Make the Most of Social Distancing with these Coding Courses

When you’re stuck at home, one of the best ways to stave off boredom is to learn something new. Programming is a skill that is useful in many careers, and you can learn to code at home quite easily. The 2020 Comprehensive Programming Collection provides a great starting point, with nine courses and 14 hours of content on some of the most popular languages and frameworks today. You can get the collection now for just $29.99 at the XDA Developers Depot.

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Motorola starts rolling out Android 10 to the original Motorola One

Long before the Android One initiative, Google offered a few Android devices running a pure Android experience under the Google Play Edition (GPE) scheme, including the first generation Moto G. Even after the Motorola brand was acquired by Lenovo, their phones continue the tradition of having a close-to-stock version of Android. The software support has begun to deteriorate though, which could be one of the main reasons for the company to tie up with the Android One program and launch the Motorola One and Motorola One Power globally. While the latter received stable Android 10 update back in December 2019, the original Motorola One is now getting the same treatment in Brazil.

The Motorola One, i.e. the international version of the Moto P30 Play, is powered by a Snapdragon 625, which makes it the second phone with the same SoC (after the Mi A2 Lite) receiving the Android 10 update via an official channel. The phone was originally shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo and secured the Android Pie update later on. Thus the current OTA marks the last major Android OS version update for this device.

Motorola One XDA Forums

The software version of this firmware is QPK30.54-22, and it also brings now-old February 2020 security patches to the Motorola One. This unfortunate delay, especially when Samsung is already rolling out April 2020 patches, is caused by Lenovorola’s decision to deliver the last beta build as the stable one.

We can’t spot any reference of the Android 10 related kernel source code for the Motorola One (codename: deen) inside the official repository of Motorola yet, although the Fastboot-flashable firmware package corresponding to the aforementioned build can be downloaded from the Motorola update server. We don’t suggest cross-flashing the firmware on other regional variants, but modding enthusiasts should be happy to know that a root guide for this build is already available on our forums.

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Thanks to XDA Senior Member denisf1981 for the screenshot!

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Samsung is preparing to launch a 5G version of the Galaxy A51

Earlier this year in January, a report from Sammobile revealed that Samsung was working on a 5G variant of the Galaxy A51. The report cited sources familiar with the matter who revealed that a device with model number SM-A515F and 128GB of base storage was in the works. Since the regular Galaxy A51, which was launched late last year in December, sported the model number SM-A515F we had reason to believe that the aforementioned device could be the 5G-enabled Korean variant.

SamMobile reported this earlier, but I’ve also seen evidence that there’s a Galaxy A51 5G model. Don’t know where it’ll launch, though.https://t.co/jidQVVgexL

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 19, 2020

Earlier this month, our Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman also found evidence that corroborated the report. Most recently, a Samsung Korea support page for the device with model name SM_A516N popped up, which is believed to be the Galaxy A51 5G. Adding substance to the rumors, renowned leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has now shared a press render of the Galaxy A51 5G on his Patreon page. The renders reveal that the phone looks identical to the standard Galaxy A51, with no noticeable changes on the outside. The device features the same display with a center-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera and a quad-camera setup on the back.

On the inside, however, it will most likely feature Samsung’s Exynos 980 SoC which features a 5G modem. It’s also worth noting that Samsung is reportedly working on a 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 as well, which was recently certified by the Bluetooth SIG and goes by the model number SM-A7160. While Samsung hasn’t released any information about that device either, we expect it to feature the same Exynos 980 chip.

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Source: Evan Blass

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OPPO may launch the Chinese Reno3 and Reno3 Pro globally as the Find X2 Lite and Neo

OPPO launched the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro in China in the last few days of 2019. This OPPO Reno3 Pro claims to be the world’s thinnest dual-mode 5G phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G inside, while this OPPO Reno3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G SoC. In March 2020, OPPO sought to bring the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro to markets across the globe. But curiously, the Reno3 (Global) and Reno3 Pro (Global) that were launched turned out to be different products than what the company had offered to the Chinese market. Now, it appears that OPPO will purportedly bring the Chinese Reno3 (Vitality Edition) and Reno3 Pro to the global markets as the Find X2 Lite and Find X2 Neo.

OPPO Find X2 Lite

OPPO Find X2 Lite aka Chinese OPPO Reno3

Pricebaba has obtained renders of the rumored OPPO Find X2 Lite, which bear a strong resemblance to the Chinese OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition.

The Chinese OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition was quietly launched in February 2020, and it lies in between the Chinese Reno3 and the Pro variant in terms of specifications, while its design is close to the Reno3. While the Chinese Reno3 has the MediaTek Dimenstiy 1000L, the Vitality Edition comes with the Snapdragon 765 SoC, while the Global Reno3 comes with the MediaTek Helio P90. It’s the Vitality Edition that is seeing a rebrand to the Find X2 Lite, so it appears to be a good choice prima facie.

OPPO Find X2 Neo

OPPO Find X2 Neo aka Chinese OPPO Reno3 Pro

Pricebaba obtained renders of the rumored OPPO Find X2 Neo, and it strongly resembles the design of the Chinese Reno3 Pro.

The Chinese OPPO Reno3 Pro is a completely different device than the Global OPPO Reno3 Pro. The Chinese varaint has a single hole-punch selfie camera design, curved 90Hz display, and 5G support with the Snapdragon 765G. The Global variant, on the other hand, comes with the MediaTek Helio P95, a dual hole-punch selfie camera design, and a flat 60Hz display.

