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Amazon refreshes Fire HD 10 with faster processor and better battery

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Amazon is back with another refresh of its Fire HD 10 tablet line, this time punching up the processor and battery. And for the first time, it is adding USB C for charging.

As we’ve seen in the past, the Fire HD 10 will come in a standard edition and a kids-centric model. Both feature the same core hardware, including the 10.1-inch FHD display, an updated octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB/64GB storage capacity.

For the 2019 edition, Amazon has increased the battery life to 12 hours, up from the 10 hours of life from last year’s iteration. Thanks to the inclusion of USB Type-C, the tablet can be fully charged in four hours or less.

In terms of software, the Fire HD still run Android at the core. The newest models have Android 9 Pie under the hood with hands-free Alexa capability. A new picture-in-picture feature lets users minimize select video apps so you can watch content while operating other programs.

Fire HD 10 Specifications

  • 10.1-inch widescreen Full HD 1080p display (1920 x 1200)
  • Octa-core 2.0GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • Up to 12 hours mixed usage battery life
  • 32GB/64GB storage
  • microSD expansion card slot for up to 512GB media
  • USB-C charging port
  • Dolby Atmos audio
  • Dual band Wi-Fi
  • Front-facing, rear cameras
  • Hands-free Alexa
  • Picture-in-picture

Fire HD 10 Kids Edition

The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition still has the same UI as its predecessors, making it easier and more accessible for young users. Additionally, it comes with a child-friendly case and one year of complimentary FreeTime Unlimited. The Kids Edition also has a two-year “worry-free guarantee”.

Amazon’s FreeTime Unlimited, runs $4.99 per month ($2.99 for Prime members) and continues to improve with each generation. The content subscription includes thousands of vetted movies, shows, books, audiobooks, and other media. Titles are all kid-friendly so parents can rest easy and not worry about them coming across inappropriate material.

Availability

Both the standard Fire HD 10 and the kids variant will be widely available starting from October 30 with prices starting at $150 and $200, respectively. Both models can be pre-ordered immediately at Amazon.

The Fire HD 10 comes in Plum, Black, Twilight Blue, and (new) White with optional ($40) cases in Plum, Charcoal Black, Twilight Blue, Sandstone White, and Sage.

An introductory offer sees Amazon selling the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets in a multi-pack option. As such, if you buy two Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets, you’ll save $50.

Fire TV continues to be the number one streaming media player for families in the U.S. and has more than 37 million active users globally.

FreeTime Unlimited

Today also sees Amazon bringing FreeTime Unlimited to Fire TV Sticks, meaning kids can watch shows, movies, and curated Prime Video content on TVs with Fire TV sticks.

Samsung’s new Chromebook 4 lines starts at $230

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Samsung on Monday announced its Chromebook 4 series, a pair of Chrome-powered laptops which feature a sleek and modern design and affordable price point.

The two Chromebooks are very thin, very light, and very durable. Tested against temperature, dust, and other shocks, the two are really cool looking, too. Indeed, neither have visible screws anywhere on the body.

The new line offers up to 64GB storage, up to 6GB RAM, and an Intel Celeron Processor N4000 as well as Gigabit Wi-Fi capabilities. Moreover, they feature USB-C, microSD, headphones jacks, and 720p HD cameras.

The Chromebook 4 offers an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display with a 12.5 hour battery life while the Chromebook 4+ packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) screen with a 10.5 hour battery.

Availability

The Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ are on sale immediately with pricing that starts at $230 and $300, respectively. If interested in purchasing, you can find them at Best Buy, Samsung.com, and other retailers. Learn more about the Samsung Chromebook 4 series at the Samsung website.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro review

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ZTE was at one time the third-largest smartphone maker in the US and is mostly known for its entry-level and mid-range phones. However, it has also garnered loyal fans with its affordable Axon flagship line, one of the most popular being the Axon 7. ZTE is back and ready to amaze us with its successor, the Axon 10 Pro.

Design

The Axon 10 Pro is a beautifully designed phone with its vibrant blue glass back, curved display, and narrow bezels. It’s also surprisingly lightweight for a phone with a rather large battery inside.

Even though the bezels are narrow to keep up with 2019 design trends, you’ll still notice a chin at the bottom, along with a notch at the top for the front-facing camera.

Display

The Axon 10 Pro makes use of a FHD+ (2340 x 1080) panel with a tall 6.47-inch (19.5:9 aspect ratio) display. That’s a step down from the QHD panel found in the Axon 7 and, while it’s not as crisp, it is still a fine-looking display.

