Google Messages testing floating conversation bubbles on Android 10

Google introduced a new API called "Bubbles" which would make it easier for app developers to push more visible notifications directly on top of the user's display, much like how Facebook Messenger does with its "Chat Heads" feature. The folks over at XDA-Developers were able to manually enable the Android Message Bubbles and they've posted some screen shots of the feature in action. There's honestly not much new to the feature compared to Facebook's Chat Heads - as you receive a message, you'll get a visual notification on top of your screen, so you don't have to leave the app you're...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Premium Edition postponed until February 2020

Xiaomi unveiled its Mi Watch last month alongside the Mi CC9 Pro. Its Xiaomi's first smartwatch to come with its "Mi" branding and it looks a lot like the Apple Watch. The Mi Watch has already been on sale since last month in China retailing for ~$186 and a Premium Edition of the Watch was also promised with a sapphire crystal display and stainless-steel frame. It was initially promised to go on sale by the end of this year, but the company has just released a statement about its delay on Weibo. Dear Mi fans, Thank you very much for your attention to the Xiaomi Watch Premium...

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Huawei Mate Xs gets 3C certification, will have 65W charging

Huawei's second-gen foldable has received a certification from the Chinese 3C regulator. According to the leaked document from the regulator the Huawei TAH-AN00m, which will be called the Mate Xs, will be capable of 65W wired charging. The Huawei Mate Xs will bring an improved hinge design and use the latest Kirin 990 5G chipset. It's also expected to be lighter than its predecessor. If Huawei's development goes to plan, the Mate Xs will make its first official appearance at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of February. Huawei will be looking to sell the device...

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Huawei to ship 100 million 5G smartphones in China next year

As the end of the year approaches, all eyes are locked on 2020 which is touted as the year of mass 5G adoption. China is expected to become the largest market for the next generation network and according to a new report, Huawei alone is likely to ship up to 100 million 5G smartphones in its home market. Shoichi Tosaka who serves as CEO of Japanese smart capacitor manufacturer Taiyo Yuden Co revealed that his company received its yearly 5G base station orders and expects orders for 5G smartphone components in the coming weeks as well. Huawei and ZTE are believed to be the two...

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab A4 S gets Bluetooth certification

Samsung is gearing to release another Android tablet soon. After delivering the premium Galaxy Tab S6, the Korean manufacturer will now bring a new mid-range slate with the upcoming Tab A4 S. The tablet was certified by the Bluetooth SIG bearing the SM-T307U model number and is revealed to support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Galaxy Tab A4 S Bluetooth certification Previously, the tablet was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance database where we learned it will come with dual-band Wi-Fi, Android 9 Pie and 32GB of onboard storage. It's also rumored to come with an 8-inch display and...

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Xiaomi Redmi 8a hands-on review

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