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Apple patents a way to wirelessly transfer power between devices
Today, a patent was published at the USPTO from Apple that describes an interesting way to charge Apple devices. The patent describes a wireless charging coil that could transmit current bi-directionally. Thus, a theoretical iPad or MacBook with the same wireless could transfer a charge to an iPhone X or iPhone 8 with a depleted…
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HMD is hiring a team to expand presence of Nokia phones in the US
HMD’s Nokia phones have a limited presence in the US – a few mid-range to entry-level phones – but LinkedIn postings reveal that the company wants to hire a new team to help it grow. It needs an e-commerce lead to deal with HMD’s online distribution partners like Amazon and Best Buy. It needs a…
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Moto E5 Plus and Moto Z3 Play specs and design revealed by TENAA
A number of Motorola devices surfaced on TENAA hinting at nearing Chinese launch. The devices in question are the already introduced Moto Z3 Play and Moto E5 Play. Moto Z3 Play In a plot twist, the Moto Z3 Play for the Chinese market might come with better hardware. According to the listing, the device will…
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Oppo Find X fails bend test
The Oppo Find X with its innovative motorized top section that houses the cameras took the world by storm since it was announced, but there have been concerns about the durability of at least the sliding mechanism itself, if not the entire phone. These concerns are definitely not going to be put to rest by…
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Nokia Q2 profit misses analysts’ predictions, pins its hopes on 5G
Nokia’s operating profits for Q2 missed estimates – they were €334 million (42% down from Q2 last year) while analysts were predicting €373 million. The company is banking on money from 5G to improve the second half of 2018. Nokia’s largest business, Networks, brought in €4.7 billion in sales but only a tiny €69 million…
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