The screen gets plenty bright for using outdoors, the color saturation looks pleasant, and the lower resolution is a big help for battery life.

Due to ever-shrinking bezels, there is no LED notification light on the Axon 10 Pro. Instead, you can enable the always-on display which allows you to see the clock, date, battery level, and, of course, notification icons.

This time around the fingerprint sensor has been moved into the display we see in OnePlus and many other 2019 flagships. The optical sensor works just about as good as you would expect, meaning it’s accurate most of the time and unlocks in around one second or less.

Sound

Another big design shake-up from the Axon 7 is the lack of two front-facing stereo speakers and the headphone jack. The Axon 7 made a name for itself for its audio prowess and, unfortunately, the Axon 10 Pro is a bit of a step backward.

ZTE now makes use of a speaker design similar to many other manufacturers who hope to maximize the screen to body ratio. Specifically, it includes one bottom-firing speaker and an earpiece for stereo sound.

This definitely doesn’t sound as good as the Axon 7’s front-facing speakers, and the earpiece speaker sounds especially weak. The trade-off is a phone with slimmer bezels and arguably a better design.

The headphone jack is another regrettable loss, but ZTE is just following the latest trends in the smartphone market. Even Samsung has finally retired the headphone jack. At least there is a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack in the box.

Software

ZTE has done a good job over the years of adding extra features to enhance Android. It does so without filling phones with bloat or giving them an unnecessary redesign. The Axon 10 Pro is no different in these regards. It runs a nearly stock version of Android 9 Pie with only slight UI changes to the quick tiles and settings menu.

To find what really sets the Axon 10 Pro apart from stock Android, you’ll need to open the Features menu in the settings. This is where you’ll find most of ZTE’s enhancements to Android.

From here, you’ll be able to tweak the system navigation, enabled one-handed mode, turn on gestures such as flip to mute, rise to wake, and more. One of my favorites is double-tap to wake, which I use countless times a day.

One of the great benefits of having a nearly stock version of Android is quick updates. At the time of writing, the Axon 10 Pro currently has the September update patch and ZTE promises Android 10 before the end of 2019.

Performance

My review unit of the Axon 10 Pro has a Snapdragon 855 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of storage. The performance has been rather snappy for me while opening and switching apps.

The Snapdragon 855 is one of the two flagship processors to be released in 2019 from Qualcomm, with the Snapdragon 855+ still not widely available. So, it’s no surprise paired with a near-stock version of Android that the Axon 10 Pro performs like a champ.

ZTE offers a version with 12GB of RAM if that’s your thing, and it’ll only cost you $50 more. This is very reasonable.

My only qualm with the performance is when the over-aggressive task management would shut down apps in the background. This happened from time to time, but you can curb this behavior a bit by tweaking the power saving features in the settings.

Camera

The Axon 10 Pro includes three cameras on the back consisting of a 48MP f/1.7 for the main camera, an 8MP f/2.4 3X telephoto lens, and a 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide shooter.

Unfortunately, the camera is the weakest link on the Axon 10 Pro. It does a decent job in brightly lit scenes with pleasing colors and a good amount of dynamic range. However, overall the images tend to come out rather soft and overly bright due to poor software processing. Comparing with another camera app I was able to get much sharper results from the same lens and sensor combo.

The three-camera setup on the back is most welcomed though, as the 3X telephoto and ultra-wide lens provide you with plenty of shooting options. My favorite was the ultra-wide camera, which does a fantastic job of keeping lines straight when distortion correction is enabled.

Another disappointment is that advanced features such as HDR don’t work when you use the full 48MP on the main camera.

That wasn’t an issue for me though, as I left the camera in 12MP the majority of the time and would rather utilize HDR over a higher resolution. One feature I missed was the ability to shoot in 16:9 though, as the Axon 10 Pro only provides 4:3, 1:1, or 19.5:9 shooting options.

Taking photos in low-light was also a challenge, without optical stabilization built-in you are left to rely on electronic stabilization. While EIS is better than nothing, it still requires much steadier hands than OIS. Even with the steadiest of hands, low-light images were often disappointing with lots of noise.

Like most phones these days, the Axon 10 Pro includes a Night shooting mode. Don’t get this confused with the Night modes on other phones. It does little to nothing for night time photos here aside from blur the noise and increase the brightness.

The front-facing 20MP f/2.0 camera does well enough for all of your selfie needs. The Axon 10 Pro provides you with plenty of control over the beauty modes, including disabling it entirely. It also features a portrait mode like most modern-day phones these days which does a relatively good job, even in some challenging situations.

