Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro renders show quad cameras and no headphone jack or Bixby button - XDA Developers

The excitement has started building up for the next major launch from Samsung – the Galaxy Note 10 series. While the Galaxy Note 10 series is expected to be officially unveiled in August, multiple rumors have already been pouring in. These include speculations about as many as four different models in the series and Samsung’s intent of finally banishing the headphone jack along with the hardware buttons on the phablet series. Yesterday, we came across our first look of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, courtesy of seasoned leaker @OnLeaks and today, he has revealed the Pro variant in the series through another set of digital renders.

Evidently, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will also come with a hole punch display and will lack a headphone jack as well as a dedicated button for Bixby. Similar to the purported Galaxy Note 10, the Note 10 Pro will feature a glass sandwich design with a thin metal frame. In terms of size, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro is believed to measure 162.3 x 77.4 x 7.9mm. With these dimensions, the Pro device will have almost the same size and build as the Galaxy S10 5G. The display will be half an inch bigger, measuring 6.75-inches diagonally, and can be expected to sport a Quad HD+ resolution. It will also house the in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

A noticeable change on the back is the quad camera setup. There is a three-camera array on the top left of the back side of the smartphone along with a Time of Flight sensor on the right side. Given the configuration of the Galaxy S10 5G’s camera setup, we can expect the primary sensor to be accompanied by telephoto and wide-angle sensors. There is no concrete information to support if Samsung will use the telephoto module with 5X optical zoom, which it recently began mass-producing.

The volume rocker and the power button can be seen on the left edge of the smartphone. Additionally, the bottom edge will house the USB-C port, the primary microphone, S Pen slot, and the speaker grille. The top edge features the SIM tray and two holes of which one would be for an IR blaster.

The internal specifications of the Galaxy Note 10 Pro are not much of a mystery as we already know that it will be powered by Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 depending on the region along with up to 12GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the smartphone should have options going up to 512GB (or even more) of UFS 3.0 type storage. We can also expect support for 5G.

Besides the difference in size compared to the Galaxy Note 10, the Note 10 Pro has an addition ToF sensor. But the rest of the features appear to be similar.

We hope to learn more about these two (and other) devices in the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series in the future.

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Leaked Galaxy Note 10 Pro renders show massive display, loads of cameras - Phone Arena

Just 24 hours after the first CAD-based renders of the Galaxy Note 10 leaked out, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer is back with new renders of the Galaxy Note 10 Pro that showcase what is almost certainly the flagship’s final design.

Symmetrical bezels up front, four cameras on the rear

As you'd expect, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro doesn't differ too much from the standard Galaxy Note 10 when it comes to looks. The main reason for this is the curved AMOLED display up front which, once again, arrives paired with minimal side bezels, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, symmetrical upper and lower bezels, and a small punch hole for the front-facing camera. This time around, though, the display's diagonal has been increased to a whopping 6.75-inches – the Galaxy Note 10 will apparently include a 6.3-inch panel.

Taking a look at the rear of the smartphone, the triple-camera setup found on the smaller flagship has been retained. But in order to better differentiate the two, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will seemingly include a second column to the right that'll house a dedicated Time-of-Flight sensor, an LED flash, and what could potentially be a laser autofocus system.

Overall, the flagship's quadruple-camera setup should be comparable to the one found on Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G. In fact, rumor has it the smartphone will simply borrow its sensors from that device. If true, consumers can expect to find a main 12-megapixel snapper paired with a variable aperture lens, a 12-megapixel super-wide-angle camera that supports a 123-degree field of view, and a 16-megapixel snapper coupled with a 2x telephoto zoom lens.

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Completing the external setup looks set to be a stereo speaker setup that pairs the in-ear speaker with a bottom-firing one and the Galaxy Note line's iconic S Pen stylus. Also present is a USB-C port along the bottom of the smartphone and what appears to be an IR Blaster on top. Unfortunately, fans of the 3.5mm headphone jack appear to be out of luck as today's CAD-based renders suggest the port won't be present. Another missing feature is the dedicated Bixby button.

