Moto G8, Moto G Stylus, and several other Snapdragon 665 Motorola phones receive a unified OmniROM build

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset is slightly over a year old at this point, but OEMs like Motorola still prefer to use this octa-core SoC while designing its latest mid-range offerings. The Lenovo-owned brand has released a handful of Snapdragon 665-powered smartphones so far, including the Moto G8, the Moto G Stylus, and the Moto G Power. The launch strategy for these devices is quite fascinating: the Moto G Fast sold in the U.S. is nothing but the Moto G8 under the hood, while the European Moto G Pro shares the same DNA as the Moto G Stylus.

Despite the internal similarities of these devices, Motorola went ahead and published separate kernel source code packages for these devices. Now, OmniROM contributor Vache Ounet, known on our forums as XDA Recognized Developer vache, is trying to bring harmony amidst the chaos with his unified build of OmniROM. It’s based on Android 10 and is cross-compatible between most of the aforementioned smartphones.

XDA Forums: Moto G Power/G8 Power ||| Moto G8/G Fast ||| Moto G Stylus/G Pro

His efforts all started with an unofficial build of OmniROM for the Moto G8 Power. Later on, vache did a terrific job bringing up the unified device tree for these Snapdragon 665 Moto phones, on which the current builds are being based on. Apart from a minor bug with cellular data on Verizon, the unified custom ROM is considered stable by the developer. SELinux is set to enforcing, and SafetyNet Attestation is expected to pass for all device variants.

The list of phones currently supported by the unified OmniROM build can be found below:

• Moto G Power (code-name “sofia”) and Moto G8 Power (code-name “sofiar”)
• Moto G Stylus (code-name “sofiap”) and Moto G Pro (code-name “sofiap_ao”)
• Moto G8 and Moto G Fast (codename “rav” and “rav_t”)

OmniROM comes with Google apps pre-installed. You don’t need a custom recovery like TWRP for installing it, as the ROM is designed to be flashed through the Fastboot interface. Take a look at the forum threads linked above and follow the instructions in the first post to get the ROM up and running on your device.

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Realme is bringing 10 new smartphones, a smartwatch, a smart TV, 2 earbuds, and a bunch of IoT devices to Europe

Realme got real serious at IFA 2020 this week, revealing just how committed the company is to increasing its presence in the European market. The technology brand, which is one of the newer companies after spinning off from OPPO, has already taken the e-commerce tech scene by storm in India, and they’re hoping to achieve the same success in Europe.

The company at IFA outlined its “One Europe Strategy,” wherein it plans to bring its latest products to Europe as soon as possible; the company, for example, plans to launch 9 smartphones in Europe that were previously launched in India and China. Going forward, the company hopes to speed up new product launches in Europe, focusing on 8 key markets (Germany, the UK, Poland, Greece, the Czech Republic, Spain, France, and Italy) and expanding to 7 new markets (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.) Germany will be the company’s new European headquarter, and Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has been appointed to lead the company’s efforts in the region.

Some of the smart home devices Realme plans to bring to Europe include a new smartwatch, a new smart TV, a new pair of truly wireless earbuds, a new pair of neckband-style earphones, a smart light, and a home security camera. In addition, Realme plans to introduce as many as 10 smartphones to Europe, including the not-yet-released Narzo 20 series.

Smartphones

Realme’s range of smartphones will fill virtually every need and price point. The company is bringing devices under 5 different lines: The C series will fill the budget segment, the Narzo will fill the low-to-mid-range segment, the “Number” series will fill the mid-range segment, the “V” series will make 5G more affordable, and the “X” series will feature upper mid-range and flagship-tier devices.

Realme’s X7 series is of particular interest, because it’s one of the company’s flagship series of devices, featuring higher-end specs such as OLED displays, 5G capabilities, 64MP quad rear cameras, and high-end designs. As you’d expect, the Realme X7 Pro is at the highest end of the flagship spectrum, featuring a 120Hz display, 4500mAh battery, and MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus processor. The V3 and V5 also feature MediaTek Dimensity chipsets with integrated 5G modems, so Europeans will have 4 different options to pick from when it comes to 5G-capable smartphones.

Here’s the full list of Realme smartphones making their way to Europe later this year.