Overall, the Axon 10 Pro gives you plenty of options when taking photos and will do an adequate job as long as you’re in a well-lit area. It’s only when you get into low-light situations that you’ll be disappointed. Just remember when compared to most other flagships on the market, you’re still getting a capable camera at a fraction of the cost.

Battery

The Axon 10 Pro is a battery champ. The 4000mAh battery paired with the FHD+ resolution does wonders here. I was consistently able to get more than five hours screen-on time per charge. Most times, I probably could have gotten two-days of moderate usage without charging.

When it does come time to charge, the Axon 10 Pro features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 which comes in handy with a massive 4000mAh battery. It also utilizes 15W wireless charging with its new glass back for those of you looking to go wire-free. Whether you choose to charge up wired or wireless, you won’t be waiting long.

Final Thoughts

At a time where flagship phones come in at $1,000 or more, ZTE shows up with a contender that’s nearly half the price. For only $549, the Axon 10 Pro will give you a phone that performs like a thousand dollar flagship. It boasts stunning battery life and a beautiful design.

My biggest criticism would be the mediocre camera performance when compared to flagships on the market. In the end, that’s a minor complaint considering all that the Axon 10 Pro serves up here.

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Google Pixel 4 could launch at all four major carriers

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Google could launch its next phone, the Pixel 4, with all four of the big wireless providers. According to a leak provided to PhoneArena, AT&T may finally join the others in offering the big flagship device.

The previous models, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, are available at Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Google does offer an unlocked version direct to consumers which works on AT&T, but that’s as close as it gets.

Prior to this year, Verizon had a strong hold on the Pixel line, having been the sole wireless carrier to offer the phone. The Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 series were sold unlocked and through Verizon’s stores and website.

READ: Pixel 3 XL review after one year with the phone

The new information comes by way of an internal email sent to AT&T which suggests the carrier is in process of readying a retail presence. As such, it appears it will supply each store with a company owned phone which will then be used by a dedicated team member.

Samsung and Apple offer a similar program, both of which are designed to educated sales reps and provide somewhat of an “expert” on site.

The email doesn’t say when the Google Pixel 4 goes on sale; however, it does indicate that stores should have already decided who the appointed staff member is for the phone.

The Pixel 4 will be formally announced with pricing and availability at an event on October 15.

Nokia 4.2 review

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Nokia has been around for what seems like forever. The brand has been a true pioneer in mobile, but the powerhouse behind the name has changed numerous times. Fortunately, the company’s latest parent, HMD Global, seems determined to make great Android phones like the new Nokia 4.2 we’ve been testing for the last two weeks.

Design and Build

The overall design of the Nokia 4.2 is a little lackluster, but we’ve been surprised by just how well-made the device feels. Overall, you have a pretty standard slab of a phone with a familiar design with a few exceptions.

To the right side of the phone, you have a volume rocker and power button. This is where our first true Nokia flair shows up. The power button is exactly like every other one you’ve seen… until you get your first notification. Then the button reveals a glorious LED light that pulses to make sure you see you have messages to check.

We’re suckers for a notification LED and Nokia has made this one very unique while also using a functional button that was already there.

Around the left side of the phone, you have a SIM slot and a new addition to the Nokia lineup this year with a dedicated Google Assistant button. Again, this is great tweak to a simple design that most manufacturers don’t offer which adds functionality in a subtle way.

At the top of the Nokia 4.2, we find a lonely headphone jack. While the rest of the market is pulling away from this old standard of input, most mid-range to budget phones still seem to have it available.

On the bottom is the aging standard microUSB charging port. We simply don’t believe any phone in 2019 should have one of these but here it is. It’s been more than four years since the tech world started adopting USB type C as the new charging standard and we feel all phones should be there by now.

Another notable detail for the Nokia 4.2 is the inclusion of NFC. This is often a hardware feature that doesn’t make the cut on budget phones but we’re glad it’s in the $189 device. This an added bonus that users can appreciate in real-life usage if they’ve used wireless payments in their daily routine.

Software

The software found on the Nokia 4.2 is Android 9 and HMD Global has been very adamant about using Android One its phones. For those that may not know what that includes we’ll take a moment to expand.

Android One certification from Google comes with a few caveats. You’ll get super “stock” version with guaranteed updates. That includes three years of monthly security patches and two years of full OS version refreshes. That requirement is head and shoulders above what most promise from their sub-$200 Android phones and even rivals many flagship devices.

