketable as they come. In addition to Android TV and access to your favorite apps, the Nebula Capsule II also has access to Google's Assistant, so you can use just your voice to find your favorite shows and movies. This one is launching on Kickstarter at the end of October, with Super Early Bird pricing starting at $349, which is the same price as the existing model.
Finally, under the Eufy branding, the company is moving into home security with its first camera. It's a wireless camera with one year of battery life, A.I. assisted face recognization, free local storage, and battery back-up in its base station. Anker has not yet released pricing or availability for this item.

Brand New PA5267U-1BRS replacement battery for Toshiba Portege X20W X20W-D-10R Series laptop

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PA5267U-1BRS

Toshiba PA5267U-1BRS Fits the Following Models:

Toshiba Portege X20W
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Q:How do I extend the life of my laptop battery?

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2. Do not impact, drop, crush, pierce, throw or hit your MSI BTY-S1J tablet battery pack, as it can damage the battery cell inside.
3. Lithium Ions can be ruined if the voltage drops below a certain level, avoid letting your notebook battery drain completely and repeatedly.
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5. Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full capacity of a new BTY-S1J battery.
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Apple and Samsung fined for slowing down phones with updates

Italian watchdog says the updates "significantly reduced" performance of the users phones.
Apple and Samsung were fined on Wednesday for software updates that Italy's antitrust watchdog says slowed down users phones.
The Italian Competition Authority, or AGCM, fined Apple and Samsung 5 million euros (about $5.6 million) each for releasing software updates that "significantly reduced" the performance of phones, the authority said in a release. This pushed consumers to buy new devices, according to AGCM. Apple was fined an additional 5 million euros for failing to provide adequate information on how to maintain and replace phone batteries.
Last December, Apple admitted that it slows down older iPhones to offset battery problems. The company has denied this is done in order to get customers to buy new models.
Both smartphone makers were also ordered to publish a declaration on the Italian page of their websites informing consumers about AGCM's decision.
"We are disappointed with the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) decision," said Samsung in an email statement. "Samsung did not issue any software update that reduced the Galaxy Note 4's performance. In contrast, Samsung has always released software updates enabling our customers to have the best experience possible. We will take necessary legal actions to appeal the ICA's decision."
Apple didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Is Probably Delayed Until November

Microsoft stopped offering Windows 10’s October 2018 Update on October 6, as it was deleting some people’s files. Now, another ugly data loss bug has reared its head, and it won’t be fixed until November.
M. Hamer, a Microsoft forum agent and moderator, explained this issue on October 23:

There is a known issue in the Windows 10 October Update where the consent prompt “Do you want to replace these files” is missing when copying contents from a .ZIP file.
With the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, if you copy or move files from a .ZIP file (without first “extracting” the contents) in to a new destination folder that contains duplicate filenames or is write-protected, you don’t get a“Do you want to replace these files” prompt. It will appear that the files were overwritten, when in fact the copy action for those files is not executed and files have not been overwritten.

That all sounds a little dry and boring, but it’s serious: You could lose data when working with zip files! In fact, he goes on to warn more about this more explicitly:

Important: Do not attempt to Cut and Paste items from a compressed (.zip) folder. This may result in unintentionally deleting items that may not be recoverable.
Microsoft is working on a resolution and estimates a solution will be available in early November for this issue.

After all the bad press, we can’t imagine Microsoft will want to re-release the October 2018 Update with another bug that can potentially lead to data loss. This one doesn’t seem quite as bad as automatically deleting entire folders during the upgrade process, but it’s still not great. And, if Microsoft starts rolling out the update with this bug, it’s sure to bite some people. That means Microsoft has to wait until November.
Please, if you work at Microsoft and you’re reading this: Don’t do it. Wait until November. Fix the data loss bugs first.
Of course, there’s no official confirmation that Microsoft will delay the update. We recommend you avoid clicking “Check for Updates” any time soon.
In the meantime, if you’ve already upgraded to the October 2018 Update, be careful when working with Zip files in Windows. We recommend using a third-party file extraction program, like 7-Zip.