• Realme C Series: C11, C12, and C15
• Realme Narzo Series: Narzo 10, Narzo 10A, Narzo 20 series
• Realme Number Series: 7 and 7 Pro
• Realme X Series: X7 and X7 Pro

Smartwatch

The Realme Watch S Pro is a new smartwatch that features a round design and an AMOLED display. It resembles something like the Galaxy Watch 3, with two crowns on the right and what could potentially be a rotating dial. Details beyond that weren’t shared.

Earbuds

Meanwhile, Realme also introduced the Realme Buds Air Pro, truly wireless earbuds that resemble AirPods. The wireless earbuds will support noise cancellation and are expected to launch in Q4 2020. Unfortunately, no pricing was made available.

Realme also said it’s bringing its new Buds Wireless Pro to Europe, neckband-style earphones that are the successor to the Buds Wireless. The Buds Wireless Pro are also expected to launch soon, though no pricing has been made available.

Smart Home Products

Some of the other products the company plans to bring to Europe include the Realme Smart TV 55″ (launching in Q4 2020), the Realme Smart Bulb, the Realme Smart Cam 360, a Smart Speaker, and more. The company’s “1+4+N” strategy will see it launch “over 50 AIoT products in 2020 and 100 in 2021.”

That’s a lot of products, but it’s a well-rounded portfolio of tech products that should appeal to everyone, from mid-range smartphones to smart home products galore. If Europeans aren’t privy to Realme yet, they’re about to get quite familiar with the brand now.

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Google Maps prepares to add a new layer for tracking COVID-19 outbreak trends

Google is reportedly working on adding a new layer in Google Maps that will provide users with important COVID-19 outbreak information.

Jane Manchun Wong, who is famous for reverse engineering apps to uncover new features before they’re announced, posted images of the new layer on Twitter. The layer appears to show the number of COVID-19 outbreaks in a particular U.S. state and/or country. The data also whether cases are increasing or decreasing in the region.

Google Maps’ COVID-19 map shows a number of the region, describing whether it is increasing or decreasing pic.twitter.com/bYJTYoSL3h

— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) September 4, 2020

Based on screenshots of the feature, Google is apparently sourcing its data from Wikipedia, The New York Times, Johns Hopkins University, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. When/if this COVID-19 layer goes live in Google Maps, users will be able to access it the same way they would traffic, transit, and Street View information. While the layer appears to be able to show data on a per-state basis, it’s unclear if you can drill down deeper into cities and counties.

The new layer is now yet accessible in the latest version of the Google Maps app, which is version 10.5.0. However, when it does go live, we’ll update this article.

Google has brought a number of new features to Google Maps following the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year. The service has displayed messages encouraging users to wear masks, along with highlighting safe hotel rooms for first responders. While you wait for the arrival of a COVID-19 layer in Google Maps, you can get more information about the virus on the CDC’s website for the U.S. or from the WHO.

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

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Samsung updates the Galaxy S10 Lite with One UI 2.5 and September 2020 patches

Samsung has been slowly rolling out its One UI 2.5 update to its vast library of devices, starting with its older flagship smartphones, and now the company is bringing the software to yet another such device. Galaxy S10 Lite owners can now download the One UI 2.5 update, which introduces a host of new features.

The One UI 2.5 OTA for the Galaxy S10 Lite is currently rolling out to users in Spain. The firmware version is G770FXXU3CTH4. Samsung also merged the September 2020 Android security patches.

We don’t currently have a full changelog of what’s been updated, but if we were to go by what was previously rolled out to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, we would say that the update brings a lot of new features to the table, including Wireless DeX and an enhanced Pro Video mode. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to actually be the case, as according to SamMobile, the One UI 2.5 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite does not include Pro Video’s new granular resolution controls and mic selection as well as Wireless DeX. The lack of Wireless DeX makes sense, though, since the phone doesn’t even support wired DeX in the first place. The update does improve the duration of Single Take selection intervals in the camera app, though.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Forums

The One UI 2.5 update is Samsung’s next stop before it issues an update to One UI 3.0, which will be based on Android 11. Samsung is currently testing that update in closed beta, so hopefully, it won’t be long before an open beta and then stable build is released.

With a rollout beginning in Spain, more Galaxy S10 Lite owners around Europe should see the update soon. Has your device received the update?

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You’ve Been Talking. We’ve Been Listening. All of Our 5G Samsung Smartphone Deals are Available to New and Existing Customers

You have been talking, and at AT&T we have been listening.  Our top priority is making sure our customers feel heard, valued and appreciated.  It turns out, it’s not complicated to know what they want.  One thing continues to rise to the top of focus groups, survey data, and social media posts:

Why do new customers get better deals than existing customers?