Snapdragon 855 for the US and a new chip for Europe

Like most 2019 flagships including Samsung's own Galaxy S10 series, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro is expected to arrive powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 in the US. But as is often the case, European consumers and many other international buyers are set to receive an Exynos-powered model. And if rumors are to be believed, an upgrade could be on the cards.

Although the Exynos 9820 that Samsung uses inside the Galaxy S10 lineup for Europe isn't a weak processor, it often struggles to keep up with Qualcomm's alternative in terms of  performance and battery life due to the fact that it's built on an 8-nanometer manufacturing process rather than the newer 7-nanometer process. With the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro, Samsung is reportedly aiming to close this gap by introducing a new chip called the Exynos 9825.

As its name indicates, the chip will be an improved version of the Exynos 9820 that should hopefully offer a slight improvement in performance, but more importantly, it'll apparently be manufactured on the 7-nanometer process. This should translate into improved efficiency and better battery life for users, thus reducing the differences between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants of Samsung's upcoming flagships.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro release date and availability

The Galaxy Note 10 Pro is expected to arrive in early or mid-August alongside the more compact Galaxy Note 10. Pre-orders for the two flagships are expected to commence immediately after the introduction event and should precede a launch in late August or early September.

Pricing information in addition to pre-order bundles are yet to be confirmed, but a report published last month suggested the Galaxy Note 10 Pro would be available to purchase in Prism Black, Prism White, and a new silver color that could resemble the gradient Prism Silver Galaxy S10+. Also, in regards to the standard Galaxy Note 10, this model is expected to arrive in gradient blue and silver finishes in addition to Prism Black, Prism White, Flamingo Pink, and Cardinal Red.

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Exclusive: Facebook suspends app pre-installs on Huawei phones - Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is no longer allowing pre-installation of its apps on Huawei phones, the latest blow for the Chinese tech giant as it struggles to keep its business afloat in the face of a U.S. ban on its purchase of American parts and software.

FILE PHOTO: Huawei P30 handset is displayed in a phone shop at a shopping centre in Bangkok, Thailand May 22, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

Customers who already have Huawei phones will still be able to use its apps and receive updates, Facebook told Reuters. But new Huawei phones will no longer be able to have Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps pre-installed.

Smartphone vendors often enter business deals to pre-install popular apps such as Facebook. Apps including Twitter and Booking.com also come pre-installed on Huawei phones in many markets. Twitter Inc declined to comment and Booking Holdings did not respond to a request.

The move by Facebook dampens the sales outlook for Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, whose smartphone business became its biggest revenue generator last year, powered by strong growth in Europe and Asia.

Huawei declined to comment.

Alphabet Inc’s Google said earlier that it would no longer provide Android software for Huawei phones after a 90-day reprieve granted by the U.S. government expires in August. But Google’s Playstore and all Google apps will still be available for current models of Huawei phones including those which have not yet shipped or even been built.

The Facebook ban, by contrast, applies to any Huawei phone that has not yet left the factory, according to a person familiar with the matter. Facebook declined to comment on when the suspension took place.

In May, Washington banned U.S. companies from supplying technology to Huawei, part of a long-running campaign against the company. The United States alleges that Huawei is too close to the Chinese government and that its telecom network gear and other products could be a conduit for espionage, which Huawei denies.

Buyers of current Huawei phone models that do not have Facebook pre-installed would still be able to download it from the Google Playstore. Future versions of Huawei phones, however, will not have access to the Google Playstore and its apps unless the U.S. government changes course.

Huawei has said it was prepared for the U.S. action and vowed to work around any disruptions. But some customers at stores in Europe and Asia have told Reuters that they are reluctant to buy Huawei phones in the face of uncertainties, and analysts expect a dramatic drop in Huawei smartphone sales.

