Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-registration page is now live

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold was supposed to be a few months ago, but with Samsung opting to go back to the drawing board to revisit its design and also to address certain build quality issues, it has resulted in the phone being delayed. Samsung has since confirmed that the handset will be released in September, but no dates have been specified yet.

The good news is that it looks like we could be getting close because it appears that the pre-registration page for the Galaxy Fold has gone live over in China. What this means is that users who are interested in the handset can register their interest and be notified of its availability. Note that this isn't to pre-order the phone, it's more about showing interest.

The page has yet to go live in North America, but if it's live in China, we assume that it should eventually find its way stateside.

The Galaxy Fold will be the first foldable phone from a mainstream consumer brand. In case you didn't know, a company by the name of Flexpai was actually the first to release a phone with a foldable display. It hasn't really gained much traction since its launch, so here's hoping the Galaxy Fold will fare better.

Huawei is also expected to launch their own foldable phone, although based on the reports we've heard so far, chances are it will probably be released around November at the earliest.

Source: SamMobile

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro could one-up the competition with a quad camera setup

Huawei was one of the first few smartphone companies to introduce a smartphone with a triple-lens camera setup on the back. It seemed excessive at that time, but it was a trend that soon caught on and now more companies are doing it. In fact, there are rumors that this year's iPhones could adopt a similar design.

Since now everyone is doing it, Huawei has lost a bit of their competitive edge, but they could regain that with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This is thanks to an alleged leaked promotional image in which it shows the upcoming smartphone sporting a quad-camera setup on its back. The design of the phone is in line with what we had previously seen, where instead of a square cutout on the back, Huawei has opted for a circular cutout (a trend that seems to be picking up).

Exactly what the camera configurations are is unclear, but the grainy image clearly shows a quad camera setup. It also shows part of the front of the phone where there is a massive notch and also we can't be sure if it's the angle, but it looks like it has slightly more dramatic curves on the side compared to before.

This, again, is in line with a previously leaked photo which showed that Huawei could be opting for a deeper curve with the display. Take this with a grain of salt, but we expect Huawei should be officially announcing something in the coming month or two.

Source: Weibo (via Slashleaks)

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IMDb app update delivers extraordinary new feature — dozens of free movies and shows

For a while now, IMDb TV has offered a limited selection of free, ad-supported movies and shows on its website or through Fire TV devices with Amazon Prime subscriptions. Thanks to a new update of the IMDb app, that same movie and show catalog is now available on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. The selection isn't anywhere near what Amazon, Netflix or Hulu has to offer, but I don't think anyone is going to complain about having access to free media. 

For the most part, the selection of movies and shows comes from Paramount and Lionsgate, including the Silver Linings Playbook, Age of Adaline, In the Heart of the Sea, Fringe and a whole lot more. More shows feature 2-3 45-second commercial breaks while a 2-hour movie typically comes with 5-6.

IMDb TV does change up its content lineup on a monthly basis. While this means there's always something new in the rotation, the new content that comes in typically replaces what's already there. That just means you'll need to watch the movies and TV shows that catch your eye pretty quickly before they're pulled and swapped out with something else.

Source: IMDb

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Google now rolling out text search in Photos

Google Photos continues to get more and more powerful. You can search through your photo library in very specific ways, with the service even recognizing different car brands and filtering through them. However, one feature that's long been missing is optical character recognition, or OCR.

Basically, OCR allows for Google to see the text in your photos, and will allow you to search that text. So if you're trying to find a screenshot or a photo of a billboard, you can search for the text that's in said image and get the proper result.

Luckily this feature is finally rolling out over the next month! Google Photos announced on Twitter that the rollout has begun in response to a user who saw that the feature is now available. You can also hit the Lens button and copy the text in the image, making for searches much easier.

Most of us will not see the feature at the moment, but we should all receive it soon. It's another great addition to the Google Photos service, so head to the app and check to see if you can search for text terms!

You spotted it! Starting this month, we're rolling out the ability to search your photos by the text in them.

Once you find the photo you're looking for, click the Lens button to easily copy and paste text. Take that, impossible wifi passwords 😏

— Google Photos (@googlephotos) August 22, 2019

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Android 10’s release date has been confirmed

Android 10 will be the next major Android update that Google will be releasing this year. Its release date, so far, has yet to be confirmed, although we had previously assumed that it will most likely be alongside the Pixel 4 smartphones that are expected to be announced this coming October.