Our research shows that 84% of all postpaid wireless customers think this is unfair.  

That’s why in early August, we celebrated the launch of our fast, reliable, and secure nationwide 5G by including 5G in all of our postpaid unlimited wireless plans at no additional cost.*  And by offering the same great deal to new and existing customers on our best Samsung 5G smartphones.  Switch, add a line or upgrade – everyone gets the same great price.  Right now, when you sign up for an AT&T unlimited plan and make your purchase on a qualifying installment plan, you can get:** 

• Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G free when you trade in a qualifying device
• Samsung Galaxy A51 5G for $5/mo.* or free when you trade-in a qualifying device
• Samsung Galaxy A71 5G for $10/mo.* or $5/mo. when you trade in a qualifying device
• Samsung Galaxy S20 5G for $15/mo.* or $10/mo. when you trade in a qualifying device

 

In fact, this deal is so good, that the internet didn’t believe it.  Twitter even asked if we’d made a mistake.  Well, nope, it’s not a mistake.

Blake, we heard you.  We really are listening – that’s why in celebration of our recent nationwide 5G launch, we have teamed up with Samsung to expand this offering by making our current 5G Samsung smartphone deal available to new and existing customers. 

 

Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, new and existing customers will also be able to get $700 off the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G when they purchase on a qualifying installment plan with an eligible AT&T unlimited plan and trade in a qualifying device.** 

That means customers can switch, add a line, or upgrade and get the same great deals on all 5G Samsung smartphones at AT&T.  Keep on telling us what you think – we’re listening.

*0% APR 30-mo. installment agmt. For well-qual. customers. 5G req’s compatible plan. 5G may not be in your area. See att.com/5Gforyou for coverage details.

*AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. Go to att.com/5G for details

**AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Ltd. Time Offer. Req’s min. $500 on 0% APR 30-mo. agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers only. Prices/discounts shown are after credits over 30 mos. No credits for optional $5/mo. Next Up upgrade feature. If svc cancelled, device balance due. For new lines, if svc. on other lines cancelled w/in 90 days credits stop. $30 Activation/Upgrade and other terms apply. See store for details.

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Today’s Top Tech Deals: $30 Razer Gaming Mouse, $900 Acer Gaming Laptop, and More!

It’s Friday! Thank goodness. It seems a shady, but working Switch emulator launched for Android phones, but unfortunately it needs a specific controller to work, so you can’t spend the weekend playing Breath of the Wild on your phone with it… yet. If you already have a Nintendo Switch, though, you might want to grab a pre-order for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which will have a limited physical release and will be out in a couple weeks. A little gaming FOMO always gets me to open my wallet…

Anyway, today’s top tech deals include $100 off the OnePlus 8, Motorola’s excellent G8 Power for just $170 unlocked, Satechi’s Labor Day sale, and more!

Moto G8 Power (Unlocked) for $170

You know, it’s always good to have a back-up phone handy. Who knows when your main phone may have a battery issue, or needs to go in for repairs? Be prepared by picking up this unlocked Moto G8 Power phone for $170 on Amazon, which is $70 off its current MSRP. It’s not the most powerful phone around, but it has all the basics you need to get through the day, and charges quickly to boot. Just note that this is an international GSM phone!

Moto G8 Power (Unlocked)

With a 5000 mAh battery with quick-charging, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, and a quad camera system, the Moto G8 Power is a solid budget phone choice. This is an International GSM phone, so it won't work with CDMA carriers. Make sure you're able to use it before purchasing!

Buy at Amazon

Satechi Labor Day Sale Offers 15% Off

From now until September 7th, you can save 15% off all of Satechi’s wares if you use the code SATLDAY15 at checkout. Now that’s my kind of Labor day sale! Satechi provides great accessories for your tech and mobile devices, so it’s definitely worth looking through their store page and seeing if there’s something you need. My personal recommendations? This headphone stand with USB 3.0 ports and this strong looking charging cable!

Satechi Labor Day Sale

Satechi provides quality accessories for your computer and mobile device. Take 15% off anything in their store by using the code SATLDAY15at checkout. You have until September 7th to stock up!