Everything we know about the 2018 Mac mini

It’s official: Apple’s second fall 2018 event has been confirmed for October 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Rumor suggest that Apple is going to talk about a new iPad Pro and MacBook, but there’s another device that could also get some attention: The Mac mini.
If you’re a little surprised at that, there’s good reason. It’s been several years since the Mac mini got an update, and Apple has rarely brought up the little desktop computer square, although Tim Cook did say a year ago that, “Our customers have found so many creative and interesting uses for Mac mini. While it is not time to share any details, we do plan for Mac mini to be an important part of our product line going forward.”
Reports now indicate that it’s finally time for an upgrade. Here’s what we know and suspect about a potential Mac mini reveal at the end of October.

A NEW PROCESSOR

Some kind of processor upgrade is an obvious choice for the now outdated Mac mini, and rumors back in July indicated that the mini could receive a power boost this year.
But what new processors are we talking about? Well, four generations of Intel Core processors have come and gone since the Mac mini was updated last. The current model runs on dual-core Core i5 or Core i7 processors, so we’d expect Apple to update to something like the 8th-gen Core i5-8400 and Core i7-8700 processors — both of which are six-core CPUs. 9th-gen desktop chips have only begun to roll out from Intel, but the powerful K-series processors are out of the question.
In the realm of pure speculation, one other possibility could be the Core i5-8305G and Core i7-8809G. These are the Intel/AMD hybrid units that include AMD Radeon RX Vega graphics onboard a quad-core, Intel processor. It’s an expensive chip made for miniaturized PCs like the Intel NUC. It would re-frame the Mac mini as a more capable gaming and content creation tool, which brings us to our next point.

SWITCHING TO A PRO MODEL

Rumors and leaks have discussed the possibility that Apple will revamp the mini into a mini Pro model that is aimed primarily at professionals who want to keep their display and accessories but switch out for a higher-power model.
In this case, Apple would update not only the processor but also expand the storage options. A Mac mini Pro would also need to add more business-friendly features to the unit, which would presumably sell it at a higher price than the current $500 Mac mini. This theoretical mini Pro would fit in well with Apple’s other October focus, the iPad Pro, as two professional bookends for the event.
Since the mini has found a home in network setups and business data storage, it would make sense for many of these new features to focus on server and network management, allowing the mini to slot into many different data setups across a number of businesses.

SSD HARD DRIVE

This one is practically a shoe-in.
The current Mac mini shows its age with options for an HDD, SSD, or fusion drive combination. That was a more common offering a few years ago, but now the market has shifted more fully toward SSD options. We expect a new mini would launch with SSD-only storage, probably offered up to 2TB or more. It’s a simple, sensible move that many other Mac devices, including the iMac Pro and Mac Pro.

UPDATED PORTS

Let’s assume that Apple recognizes the mini’s new role in the office and is focusing more on Pro users. This makes it much more likely that the new model will come with additional ports, especially USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 and additional Ethernet ports. This would make it more useful for data management in business situations — and more versatile overall.
But is the mini still an entertainment device? Ultimately, what Apple decides will probably determine whether or not the HDMI port will stay. Entertainment has changed a lot in just the past four or five years, which leaves Apple in a bit of a tricky situation as to how to position the Mac mini.
If Apple decides that the mini is more at home with tasks in the workplace, it may remove the HDMI in favor of other “Pro” connections. But if the mini still has a future as an entertainment device — perhaps like a versatile cousin to Apple TV — then no doubt HDMI will stay. If this is the case, then Apple definitely needs to upgrade video support to 4K as well.
It’s also possible that Apple could cut back ports to only USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 to follow suit with its MacBook Pros.

REFRESHED DESIGN

While we’ve heard a few rumblings about what a new Mac mini could be like, but very little involving its actual physical appearance. The Mac mini is known for being small, though the definition of small has changed rather quickly over the past few years. Compact PCs that can attach to the back of monitors or fit on your keychain are everywhere you look, and a new Mac mini would have to address the changing context with its size and design.
In terms of materials, that’s also up in the air. Interestingly, Apple has still been making new Mac minis, but only as limited releases. The company has been used purely recycled aluminum from iPhone cases to create Mac minis just for use inside Apple facilities. This doesn’t say much about what Apple may release in October, except that recycled materials could be a part of the plan, but it is an example of how Apple still uses the mini even in its own data architecture.