Performance

Daily performance has been a mixed bag in our usage. The software is clean and snappy most of the time; however, sometimes when pushed, the lesser hardware of the Snapdragon 439 processor does show evidence of slowing down. You’ll occasionally see a lag between apps and multi-tasking that you simply don’t see with beefier hardware.

Sure, it’s still perfectly acceptable for the price of the Nokia 4.2, but it’s noticeable enough to mention. Is it any worse than other phones from competitors like Moto? We’d say no. Truth be told, many users would be hard to catch the difference.

Cameras

The front-facing 2-megapixel camera is in a notch on at the top of the front panel. It’s acceptable. We wouldn’t say much more about it really, but it can take a respectable selfie when needed.

Around the rear, you have a 13-megapixel shooter that left us pleasantly surprised. The pics snapped with the rear camera are much better than expected. They aren’t in the class of any flagship, we found them more than capable of snapping the occasional Instagram photo or a pic of the dog to share with family members.

Screen

The Nokia 4.2 has a 5.71-inch full HD+ screen that’s just OK. When the brightness is cranked up the display is fine, but the phone is often overly aggressive on turning brightness down. This results in a muddy, dim display most of the time. We did find that the phone used machine learning to mitigate this issue the more we used the phone. By the time our two weeks were up, the display did a better job of keeping a higher brightness level.

Battery Life

The Nokia 4.2 has a 3000mAh power supply, and as such, we never had an issue getting a day’s worth of use. The combination of stock Android, power-friendly Snapdragon 439, and the lower resolution (720 x 1520) display all lead to positive results in daily power consumption. These numbers are always subjective to each user, so just keep that in mind.

Conclusion

Overall, the Nokia 4.2 is a solid entry to the budget market for HMD Global. The price of $189 pits it squarely against the likes of the Moto E6, Samsung A20, and Huawei Honor 8x.

Even with this low-end market becoming crowded, Nokia has a real contender with the Android One powered device. With solid construction, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and that beautiful LED notification light, we see a phone with a quirky attitude that stands out.

You can purchase the Nokia 4.2 in our test model’s pink and an alternative black edition. Head over to Amazon if interested in adding this phone to your cart for $189.

US Cellular outlines its first 5G cities

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US Cellular this week announced its first markets expected to see 5G coverage. Starting from the first quarter of next year (Q1 2020), customers in select Iowa and Wisconsin cities will get the next-gen network.

“Iowa and Wisconsin are two of our largest markets and we’re excited to introduce 5G technology to customers in both urban and rural communities where other carriers have not.”

According to US Cellular, hundreds of cities will be included in the first round of expansion. Notable markets include the following.

Iowa

  • Cedar Rapids
  • Davenport
  • Des Moines
  • Dubuque
  • Waterloo

Wisconsin

  • Green Bay
  • Madison
  • Milwaukee
  • Oshkosh
  • Racine

US Cellular, like other carriers, will take a few years to get its 5G network fully deployed. It plans to utilize 600MHz spectrum for the initial launch which promises a more responsive mobile experience and the ability to connect more devices to its network at once.

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What’s the holdup with Netflix and Google Smart Displays?

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Google has a new range of devices that are very important to its future hardware plans. The smart display is a new venue for the company to literally present Google Assistant to users with a great out-of-the-box experience. However, these devices are also amazing Google Cast units as well, but one major partner is missing: Netflix.

What’s Missing?

While you can watch most streaming apps like Hulu, YouTube, and Plex via Cast on any Nest Hub (previously Google Home Hub), Netflix has been missing since Google’s launch. There’s a lot of speculation on why this the case. We’ll try to dive deeper in some of the reasons we think this option is currently missing.

New Technology

First, and foremost, the Google Nest Hub, and smart displays are still a fairly new form factor. Both Google and its partners are still experimenting with what these screens should and shouldn’t do. Hell, at launch, the editions from the likes of Lenovo didn’t even run the same OS.

The underlying technology is there to at least make an attempt in Netflix playback. Google Nest Hubs all have Google Cast built into the OS and the app supports video playback via this protocol. This points to how Netflix is very particular on how they release the streaming services to devices.

Not Netflix Certified Hardware

That leads us to the more likely scenario- Netflix is dedicated to making sure that its content is seen in the most positive light possible. The last thing the company wants it to have a sub-par experience due to some unforeseen immaturity of the Google Nest Hub. With this, Netflix has a metric it requires devices to meet before the service can become available.

