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Everton Favretto Allegedly, the M4s operate via Class 1 Bluetooth 5.0 and support SBC, AAC, and LDAC but not aptX. The untouchable Sony WH-1000XM3 appears to have a new successor close on its heels, the Sony WH-1000XM4. According to image and manual leaks noticed by Everton Favretto, Sony’s anticipated headset will introduce hands-free access to virtual assistants like Google and Alexa as well as improved battery life. No need to be dubious of the source: the photos and manual were filed by Anaetal, which is Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC. Here are the most important takeaways from the leaked document: the Sony WH-1000XM4 appears to support hands-free access to virtual assistants, as indicated by the sentence, “quando a configuração de comutação automática do speak to chat está ativada,” which roughly translates to “when the automatic speak to chat switching setting is enabled,” later citing both Google Assistant and Alexa . We also expect even longer battery life thanks to impr

Xiaomi Xiaomi officially announced the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in the first half of February. Shortly after, the company released the device in China, while a global launch was slated for Mobile World Congress 2020 . Thanks to MWC’s cancelation , the Mi 10 series’ launch was postponed, and we had yet to hear the company announce a new launch date until today. A post by the official Xiaomi Twitter account reveals the company has rescheduled the launch date for March 27, 2020. Though the tweet doesn’t explicitly say this is the Xiaomi Mi 10 series’ launch event, it’s pretty obvious. The company designed a not-so-subtle 10 in the graphic and included the #Mi10 hashtag. Enough waiting! See you on March 27th! Make sure you tune in to get all the details. #Mi10 #LightsCameraAction pic.twitter.com/8nNJ4Alyth — Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 6, 2020 The tweet doesn’t tell us when the devices will be available following the event, but we hope customers won’t have to wait for too long. T

Today you can pick up the 128GB version of the Google Pixel 4 XL for just $750. That’s an all-time low price on Amazon, and less than the cost of the 64GB model right now. The deal only covers the Just Black version of the device, but you can always change the color with a case . While you’re limited by your color choice, you aren’t limited by what the Pixel can do. You can enjoy the powerful Pixel 4 XL camera and use Night Sight to your heart’s content. You can also rely on Google Assistant to help you get through your day with texts, Quick Gestures, and more. Carriers are working on ways to defeat robocalls , but the Pixel 4 XL takes it a step further. Google Assistant will help to filter out spam before your phone even rings. If you’re a power user, you can also play all day with the adaptive battery and quick-charge capabilities. Since this is a record low price on Amazon, the larger-capacity Google Pixel 4 XL could sell-out very quickly. You can grab yours for $750 via the

Xiaomi has confirmed to Android Authority that the first and only UK Mi Store is no longer open for business. The store, which was located in the Westfield shopping center in Sheperd’s Bush, London, officially closed on March 5, 2020. The Twitter account for the store is now offline (thanks to reader Daniel Bertman for the tip) and the Westfield London website has been updated with a disclaimer that the UK Mi Store is no longer open for trading. In a statement, a Xiaomi spokesperson said of the decision to close the UK Mi Store: This adjustment to our local retail strategy is a reaction to our fast growing business in Western Europe. Since our official arrival in the UK over one year ago, we have loved building relationships with our users, Mi Fans and partners and thank them all for their support. UK users and Mi Fans can continue to purchase Xiaomi products through our official website mi.com/uk and other official channels that will be announced along with our product launche

The Oppo Find X2 Pro became official today, and the review of the device’s rear camera system is already up over at DxOMark . Remarkably, the Find X2 Pro now sits comfortably at the very top of the list of the best mobile cameras you can get right now. The only other device at the same level is the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro , which has the same rear camera score as the Oppo Find X2 Pro, which is 124. For comparison, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus both earned a score of 117 and the Google Pixel 4 has a score of 112. DxOMark also reviews selfie cameras and audio capabilities of smartphones. However, the scores for the Oppo Find X2 Pro in those metrics haven’t been revealed yet. To see what the Find X2 Pro can do, check out the three shots below. Although there are absolutely subtle differences in each shot, the similarities between them can’t be denied. Oppo Find X2 Pro Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max Elsewhere in DxOMark’s review, the team

The USB-C port is one of the most consistently present features on modern smartphones. It serves a basic role: to provide data and power signals to and from your phone. It’s simple, easy-to-use, and increasingly ubiquitous ( unless you like iPhones ). But what if I told you that the quintessential Android smartphone series is hiding something about the USB-C port in its own phones? Related: USB Power Delivery explained The majority of Google Pixel phones sport USB 3.1 ports. The few exceptions are the first Pixel , which utilized 3.0, and the budget Pixel 3a with 2.0. What this means is that most of Google’s flagships should transfer files over a cable pretty briskly, or at least as fast as its competition. Google's Pixel 4 is twice as slow as its competition. After running some tests for another project, I came across some perplexing results, however. It turns out the file transfer rate for Pixel phones is well below the competition. The latest smartphone from the