Samsung just teased what could be its first truly all-screen, notch-free phone

Samsung held a launch event in China today focused on its Galaxy A9s and A6s, during which the company teased an entirely new handset model with a design that forgoes a notch and will apparently join the Galaxy S10 next year in sporting an all-screen display.
That phone is the A8s, part of Samsung’s midrange A series which will reportedly be the handset maker’s first notch-free phone that sports an edge-to-edge display. Sort of. We add that as a kind of caveat, because according to Samsung leaker extraordinaire Ice Universe, there will still be a hole drilled into the display to allow for a front-facing camera.
The folks over at SamMobile point out there are still a ton of questions about the device and its display, such as whether the camera will be positioned under the device or if that part of the display will just turn off when you’re watching something like a YouTube video. Regardless, the site notes, Samsung’s official teaser of the phone today didn’t seem to show any kind of obstruction on the display. Pretty interesting, and one reason some of the commentary around the phone today is regarding it as a stepping stone to the coming Galaxy S10’s notch-free display.
The latter, reminds Digital Trends in a piece today, could likewise feature an edge-to-edge display that hides cameras, fingerprint sensors and more all under the display. It’s not yet clear, though, if Samsung will bring some or all of those technologies to the S10 or wait for a later model. Some could even materialize in the A8s. Along these lines, the site also notes, Samsung is trying to incorporate a front-facing speaker that works by vibrating the display.
One thing is definitely clear — Samsung is working hard to bring a truly all-screen phone to fruition that avoids the ugly notch entirely. Samsung Display is plugging away at that design challenge, which, once it’s successful, would also allow other companies to pursue the same vision, since companies it supplies include none other than, of course, Apple.

Google Pixel 3 doesn't support Qi fast charge

The phone's fast, 10 watt charging only works with a Made for Google-certified charger, like the Pixel Stand.
Your brand-new Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL offers wireless 10w fast charging, but only with Google's own Pixel Stand or with upcoming Made for Google-certified models thanks to a proprietary protocol. Qi-standard chargers, even if they support 10w, are limited to 5w for Google's devices.
The fast-charging incompatibility was pointed out to Android Police by a reader, and the site also says that the phone reports fast charging with third-party devices even though they're only operating at 5w.
Google confirmed to us,

We don't limit third-party devices, in fact, we're working with our partners in the Made for Google program to get fast 10W chargers certified for use with Pixel 3 (Belkin announced its 10W Pixel 3 charger already which will launch in the coming weeks). Pixel Stand and Pixel 3 work together through the protocol we've developed for fast charging. Everything else charges at the industry standard Qi 5W.

Google hasn't indicated why it took this approach, but it's possible it's linked to the extra features that are activated when you pop the Pixel 3 on a Pixel Stand.

Apple acknowledges iCloud issues across several of its services

Apple is experiencing some issues with some of its web based services as its system status page has now been updated to reflect multiple outages.
While Apple won’t acknowledge it directly, only noting “slower than normal performance” with some of its services, users and third-party developers are reporting that they are not able to access their iCloud data.
The company’s status page is reporting issues with Back to My Mac, Documents in the Cloud, Find My Friends, Find My iPhone, and a slew of other iCloud services, noting that only “some users are affecting”.
At this time it’s unclear when Apple will resolve these issues, but we’ll update this post when we get more information.
Unfortunately, outages are a common thing with web services with any company. For users, we can only hope this gets resolved quickly, and that it isn’t a major issue that may cause services to go down for a long period of time.
Are you seeing issues with accessing iCloud? Let us know in the comments below.