Google and Netflix have both eluded, but never confirmed that this is the reasoning behind the omission on Google Nest Hubs. Each company has been quoted on talks between the two to find a solution. However, at the moment we still are in waiting. Without Netflix’s approval, Google can’t just make this work on its own.

What Happens Next?

Honestly, we wait and see, but I have confidence that these two content giants will eventually make this work.

Google sees video playback as a real differentiation for its smart displays like Nest Hub over the closest competition from Amazon’s Echo Show series. Cast allows many more streaming services to have access to this new form factor with very little change to developers current applications.

Netflix also will have more motivation to open the service to Google’s platform once the sales increase. Google is making a huge fall push with more hardware like the larger in-house model of the Google Nest Hub Max and refreshes from partners like Lenovo as well.

We hope this additional streaming option comes sooner rather than later. It really is the biggest missing video on demand for the Google array of smart displays.

Sony WF-1000XM3 review

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Sony has made a real name for itself in personal audio over the past couple of years. First, it took the crown away from Bose for over the ear ANC headphones, and now it’s looking to dominate the truly wireless headphone market with the WF-1000XM3.

Design

As far as truly wireless buds go the Sony WF-1000XM3 are slightly bulky with a fairly large case. However, when you consider the long battery life along with the active noise canceling capabilities, the WF-1000XM3 buds are rather svelte.

Despite the size, the buds themselves are rather lightweight and feature touch controls on both the left and the right side. Touch controls aren’t the most user-friendly to begin with but placing them in a little divot makes it easier to use.

Besides the larger than average size, the only real downside with the design of the WF-1000M3 comes from the lack of water/sweat resistance. Which is something to be aware of when you’re spending this kind of cash on some headphones.

The case is made of plastic and features a soft-touch feel and charges with USB-C, which I am a big fan of and makes me oh so happy. The buds only fit into the case one way and are held in place with magnets making it easy to insert while ensuring they won’t fall out even when the lid is open.

Comfort

Sony provides you with two different sets of ear tips in a range of sizes making it easier to find the optimal fit for your ears. As someone with smaller than average ear canals, I was still able to find a set that fit my ears comfortably and prevented the buds from falling out. Well, prevented them from falling out more frequently, because it did happen on the rare occasion.

While using the WF-1000XM3 headphones I was able to listen to music well over an hour before I felt any sort of ear fatigue. Oddly, instead of feeling it in my ear canal, the discomfort began on the inside of my ear where the buds rest.

User Experience

The WF-1000XM3 buds are easy to remove from the carrying case and after you’ve paired them once, they will automatically power on and pair with your device each time you remove them. They will also power down and disconnect from your device once placed back in the case.

I mentioned before that touch controls are not the most user-friendly on headphones. I’ve never been a fan of this interface but Sony placed the controls in a divot making it easier to find, while also preventing accidental touches when inserting or removing from your ears due to the placement. Which, in general, accidentally activating the controls is one of my biggest complaints with touch controls on headphones.

The controls offer all of the typical controls you expect from headphones such as, play/pause, skipping tracks, answering calls, and activating different modes.

One function that is not offered though, is the ability to control the volume, which I found to be a big bummer. If you want to adjust the volume you’ll have to reach for your phone or smartwatch.

There is also a built-in sensor that will automatically pause your music when you remove one or both of the buds and start the music again once you place them back in your ear, or cover the sensor.

App

The Sony Headphones app adds a lot of useful functionality to the buds and I recommend you get it as soon as you get the buds. It allows you to enable different audio settings, change the equalizer, control the active noise cancellation, and even customize the touch-sensitive buttons.

By using the app I was able to switch on Ambient Sound Control, which is one of my favorite features on these headphones. Have you ever needed to stop and hear your surroundings for a second or answer a question for someone real quick? That requires taking your headphones out and is a huge annoyance. Not with Ambient Sound Control.

By using this setting you can long-press on the touch-sensitive button and it lets in all the ambient noise, making it quick and easy to listen to what is around you without the need to remove the headphones.

Sound Quality

The Sony WF-1000XM3 is not only one of the best-sounding pairs of truly wireless buds I’ve ever heard, it’s also one of the best pair of Bluetooth earbuds I’ve heard period. Combined with some of the advanced audio settings and equalizer in the app, I was blown away by the sound these produced.

As someone who enjoys a nice thump of bass, I was able to adjust them to give me the deep clean sound that I crave. What’s more, it did not make music sound muddy. The highs were restrained and yet so clear and it gave plenty of sound separation to help you pick out individual instruments in each track.