Reporting by Katie Paul in San Francisco; Additional reporting by Tony Munroe in Beijing and Sijia Jiang in Hong Kong; Editing by Stephen Coates

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HTC Vive Pro Eye is now out in North America for $1,599 - Engadget

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At CES earlier this year, HTC showed off an updated Vive Pro headset with eye-tracking capabilities that can follow a user's eyeballs in real time. Now, the company has finally made the device available in North America after rolling it out in other parts of the globe. HTC Vive Pro Eye uses Tobii technology to follow users' gaze and ensure the part of the experience they're looking at is as sharp as possible, while the rest becomes background. The technology allows the enterprise headset to deliver realistic images and more immersive experiences.

HTC said it decided build a device with eye tracking after getting requests from enterprise customers that use VR to train employees and test new ideas and products. The Vive Pro Eye was designed to meet their needs. We used the headset to customize a BMW M5 at CES, and according to Engadget editor Jessica Conditt, the details looked "incredibly crisp" even when she "leaned in closely to examine specific parts." A full Vive Pro Eye kit will set buyers back at least $1,599 in the US and $2,149 in Canada. It includes the headset itself, two controllers, two base stations and other accessories.

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Google Stadia Price, Launch Window, Launch Games Lineup Revealed - IGN

Google Stadia Pro subscription details and more revealed.

By Jonathon Dornbush

Google has unveiled more details about its Stadia streaming platform. And while we don't have a firm Google Stadia release date just yet, we know a lot more than we did after the Google Stadia reveal event, including how much it will cost at launch, what month it's set to debut in, and what games players can expect from the streaming service.

As revealed during the Google Stadia Connect, Stadia will launch in November 2019, exclusively via the Stadia Founder's Edition bundle, available for preorder on the Google Store. Read on for everything you'll need to know about Stadia Pro, the Stadia controller, what games you'll be able to buy and play, and more.

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Google Stadia Price, Launch Window

Stadia will be available in November, and the only way at launch to access the cloud-based service will be via the Founder's Edition. Google will reveal more details in the future about how players can access Stadia in 2020 beyond the Founder's Edition.

Stadia will be available in 14 countries via the Founder's Edition: the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. More regions will be added in 2020, according to Google.

Where to Play Google Stadia

Google Stadia will be available at launch on the following platforms:

• Desktop (via Chrome browser)
• TVs (with a Chromecast plugged in)
• Tablets
• Google Phones (Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a)

Google Stadia Founder's Edition Details

Stadia Founder's Edition Controller

Currently available for preorder, the Founder's Edition will cost $129.99 and includes the following:

• Limited-edition Night Blue controller (check out a photo above)
• Chromecast Ultra (normally retails for $69.99)
• Three-month Stadia Pro subscription
• First chance to claim a Stadia Name
• One 3-month Buddy Pass to give Stadia Pro to a friend

Google Stadia Pro Subscription Details

Stadia Pro is Google's subscription service that players can access as part of Stadia for deals on games, free games, and better streaming capabilities. While the Founder's Edition comes bundled with three months of it (and three months for another friend to subscribe with), it will normally cost $9.99 per month.

Most notably, Stadia Pro will be required to play with up to 4K/60 fps/HDR and 5.1 surround sound capabilities for your Stadia games. (Stadia Base, available in 2020, will let you stream games only up to 1080p/60 fps.)

In addition to the stream quality, Stadia Pro also gives access to exclusive discounts on games for purchase, as well as free games, similar to Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus, that will be made available at a "regular cadence." Those free games will be accessible so long as your Pro subscription is active, similar to PlayStation Plus' free games.

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Additionally, for a limited time, Stadia Pro will give players full access to Destiny 2, including the base game, all previously released add-ons, and the new expansion and annual pass. Players will even be able to transfer their Destiny 2 Guardian from other platforms (currently, PC and Xbox One are confirmed to support this feature.)