Buy at Amazon

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop for $900, Today Only

If you’ve been wanting a gaming laptop but really don’t want to pay above $1,000, today and today only is your chance to nab the Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop. One of Amazon’s daily Gold Box deals brings 15.6″ gaming laptop to a nice $900. With a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 144Hz display, you won’t even miss your gaming desktop when you pick this baby up.

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop

Your search for a good but sub $1,000 gaming laptop is over, because the Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop is it. But, you only have until the end of the day to pick it up for $900, so don't delay!

Buy at Amazon

OnePlus 8 for $700

OnePlus’s motto is never settle, so why settle for paying full price? By using the coupon code OPLD100OFF when checking out, you can get the Interstellar Glow model of the OnePlus 8 for $700, $100 off the MSRP. Our review says the OnePlus 8 has some similar functions to the OnePlus 7T, but by chopping $100 off the asking price, this very pretty looking phone is now worth looking at. Too bad the code doesn’t work with Glacial Green model of the phone, as well.

OnePlus 8 (Interstellar Glow)

Never settle for paying full price! The Interstellar Glow model of the OnePlus 8 is $100 off if you use code OPLD100OFFat checkout.

$700 at OnePlus

Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse for $30

It wasn’t until I seriously got into PC gaming that I realized how important a decent mouse is. Nothing is more frustrating than getting killed in a battle royale because your mouse lost its bluetooth connection or suffers from mysterious lag. Resolve those issues now with the Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse, which is $20 off today! This fancy mouse has a 6400 DPI sensor, seven programmable buttons for whatever you may need, and of course, it also lights up. Who doesn’t love some RGB goodness?

Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse

On sale for $30, the Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse has seven programmable buttons, a fun RGB palette, and a DPI toggle for FPS gameplay. Grab this one before it sells out!

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More Tech Deals

Looking for even more tech deals? We have them for you below! As a matter of fact, the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 has dropped another $50 since we featured it on Wednesday! Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7T has shot up $50, but it’s still $150 off so B&H Photo’s price is better than you’ll find elsewhere.

• SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC for $234 at Amazon
• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 15.6″ Touch-Screen Laptop for $1,000 at Best Buy
• Samsung 64 GB Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $280 at Samsung
• Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive for $58 at Amazon
• 32″ Dell S3221QS Curved Monitor for $381 at Dell
• Sony WHXB900N Noise Cancelling Headphones for $178 at Amazon
• OnePlus 7T 128GB Smartphone (Unlocked) for $450 at B&H Photo and Video
• HP OMEN 15.6″ Gaming Laptop for $1,250 at Best Buy

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[Update: Print Job Available] Chrome OS may soon get a native printing and scanning app

Update 1 (09/04/2020 @ 10:46 AM ET): . Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on March 11, 2020, is preserved below.

Late last year, Google announced that Cloud Print will be killed off in 2021. Cloud Print was a service that allowed users to connect a local printer to the cloud to print to it from any device. This tool was especially useful for Chrome OS devices, which left us wondering if some sort of replacement would be introduced. Google appears to be working on a solution.

There are several methods to print from a Chrome OS device, but the functionality is greatly lacking when compared to Windows or macOS. There’s no way to see current and queued jobs, which can be annoying if you want to cancel something. There’s also no real way to manage the printers you’ve used or to see errors when something inexplicably doesn’t print correctly.

The good news is Google appears to be working on a printing solution for Chrome OS. Last month, work began on a “Print Management app” for Chrome OS. This was discovered through a Chrome OS flag with that same title. The flag description reads: “Enables the print management app that allows Chrome OS users to view and manage their native print jobs.” This should be a web-based System Web App that will be launched from the Settings app. You’ll be able to see a list of recent printing jobs along with information about them.

What’s even more difficult than printing with Chrome OS? Scanning. Thankfully, Google appears to be working on something for this as well. Another new flag titled “Scanning UI” has a description that reads: “An experimental UI that allows users to interact with a connected scanner.” This UI will be included in the Print Management app, so it should be a nice one-stop for all your printing and scanning needs.

As Chrome OS has evolved over the years, it has continued to gain more abilities. Some of the things seem pretty basic, such as this printing and scanning app. There’s still a lot of work that needs to be done for the operating system to be on par with Windows and macOS.

Source: 9to5Google

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Update: Print Job available in Chrome OS 85

Chrome OS 85 has added a new app to the launched “Print Jobs”, which is the same “print management app” as mentioned above. This new app will give you a hub for viewing active and historical print jobs.

Source: ChromeUnboxed

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