The WF-1000XM3 also provide a nice open sound stage allowing you to feel as if the music is all around you and not just jammed into your ear canal. That’s something I particularly look for in headphones because I enjoy a nice open sound and these Sony buds definitely delivered.

I must note that in order to really get the best out of the audio quality, I had to enable the DSEE HX processing, enable Ambient Sound Control, and make slight adjustments to the equalizer for my own preferences.

Noise Cancellation

Considering Sony’s reputation with the WH-1000XM3, it’s no surprise I found the active noise cancellation on the WF-1000XM3 buds to be more than acceptable. While they won’t tune out all the noise around you, it’s great for blocking out some of the background noise like what you’d experience on an airplane or from your air conditioner.

Pair that with the tight seal with the comfy ear tips Sony provides and enough volume, and you should be able to block out all of those monotonous sounds and focus on your music.

Sony’s app will even allow you to adjust how much ambient sound you allow in which is handy for when you’re out and about and don’t want to be caught off guard.

Bluetooth Connection

For the most part, I found the connection to be good on the Sony WF-1000XM3 buds, except for the occasional drop out here and there. However, I did have the buds set to sound quality priority within the app during those occasions.

If you leave it set to the default, which puts a priority on a stable connection, then you can most likely avoid those stutters. For me, I felt it was worth the rare drop out to ensure the best audio quality for my ears.

Battery Life

Sony quotes the WF-1000XM3 buds for six hours of continuous listening with a case that provides three additional charges. That all adds up to 24 total hours of listening time.

In my experience, I rarely listen to music for longer than 2-4 hours at a time and with charging the case every few days, I never experienced the buds dying on me.

If you do find the buds running low then one of the best parts is how fast they do charge, 10 minutes of charging will get you 90 minutes worth of listening time. It’s for that reason that most of the time when I removed the buds they reported having a full charge.

Final Thoughts

Once again, Sony has stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park. Similar to the over the ear WH-1000XM3 counterpart, the new truly wireless WF-1000XM3 are some of the best sounding headphones on the market with class-leading noise cancellation.

It’s rare to find a pair of truly wireless headphones with this level of sound quality and number of features. It makes the $230 price tag worth it if you care about solid build quality, impeccable sound, and owning the most fully-featured pair of truly wireless headphones on the market.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL specs and details surface ahead of launch

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As if we were to expect anything else in the run-up to its announcement, it appears the full set of specifications have leaked for the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.

We’d seen plenty of rumors and conjecture over the last few months as the picture comes into focus for Google’s annual flagship phones. While most of the details had bubbled to the surface, we’re now getting what’s likely the complete list of hardware for the two phones.

According to information obtained by 9to5google, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will have a number of specifications in common. This has been the case for previous generations so it’s nice to see that Google isn’t muddying things up.

As it appears today, the key difference between the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be the screen size and battery. More specifically, the former will have a 5.7-inch display with a 2800mAh battery while the latter packs a 6.3-inch display and 3700mAh battery.

Both phones are expected to have “Ambient EQ” with refresh rates up to 90Hz, but it remains to be seen exactly how that works. It’s not entirely clear what the Ambient EQ is, but we suspect it’s a setting that automatically adjusts colors, brightness, and contrast based on environment.

READ: We review the Pixel 3  XL at one year

The common specifications are expected to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. Rounding things out are a pair of rear cameras (12-megapixel dual-pixel and 16-megapixel telephoto), stereo speakers, and USB Type-C ports.

For software and other features, we should also expect Face Unlock, Motion Sense, and the Titan M Security Module. Additionally, the processor is listed with a Pixel Neural Core.

Not mentioned here, but definitely something we’re keen to learn more about, is the Soli chip. It’s expected that the phone will allow for gestures for media playback and other functions.

It’s possible the Pixel Neural Core is a rebranded or evolved version of the Pixel Visual Core found in the Pixel 3 line. Responsible for excellent low-light images and other camera enhancements, it’s a special imaging chip that takes advantage of the hardware.

When it comes to the subject of what’s included in the box, 9to5google says it will come with a 1m USB-C to USB-C cable, 18W USB-C power adapter, a quick switch (USB-A to USB-C), SIM tool, and guide. Should this be accurate, the Pixel 4 will not come with a USB-C headphone adapter or USB-C earbuds.

Google’s launch event for the Pixel 4 and other hardware is slated for October 15. We should get a full understanding of the software features and special enhancements that come with the flagship phones.

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