Stadia Pro has all the benefits of Stadia Base as well, which will be an available way to play in 2020. As mentioned previously, Stadia Base supports up to 1080p/ 60 fps streaming with stereo sound. Players can purchase and indefinitely keep any games available via Stadia. Stadia Base, and therefore Stadia Pro, will be available to play in a Chrome browser on any computer, or on Pixel 3 and 3a phones, with plans to expand to other phones over time.

Google Stadia Base

Google Stadia will offer, as mentioned above, Google Stadia Base beginning in 2020. With Stadia Base, players will simply be able to buy games via Stadia and play them on Google's cloud-gaming platform with the following features:

• Up to 1080p/60fps with stereo sound
• Buy and keep the games you want
• Play in a Chrome browser on any computer or on your Pixel 3 or 3a phone (expanding to other phones over time)

All Stadia Base features are, of course, available to Stadia Pro subscribers.

Google Stadia Launch Window Games, Partners

Google has announced over 20 publisher and developer partners who will be putting their games on the Stadia platform. Check out the full list below, and head over to our story on Google Stadia's launch window games for more details about some of the newly revealed titles.

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• Bandai Namco - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
• Bethesda - DOOM Eternal, DOOM 2016, Rage 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, Wolfenstein: Youngblood
• Bungie - Destiny 2
• Capcom
• Coatsink - Get Packed
• Codemasters - GRID
• Deep Silver - Metro Exodus
• Drool-Thumper
• Electronic Arts
• Giants Software - Farming Simulator 19
• Larian Studios - Baldur’s Gate 3
• nWay Games - Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
• Rockstar
• Sega - Football Manager
• SNK - Samurai Shodown
• Square Enix - Final Fantasy XV - Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider
• 2K - N BA 2K, Borderlands 3
• Tequila Works - Gylt
• Warner Bros - Mortal Kombat 11
• THQ - Darksiders Genesis
• Ubisoft - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, Trials Rising, The Crew 2

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Ubisoft has, of course, previously been a partner with Google via last year's Project Stream, which allowed players to play Assassin's Creed Odyssey in Chrome browsers. Google's Phil Harrison actually spoke to IGN about how Assassin's Creed Odyssey is indicative of Google Stadia's third-party plans. And while not listed among Google's launch window games, Google does have its own Stadia first-party studio, and Google's Phil Harrison explained why first-party games will be key to Google Stadia.

“Ubisoft is bringing several fantastic gaming worlds to Stadia at launch and we cannot wait to see players experience them on this game-changing cloud technology,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder & CEO of Ubisoft in a statement provided to IGN. “Starting later this year, Stadia will bring players the possibility to share and enjoy even more memorable gaming moments wherever they choose to play.”

IGN went hands-on with Stadia at GDC 2019 earlier this year.

Google Stadia Controller Details

While a Stadia controller will be available as part of the Founder's edition in a limited edition color, players can also purchase additional controllers for $69 each. Announced colors of the controller include Just Black, Clearly White, and Wasabi.

As previously revealed by Google Stadia, the Stadia controller uses built-in WiFi to connect directly to games running in Google's data centers, and features buttons to capture footage and to access Google Assistant.  The controller features a 3.5mm headset jack, a USB-C port for charging the controller's internal Li-lon battery, wired gameplay, and accessories.

While we didn't get to play Stadia games with it, we did go hands-on with Google Stadia's controller to get a feel for what players can expect from it.

Google has previously revealed the internet speed requirements recommended to play Stadia at both Stadia Pro and Stadia Base tiers. Google's Phil Harrison also previously spoke to IGN about how there never was a Google Stadia console, but instead Stadia was always meant to be a streaming platform.

The rest of the industry has not remained quiet since Google Stadia's launch about cloud gaming. PlayStation's CEO Jim Ryan spoke about the industry's overall shift toward cloud gaming and what that means for consoles.

