Vivo NEX 3S 5G is a spec upgrade for Vivo’s waterfall display flagship

Displays took a drastic turn last year with some flagships and concepts adopting what the industry has casually termed as a “waterfall” display. Waterfall displays are displays that spill over to the sides of the phone, and we saw a few good flagships take on this challenge. Vivo launched the Vivo NEX 3 in September last year, with a waterfall display, 64MP triple rear camera setup, a pop-up front camera, and of course, 5G. Now, the company has followed up with the Vivo NEX 3S 5G.

Vivo NEX 3S 5G: Specifications

Specification	Vivo NEX 3S 5G
Dimensions and Weight	167.44 × 76.14 × 9.4 mm 220g
Display	6.89″ FHD+ AMOLED HDR 10+ Waterfall Display In-Display fingerprint
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM and Storage	8GB LPDDR5 + 256GB UFS 3.1 12GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 44W fast charging
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP, f/1.8 Secondary: 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, 120-degree FoV, 2.5cm macro Tertiary: 13MP, f/2.46
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Multi-function NFC Dual-frequency GPS WiFi 6
Android Version	Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10

The Vivo NEX 3S 5G is a specification upgrade from last year, with the phone largely retaining the same external characteristics. This means you still get a 6.89″ waterfall AMOLED FHD+ display. Thanks to the pop-up front camera, the phone claims to achieve a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio.

Most of the changes are on the inside of the phone. For starters, you get a full upgrade on the SoC, jumping from the Snapdragon 855 Plus with the X50 5G modem last year to the Snapdragon 865 with the X55 5G modem this year. Next up, you get a jump to LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The battery size remains the same, but you get faster 44W charging. You also get WiFi 6 support, making your phone a bit more future proof. Also surprisingly, the phone retains the 3.5mm headphone jack. Camera specifications remain the same, both on the front and back.

The Vivo NEX 3S 5G will cost CNY 4998 ($720) for the base 8GB + 256GB variant and CNY 5298 ($765) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The phone will be available in China from March 14. It is currently unknown if the phone will be made available in regions outside of China.

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Samsung rolls out Android 10 with One UI 2.0 to the Galaxy M40

The Samsung Galaxy M40 was announced in June of 2019 and it launched with Android Pie. Today, the company started rolling out Android 10 with One UI 2.0 to the device, making it the third Galaxy M phone to receive the update.

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As with the other budget phones that received One UI 2.0, this is not the full-fledged version we’ve seen on the Samsung flagship phones. Some of the more intensive features, such as the built-in screen recorder, are not included. The basic Android 10 goodies are all intact, however. The Galaxy M40 gets Google’s new navigation gestures as an option, system-wide Dark Mode, improved privacy controls, smart replies, and much more.

The update weighs in at 1.7GB and comes with version M405FDDU2BTB5. It includes the March 2020 security patches as well. You can head to Settings > Software update to check on your Galaxy M40. While it shouldn’t be a big deal to update a phone that’s not even a year old, budget phones sometimes get left by the wayside, so we’re happy to see Samsung updating another one.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy M40
Display	6.3″ Full HD+ (2340×1080) Samsung Infinity-O LCD panel
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
RAM and Storage	6GB LPDDR4X 128GB storage Expandable up to 512GB through a hybrid SIM card slot
Battery	3,500 mAh
USB	USB Type-C
Rear Camera	32MP, f/1.7 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor 8MP ultra-wide sensor for 123º FOV 4K video recording, 240 fps super slo-mo, hyperlapse
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0
Android Version	One UI 2.0 based on Android 10

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Source: SamMobile

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Google Maps gets integrated menu scanning from Google Lens

Last year, at Google I/O 2019, the company announced a new menu scanning feature for Google Lens. Users can open Lens and scan physical menus at restaurants to get additional information, such as highlighting popular dishes. This same feature is now being integrated into the Google Maps app.

Google Maps is a great tool for finding restaurants and it already gives you a lot of handy information. One of those handy features is the ability to see photos from other customers, which can sometimes include photos of the physical menus. This is super helpful if the restaurant still doesn’t have menus posted on their website. You can now tap the Google Lens suggestion to “Explore dishes” when viewing these menus in Google Maps.