The Pixel 3 only supports fast wireless charging on Google-approved chargers

One of the more convenient additions to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL this year was support for wireless charging. Google embraced the new tech with a Pixel Stand accessory that can charge both new phones while providing easy access to Google Assistant and even acting as a photo frame.
But it turns out that there’s a catch: if you want to get the fastest wireless charging speeds out of your Pixel 3, you’ll need to own the Pixel Stand (or another, Google-licensed 10W wireless charger) to take advantage of those speeds. Otherwise — even if you’re using a third-party charger that can support faster wireless charging — you’re stuck at the 5W Qi spec that’s serves as the base Qi charging speed.
In a statement to The Verge, a Google representative commented that “We don’t limit third-party devices, in fact, we’re working with our partners in the Made for Google program to get fast 10W chargers certified for use with Pixel 3 (Belkin announced its 10W Pixel 3 charger already which will launch in the coming weeks). Pixel Stand and Pixel 3 work together through the protocol we’ve developed for fast charging. Everything else charges at the industry standard Qi 5W.”
And while it’s good that Google is working with third-party manufacturers to get more certified Pixel 3 chargers out there, it’s disappointing that Google is limiting those faster charging speeds only to its approved partners, instead of embracing the same Qi standard that nearly every other phone manufacturer across the industry does.
Sure, Apple, Samsung, and LG may all have different internal standards for what constitutes wireless fast charging (Samsung specs it at 9W, LG at 10W, and Apple had previously targeted 7.5W for the iPhone X, although it claims to have made unspecified improvements for this year’s XS and XR models.) More importantly, all those standards are more or less cross compatible. Apple iPhones will fast charge on Samsung pads, and LG G7 ThinQ phones will get their full charging speed off of a wireless charger made bespoke for Apple’s phones.

Apple 'Confirms' iPhones Have A Serious Problem

There’s a lot to like about the iPhone XS (details) and iPhone XS Max (details) while, in my opinion, the budget-friendly iPhone XR is the best of the bunch. But their launches have been more mixed and having already admitted to one serious launch problem, now Apple has quietly confessed to another…
The company chose not to issue a public statement but instead confirmed to The Verge that the so-called ‘BeautyGate’ scandal is indeed real.
Curiously buried within its review of the iPhone XR, Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel dropped the following news:
“Apple told me that the forthcoming iOS 12.1 update, currently in public beta, will address the issue of the front camera appearing to smooth out skin by picking a sharper base frame for Smart HDR, but I wasn’t able to test it yet.”
This, in a nutshell, is BeautyGate. A flaw in the front-facing cameras of Apple’s new iPhones first spotted in late September by popular YouTuber (and increasingly impressive tech sleuth) Lewis Hilsenteger aka Unbox Therapy.
Apple’s response to the issue was complete silence for almost a month. Something which led many to think this image processing was deliberate because beauty modes are extremely popular in Asia, which is a major target market for Apple. That said, given the results looks so unnatural (video below), criticism mounted.

Honor Magic 2 leak shows off a Huawei P20 Pro lookalike and a pop-up camera

Even though Honor has yet to release the Magic 2, several lucky Chinese celebrities got some hands-on time and gave us a first look at the upcoming smartphone in action on their respective Weibo pages.
Based on the images, it looks like the Magic 2 will feature a slide-out section that hides the 16-megapixel camera and two TOF lenses used for 3D facial recognition. Honor already touted the mechanism during IFA 2018, though it looks like you have to manually slide out the cameras instead of there being a motor to do it for you. Singer Jiacheng Wu said the sliding mechanism felt “very good,” though fellow celebrity Enqi Zhong took it the the next level and turned the clicking sound into a song beat.
Elsewhere, the back of the Magic 2 is very reminiscent of the Huawei P20 Pro’s due to the camera alignment. From top to bottom, the cameras reportedly come in at 16, 24, and 16 megapixels. We do not know which sensor is for what, though we can guess the camera array will be some combination of regular, monochrome, and telephoto sensors.
Taking a look at the back some more, we cannot help but stare at the mirror finish and gradient that takes the phone from red to purple. There will likely be other color options, though the red option looks stunning.
Thankfully, the Magic 2’s listing on TENAA shows us that the phone is not just about its looks. The Magic 2 sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and almost a 100 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the lack of a notch and the front camera hidden in the slider mechanism. The phone might also feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, since there is no such sensor around back or below the display.
Under the hood, the Magic 2 features Huawei’s new Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 3,400mAh battery. The battery size might be average, but the phone reportedly comes with a 40W charger that debuted alongside the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Lastly, the Magic 2 runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie.
We should learn much more about the Magic 2 at the end of October, when Honor will reportedly releasethe phone.