Stay tuned to IGN for much more on Google Stadia as we approach its launch, and check out our Google Stadia Wiki for details on tech specs, comparisons to next gen consoles, and much more..

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11 Huge Destiny Changes Announced for the Franchise - IGN

By Destin Legarie

Bungie had a livestream today to go over their first expansion since their separation from Activision and it features several major changes. Going forward they want to unify their player base and bring everyone together. To do that they've introduced several new ways to deliver content to everyone and have changed up systems while adding much sought after features. Here's a list of the key items you need to know.

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• The Destiny franchise is finally adopting the term MMO. That will allow them to do a lot of things that other games have for years. More on that in a minute.
• Going forward the World will become ever evolving. Destiny 2 will become a platform for future expansions.
• Destiny 2 can now be played anywhere. That does include PS4, PC, Stadia, and Xbox. It will utilize a cross-save feature meaning you can easily move between each of your choices.

• There will be a base game called Destiny 2 New-Light that will be free-to-play. You will start on the Cosmodrome from Destiny 1 and have access to the majority of the base content of the game.
• There will never be platform exclusive content again. This is to tear down those barriers Destiny has had separate you from your friends.
• Destiny 2 will be moved from the Blizzard launcher onto Steam. They will have services setup to help you transfer your saves and/or characters.
• Bungie has said that only Bungie and the players will decide what happens with the game going forward.
• Armor in Destiny will now allow from transmogrification meaning you can give your favorite armor set the stats of a piece you like. That armor can then be upgraded from there.

• Finishers are being added to each of the character allowing them to perform a fatality like move as you defeat your foes.
• Crucible Labs will bring beloved Destiny PVP modes from the past back. There's no confirmation if that's the much loved Trials of Osiris, but here's hoping!
• Everything released up until now will be made available for $40 starting today. Going forward, all content will be delivered ala carte.
• The upcoming Destiny 2 Shadowkeep expansion will be standalone and does not require the base game. It will cost $35
• New players will be able to access content much faster than in the past, but Bungie is still determining how long that will be so a player can get accustomed to the world, but not feel overwhelmed.
• Raids and other substantial content will require the expansions for players entering with Destiny New-Light.
• While the Destiny 2: Shadowkeep base game will cost $35, the Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Collectors Edition will cost $149.99. It includes an in-game emblem code, a Hive Cryptoglyph Replica, a Metal Luna Mission Container, a Luna Mission Handbook, a Luna Journal, Artifacts from the Golden Age, a digital copy of the soundtrack, and other in-game bonuses.

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Rumour: Google Stadia will launch in November, pricing revealed - PC Gamer

Canadian news site Lapresse has published a list of Stadia details, including a November 14 release date, a $169 (presumably Canadian Dollars) Founders Edition and some of the games it will feature at launch. 

The Founders Edition will apparently come with a gamepad, a Chromecast Ultra, Destiny 2 and a three month subscription to the service. The Chromecast is going to be necessary, as that's the only way you'll be able to use Stadia at launch, though it will work through any Google device next year.

There will be two subscription services, starting with Stadia Pro, which will let players enjoy 4K at 60 fps, but not all the games will be available with that subscription. Some games will have to be purchased. In 2020, Stadia Basic will offer a cheaper 1080p package, but that won't include any of the games you get at no extra cost with Stadia Pro. 

As for the games, Stadia will launch with a 31-strong catalogue, according to the report, from publishers like Ubisoft, Square Enix and Activition. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which Google used to test its streaming prototype, will be included, along with The Division 2, Doom and all three of the Tomb Raiders.

The minimum requirements are 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbp upload, while 35 Mbps is recommended for playing games in 4K. 

It may be that Lapresse has jumped the gun on publishing the details, but we'll find out how accurate they are soon enough. Google's Stadia event will begin at 5 pm BST/9 am PT today. 

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