Google Lens will highlight popular dishes and allow you to highlight text. This can bring up additional information, including photos of the dishes on the menu. You can tap on the dishes to get even more information. There is also a Lens icon in the top right corner when browsing user photos in Google Maps if you’d like to scan the physical menu while you’re at the restaurant.

This is a great example of Google integrating their apps in a useful manner. People already use Google Maps for restaurants, so it makes complete sense to bring this Lens feature over. The Google Lens integration is rolling out now for the Google Maps Android app.

Maps - Navigate & Explore (Free, Google Play) →

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Source: 9to5Google

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Mophie Powerstation Go Hands-on Video

In this new XDA TV video, we go hands-on with the new mobile powerbank from Mophie. The Powerstation Go will let you charge your phone using the USB ports or the wireless charging pad at the top. You can also plug in your full-sized 65W AC devices and even use the battery to jump your car. See the video for the full review.

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[Update: Available Now] TicWatch Pro 2020 is Mobvoi’s latest Wear OS smartwatch with 1GB RAM and a dual display

Update (3/9/20 @ 12:05 PM ET): The TicWatch Pro 2020 is now available for purchase and 10% off for a limited time.

There are a few companies still dedicated to pumping out Wear OS smartwatches. One of those companies is Mobvoi, who has released some of the best devices the platform has to offer. Mobvoi released the TicWatch Pro in 2018 with premium specifications and some clever tricks. Last year, the company released an LTE version of the TicWatch Pro. Today, Mobvoi is announcing its latest device, the TicWatch Pro 2020.

You may remember that the TicWatch Pro LTE looked essentially the same as the original TicWatch Pro. However, besides LTE support, it did have a few important upgrades. The TicWatch Pro 2020 has the same upgrades as the LTE model, but this is considered an update to the original WiFi-only TicWatch Pro from 2018. It does not have LTE support.

The biggest upgrade from the original TicWatch Pro is RAM. The 2020 model has double the RAM as the original, putting it at 1GB. This is actually a pretty big deal for Wear OS devices. Wear OS is known for being sluggish, and as I stated in my review of the LTE model, the extra RAM makes a big difference. The 2020 model also has 4GB of internal storage and it’s powered by the Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset (still no 3100).

Another upgrade over the original TicWatch Pro is the MIL-STD-810G durability rating. The original was only IP68 certified, which the 2020 model is as well. The military standard rating means it can withstand temperature shock of between -22°F and 158°F, remain operational between -4°F and 131°F, 57kpa pressure, 111°F solar radiation, 95% humidity, salt fog, sand, dust, and shock.

You can’t talk about the TicWatch Pro without mentioning the dual-layer display. Mobvoi introduced this on the original TicWatch Pro and the 2020 model has the same great feature. The dual-layer display gives you an extra LCD display on top of the AMOLED display. That extra display essentially acts as your “always-on” display, but it requires very little power. You can squeeze up to 30-days of battery life out of the watch if you heavily rely on the extra display.

Design-wise not much has changed from the original TicWatch Pro. In fact, I can’t really find any differences in the design. The LTE model had knurling around the bezel and buttons, but the 2020 model goes back to the smooth finish of the original. There are two color options to choose from: Black and Silver. There are also several leather and silicone bands to choose from.

The TicWatch Pro 2020 will first roll out in the UK with a price of £222.99. It is available now to purchase in the UK from Mobvoi’s official website and Amazon UK. In the US, the watch will be available in early March for $259.99 on Mobvoi’s website and Amazon.

Model	TicWatch Pro 2020
Dimensions (mm)	45.0 x 12.6
Colors	Shadow Black, Liquid Metal Silver
Screen cover glass	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Watch case	Polyamide & glass fiber, stainless steel bezel
Watch strap	Genuine leather, silicone (interchangeable), 22mm
Operating system	Wear OS by Google
Phone compatibility	Android, iPhone
Platform	Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear 2100
Memory	1GB RAM; 4GB ROM
Display	1.39″ AMOLED (400 x 400 px) + FSTN LCD
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.2 + BLE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS	GPS + GLONASS + Beidou + Galileo
Sensors	PPG heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, e-compass, ambient light sensor, low latency off-body sensor
NFC payments	Google Pay via NFC
Battery capacity	415mAh
Military Standard 810G	Withstands temperature shock of between -30 °C and 70 °C; operational between -20 °C and 55 °C; 57kpa pressure; 44 °C solar radiation; 95% humidity; salt fog; sand and dust; shock
Waterproof rating	IP68 water and dust resistance

