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LG V20

A new leak has revealed full spec details for the LG V20 and it sounds like a true flagship. We'll know for sure soon, as LG has confirmed that the V20 will be revealed on September 6 in San Francisco, which could make it the very first phone to launch with Android Nougat.

The LG G5 is a great phone, but not without its issues, so a second 2016 flagship could be just what the company needs to compete with the biggest and best of its rivals.

That flagship hope is coming in the form of the LG V20, the successor to the LG V10, a phone which launched in 2015 with little fanfare in Asia and the US, but tons of innovation.

Although news and rumors of the V20 are only just starting to emerge there won't be long to wait for the phone at all, with a September launch already confirmed. So to get you up to speed on what to expect here's all the information so far.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The successor to the LG V10
When is it out? September 6
What will it cost? A lot

LG V20 release date

LG has confirmed that the LG V20 will be launching on September 6 in San Francisco, so with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus arriving too it could be a busy month for phones.

Of course it may not land in shops until weeks later and probably won't until sometime after Google officially launches Android 7 Nougat.

What we're also not clear on is how global a rollout the LG V20 will have. The LG V10 launched in the US and a number of other markets, but the UK and Australia weren't among them.

However, given the acclaim it achieved and the lower than expected sales of the LG G5 there's a good chance the company will give the V20 a wider launch. Given the San Francisco announcement a US launch seems almost guaranteed.

TechRadar's take: September 6 is confirmed for the announcement, but the V20 may not touchdown in stores until late September, allowing Google to officially release Android 7 on the world before LG jumps in with its Nougat-toting V20.

LG V20 design

Hottest leaks:

Similar build to the LG V10
May support modules

A source speaking to phonesspot claims the LG V20 will have a similar build to the LG V10, which had steel sides and a silicone skin back. It wasn't a bad design but it was a bit rugged and divisive.

The source also claims that unlike the LG G5 it won't support modules, though a shaky Google translation of Sedaily.com suggests otherwise. If LG does roll out its modules again hopefully it will widen the available selection.

TechRadar's take: The design may not stray far from the V10's, though modular support would make sense since LG's already invested in them, especially if it can get its existing selection working with the phone.

LG V20 screen

Hottest leaks:

5.5 or 5.7-inch display
Either a 1080p or QHD resolution
Two screens

Oddly the earliest screen rumors for the LG V20 suggest it might actually be a downgrade on the LG V10. According to Sedaily the V20 has a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 screen, where the LG V10 had a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 one.

But a more recent leak suggests it will actually have a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 screen, just like its predecessor.

That leak also mentions that it will have a secondary screen above the main one, which on the LG V10 was a 2.1-inch 160 x 1040 always-on display, used to show notifications and the time, as well as providing quick access to favorite apps.

There's no information on whether it will be changing for the V20, but it was one of the key features of the V10, so it's sure to stay in some form.

Combined with the 5.7-inch main display the LG V10 was actually arguably too big, so a size reduction to 5.5 inches could be for the best, but the drop in resolution is a disappointment if true.

TechRadar's take: A 1080p resolution seems strange, especially for LG, which was one of the first companies to stick a QHD display on a phone, so we'd expect a 5.7-inch QHD screen again here.

LG V20 camera and battery

Hottest leaks:

A 20MP or 21MP rear camera
Dual 8MP front-facing cameras
A huge battery

According to Sedaily the LG V20 will have a 20MP camera on the back and an 8MP one on the front, which would be an upgrade (at least in megapixel numbers) from the 16MP and 5MP pairing on the LG V10.

A leak from phonesspot largely agrees, though states it will actually have a 21MP rear camera and dual 8MP front-facing ones. We're fully expecting dual cameras on the front, as this was one of the LG V10's defining features.

On the V10 this allows you to use both lenses together for wide-angle shots, or just one lens for a standard width one and it would likely work the same way here.

The battery could get a boost, with a big 4000mAh juice pack rumored. That's larger than the LG V10 or LG G5's batteries or indeed most other smartphone units. According to Sedaily it will offer up to 320 hours of standby time and will charge via USB-C, with support for fast charging.

There's a good chance it will be removable too, since the batteries in many of LG's handsets are.

TechRadar's take: An increase in megapixels to 20MP or 21MP and 8MP would make sense and we're fully expecting to see dual cameras on the front.