As it turns out, there is a chance Android 10 could be released much sooner than we thought. This comes on the heels of a report from PhoneArena who spoke to two Google Support agents, both of whom have confirmed independently that the update will be released on the 3rd of September.

We should point out that this release will be for the Pixel smartphones. As expected, Google's Pixel series of smartphones will be the first to receive the update and is actually one of the perks of owning a Pixel handset. There is no word on when other handset makers are expected to release the update, but last we heard, HMD Global is planning for a partial release in Q4 2019.

As to how accurate this information is, the trouble is that sometimes companies don't always sync information with customer service reps and that sometimes the information that these reps have might be outdated or wrong. Either way, we'll have our fingers crossed and we should have the official details next week, assuming that this information is accurate.

Source: PhoneArena

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Fantastic deal knocks $70 off the 512GB SanDisk Extreme microSD card

These days with more of our media content starting to become available in 4K, it also means that it is starting to take up more disk space than ever. This is why smartphone makers are now offering their phones with up to 1TB of storage, versus back in the day where 128GB was the top tier offering.

If you're looking to expand your device's storage even further, then you might be interested in checking out this awesome deal for SanDisk's Extreme microSD card. This is because the microSD card with 512GB of storage is usually priced at $200, but thanks to a 35% discount, it has shaved $70 off the price and is now much more affordable at $130.

According to SanDisk, the Extreme microSD card will offer up to 160MB/s read speeds which means that transferring files from it to your computer should be pretty quick. It also has write speeds of up to 90MB/s. It will be compatible across devices that use microSD cards, although it does have features like UHS Speed Class 3 and Video Speed Class 30 that might make it more appealing to photographers.

In addition to that, it is also a rugged card where it is temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof and x-ray proof, making it perfect to take with you on the go.

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Great new Android apps to check out this week (AUG 25, 2019)

The Google Play store is full of awesome apps that can help you with tasks or simply help you take a break and relax with an engaging game. But how do you know what ones you should try? We can help you with that! Every week, we will share awesome new apps that we think you will enjoy. We are highlighting both apps and games this week including a Reign-style game and a way to better keep up with your expenses.

Take a look at the list below to find the perfect new game or app for you this week.

Captain We Have а Problem

Description: "Captain We Have a Problem!"- is a science fiction game full of irony, humor and Easter eggs. Undiscovered planets, space pirates, intelligent cactuses, aggressive machines, old Artificial Intelligent, ancient Warp Gods, cosmic vampires and more! 100+ different events are waiting for you in this game.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: New
• Installs: 500+

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dote

Description: dote is the best place to browse, save and purchase clothes. dote brings all the stores you love on one app so you can compare styles, price, and deals. When you checkout, enter your info once—no need to set up an account at every store. shop from brandy melville, urban outfitters, forever 21, mac, princess polly, madewell, colourpop, American Eagle, free people and so many more.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 4.5/5
• Installs: 5,000+

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Expenses: Simple Tracker

Description: The open-source finance app – free, quick and powerful. Track your expenses with a minimalistic interface. Expenses is designed to be free with no distracting ads. It is fully open-source and supported by donors. Expenses provides only essential features. You can track your budget easily, even offline. Expenses gives you the power of managing your spendings by tags. Customize the app to your needs.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 4./5
• Installs: 1,000+

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Sole Light

Description: Sole Light is an isometric puzzle game for iOS and Android. Discover the dystopian world by pushing rocks and controlling clones to solve puzzles. Enjoy the smooth gameplay and graphics. You might also want to look for a hidden deeper meaning.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: New
• Rating: New
• Installs: 1,000+

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Yora Adventures

Description: Storytelling made easy. With Yora Adventures you finally enjoy undistracted role-playing. The tabletop role-playing app takes over all the tiresome work. Everything you need to start and continue playing is integrated. Interactive Hero Creation lets players create their own heroes on the go, choose their attributes, skills, and attacks – quick and easy. Intuitive Game Master Guidance. Enjoy integrated maps, clean adventure text sections, simple NPC handling and more – digital ease for higher immersion.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: Yes
• Rating: 4.4/5
• Installs: 1,000+

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