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Update: Available Now

The TicWatch Pro 2020 is now available for purchase. The watch can be purchased from Mobvoi’s website and Amazon. It’s available in black and silver and priced at $259.99, but for a limited time, you can get it for 10% off ($233.99). Simply use code “10OFFPRO2020” at checkout from either store to snag the deal.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite update adds 4K@60fps video recording and other camera improvements

Samsung launched two sub-premium phones – the Galaxy S10 Lite and the Galaxy Note 10 Lite – in January. The two phones are pitted against flagship killers like the OnePlus 7T but each of them serves different audiences. The Galaxy S10 Lite is targetted at users who want flagship-grade performance but some compromises in areas like design whereas the Note 10 Lite is aimed at users who want the S-Pen experience at a lower price.

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Buy carrier unlocked: Starting at $573.99 in the U.S. || Starting at ₹39,999 in India

We recently reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and found it to offer a striking value for money, especially for users who prefer buying Samsung devices. While its 48MP camera and the Super Steady OIS mode are made to impress, the phone lacked certain features in the video department. That has been rectified with the latest update which adds 4K video recording at 60fps to the S10 Lite (SM-G770F). Besides this, the update also brings improvements to the camera quality and stability.

The changelog also mentions Super Steady mode for UHD (4K) video recording but we found that wasn’t working on our unit. When selected, the Super Steady mode switches back to 1080p mode automatically and the option to select the video quality is disabled. We reached out to Samsung for clarity on this and will update the article as per their response.

Besides camera improvements, the update also brings improvements to the performance of the in-display optical fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10 Lite. Other than that, there are improvements to the overall stability of the UI. Lastly, the update also brings Google’s security patches from February 2020.

The update is about 420MB in size and started rolling out in India last week. The rollout should be incremental based on your region. Since the Galaxy S10 Lite does not have separate Snapdragon and Exynos variants, the rollout can be expected to be smoother and quicker.

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[Update: New Home Screen] Spotify will get a refreshed mobile UI on Android and iOS

Update (3/9/20 @ 10:00 AM ET): Spotify is now rolling out a redesigned home screen UI to its mobile apps.

Spotify is undoubtedly one of the most popular music streaming services out there, but it faces strong competition from the likes of YouTube Music and Apple Music internationally, and services like JioSaavn in India. In order to stay ahead of the competition, the service keeps introducing new features ever so often. Most recently, Spotify reintroduced its widget for Android users, which was previously deprecated in a feature update. Now, in a bid to keep up with the times, Spotify is releasing a refreshed mobile UI for Android and iOS.

As per a recent blog post from the company, the refreshed UI brings some significant changes that are expected to improve the way users listen to music on Spotify. These include a new universal Shuffle Play button that aims to streamline audio streaming on the platform to a single click.

Along with that, there’s a redesigned Action row that houses all actions, including ‘like’, ‘play, and ‘download’, grouped together in the central part of the app. The action bar also houses a new downloading for listening without WiFi for premium users, which looks a lot like the one that the app has been using for podcasts. What’s really interesting is that the new Action row has an adaptive design that responds to the size of each device for easier one-handed use.

Furthermore, the UI redesign now also shows cover art in all views except the ‘Album’ view, which is expected to make navigating through the app and looking for familiar songs a bit easier. For previously liked songs, the cover art will also show a heart icon next to the track name. The new UI redesign is already rolling out for iOS users, but Spotify hasn’t revealed any timeline for the Android release. In a statement to 9to5Google, the company just said that the redesign is “coming soon” to Android.

Source: Spotify, context from 9to5Google

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Update: New Home Screen

After adding a few new UI elements to Android and iOS last month, Spotify is now rolling out a revamped home screen. The new UI is designed to make it easier for users to quickly jump back into familiar content. There is a new section at the top with recommendations that change throughout the day based on your routines.

Under the new recommendations area is where you’ll find your “Made for You” playlists, recommendations based on your listening, top podcasts, and more. You’ll also notice that everything is more compact now, which allows more content to be displayed on the screen. This update is rolling out now as a server-side switch, so keep an eye on your Spotify app.

Spotify: Listen to new music, podcasts, and songs (Free, Google Play) →

Source: Spotify | Via: Android Police

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