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OPPO’s decision to rebrand different devices under the same name, and then release the leftover device under a different name only serves the purpose of confusing us as users. While both the Find X2 Neo and Find X2 Lite have not been released yet and hence are only “rumored” to be released for the global market, it still begs the question as to why OPPO did not release the original Chinese Reno3 and Chinese Reno3 Pro as the same-named devices globally, and release the Global Reno3 and Global Reno3 Pro under a different name. There’s scope for simplification of branding here, and we hope OPPO takes this feedback for its future releases.

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Tencent is building a cloud gaming platform in collaboration with Huawei

Cloud gaming services have become increasingly popular over the last year, with several major players like Nvidia, Google and Microsoft vying for a piece of the pie. While Nvidia was among the first big-name brands to enter the space with its GeForce NOW service, it was soon followed by Google Stadia and Microsoft’s xCloud. Now, as per a recent report from Reuters, China’s Tencent is also prepping up to enter the cloud gaming space in partnership with Huawei.

As per the report, Tencent Holdings has already launched a co-innovation lab in collaboration with Huawei to develop the upcoming cloud gaming service. The service, which is currently being called GameMatrix, will utilize Huawei’s Kunpeng server processors and the two companies will also be exploring more avenues like artificial intelligence and augmented reality in games. For the unaware, Tencent is the world’s biggest gaming company with ownership of League of Legends developer Riot Games and a major stake in Epic Games. Therefore, we can expect big things from the company’s cloud gaming service whenever it’s made available to users.

As far as its competitors are concerned, Nvidia and Google make use of Intel hardware for their cloud gaming services. As per this Reddit post, Nvidia makes use of Intel’s Xeon E5-2697 CPU, coupled with Nvidia Tesla P40 GPUs. On the other hand, this report from ExtremeTech reveals that Google Stadia is also powered by Intel CPUs, however, we don’t have any information on the exact specifications of the hardware used by the service. Regardless, it would be great to see how Huawei’s hardware stacks up against Intel’s when Tencent’s GameMatrix service is made available to users worldwide. As of now, we have no information on the release timeline for the upcoming cloud gaming service.

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Source: Reuters

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Huawei Watch GT 2e announced with Sp02 monitoring, 1.39″ AMOLED display, 2 week battery life

Following the launch of its latest flagship P40 series, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has now announced a new smartwatch — the Huawei Watch GT 2e. The new smartwatch closely follows the design of the Huawei Watch GT 2 from last year and features a circular dial with a concealed crown that gives it a more minimal, yet sporty look. The smartwatch features the same 1.39-inch AMOLED touch display with a 454x454p resolution, however, the bezels are relatively thicker which makes the GT 2e slightly larger overall.

Along with the changes to the main dial, the Huawei Watch GT 2e also features an integrated TPU wrist band which has perforations to improve breathability. The watch body is crafted with stainless steel and is rated at 5 ATM of water resistance. Much like the Huawei Watch GT 2, the Watch GT 2e is powered by Huawei’s in-house Kirin A1 chipset that claims to offer up to 2 weeks of battery life on a single charge.

In case you use GPS tracking for exercises however, the watch can last a total of 30 hours. Interestingly, you can also use the watch to listen to music over Bluetooth and it has 4GB of onboard storage that will allow you to store about 500 songs, but the feature will further limit the battery life to just 24 hours.

Geared towards sports enthusiasts, the Huawei Watch GT 2e can track over 100 different sports and exercises, including everything from skateboarding to rock climbing. On top of that, the watch also features a SpO2 sensor that will help you calculate your VO2Max. Thanks to this the watch is also capable of monitoring aerobic and anaerobic workouts. The Huawei Watch GT 2e will be available in four color variants, namely Graphite Black, Lava Red, Mint Green, and Icy White, at a price of €200 (~$220). Along with the new sports-centric smartwatch, the company also launched a new color variant for the Huawei Watch GT 2 42mm — Champagne Gold — which has been priced at €230 (~$254). As of now, Huawei has released no information about the availability of the new smartwatches.

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Wireless Android Auto is now supported in most of Europe, India, Australia, and more

Android Auto is basically a way to mirror/extend certain apps from a smartphone in a driver-friendly format to a compatible head unit/display within a car. For this mirroring and extension to happen, the Android smartphone needs to be connected with the head unit, obviously. Initially, Android Auto solely worked through a USB connection. But in April 2018, Google rolled out Wireless Android Auto for Google Pixel and Nexus phones, allowing them to connect to compatible head units through Wi-Fi Direct. However, in addition to having a compatible head unit and an Android smartphone, you also need to be living in a country that supports Android Auto. This list of countries was expanded with the inclusion of 15 nations from Latin America, and now Wireless Android Auto support is being extended to more countries in Europe, as well as to India, Australia and more.

The older list of supported countries, as of October 23, 2019 was as follows:

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Guatemala
• Mexico
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Puerto Rico
• United States
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

The new regions where wireless Android Auto will now be supported, in addition to the above countries, is as below:

• Australia
• Austria
• Germany
• France
• India
• Ireland
• Italy
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom

Note that Japan and Russia are listed as supporting wired Android Auto, but not wireless Android Auto.

While it is definitely more convenient to use Android Auto wirelessly, the convenience factor is not big enough to make it worth upgrading your current setup. Android Auto by itself, is pretty decently useful, with new features like showing speed limits when using Google Maps navigation, simplified controls, a dark theme, media notification toggles, weather info on the car screen status bar, and more.

Android Auto - Google Maps, Media & Messaging (Free, Google Play) →

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