LG V20 OS and power

Hottest leaks:

A Snapdragon 820 processor
3GB or 4GB of RAM
Android Nougat

The LG V20 is said to have a Snapdragon 820 processor and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. That, like so many other rumors about the phone, comes from Sedaily, with another source now agreeing that it will have a Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM pairing - though no mention of 3GB this time.

Both the LG V10 and the LG G5 have 4GB of RAM, so logically we'd expect at least that much here, but given that the screen might be a downgrade it's possible that the RAM will be too.

A Snapdragon 820 chip would be an improvement on the V10's processor though and a match for the G5's. In fact, it's the 2016 flagship standard, so no surprise that it's rumored for inclusion.

LG itself has confirmed that the V20 will run Android 7.0 Nougat, which given its September launch should make it one of the first phones with the software. In fact it's looking like it will land before the new Nexus handsets, potentially making it the first 'new' phone to land with Nougat.

TechRadar's take: A Snapdragon 820 chip and 4GB of RAM, just like the LG G5, seems likely.

LG V20 other features

Hottest leaks:

Up to 64GB of built-in storage
A microSD card slot

LG is nothing if not innovative, so we wouldn't be surprised if the V20 packs in some fancy extra features, but what they'll be remains a mystery for now.

We have heard, again from Sedaily, that it will supposedly come with either 32GB or 64GB of storage and a microSD card slot, which is no real surprise, since that's broadly in line with other LG flagships.

The LG V20 is also likely to have a fingerprint scanner, given that the V10 and most other high-end handsets do.

TechRadar's take: LG won't ditch its fingerprint scanner and there's almost certainly going to be a microSD card slot. Hopefully we'll get some exciting new features too.

LG V20 rivals

Assuming it maintains the unique dual-screen and dual-front cameras of the LG V10, the LG V20 won't have any direct rivals, as no other handsets can quite offer everything it does, other than the aging and not widely available V10.

Check out our full LG V10 review

But it will face competition from other flagships and especially other phablets. That puts it in the path of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which is expected to launch with a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 screen, a stylish waterproof build, an iris scanner and a stylus.

Read up on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

It also means the V20 will have to face off against the iPhone 7 Plus, which could have a dual-lens rear camera and bundles of power. The V20 isn't likely to sell in the same numbers as either of those phones, but may offer an attractive alternative for anyone who wants something a bit different.

Here's everything we know about the iPhone 7 Plus

LG V20 cost

There's no word on the LG V20's price yet, but the V10 was anything but cheap, coming in at US$700 without a contract. It didn't launch in the UK or Australia, but had it done the price would probably have been around £600/AU$1,100.

It's possible that the LG V20 will be less expensive however, as early rumors suggest the screen might not quite be cutting edge and as LG will want to make up for the lacklustre sales of the LG G5, still, it's definitely not going to be cheap.

Google is partnering with password management service Dashlane to build what they’re calling Open YOLO, a new API that will allow Android apps to securely access your login credentials to sign you in without any fuss.
Of course you’re wondering that name is about. Here, YOLO stands for You Only Login Once. The project is open source, which means anyone can scrutinize the code used to build it and find bugs, or even contribute and improve the API.

That also means that it’ll be available for other password management services to implement in their tools. Dashlane will be the first to integrate it; the company noted in a blog post that other services are also collaborating on this project and will likley follow suit soon. It also hopes that Open YOLO will eventually launch on other operating systems as well.
That’s good news for anyone who uses a mobile device. Passwords are a pain, no matter how you manage them with existing methods. By negating the need to deal with login screens in the first place, Google’s project could ease a lot of the stress of keeping your accounts safe, while boosting security at the same time.

Xiaomi x Li-Ning Smart Running Shoes

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Li Ning smart shoes, jointly launched the movement with xiaomi smart running shoes, smart chip through the xiaomi sports APP midsole combined motion recording available on landing approach to monitoring, statistical data and recommendations are given to help runners improve participation mileage redemption, buy shoes to give guidance to the advanced technology to rewrite your running life.

Selection breathable mesh uppers, and a vent hole in the toe, so that air can circulate, successfully suppressing the heat generated by friction, keeping feet dry. Structure according to ergonomic shoes on the bottom of the trench to make a reasonable structure design, in addition to the normal bending groove, taking into account the needs of a lot of entry-level players in training, and in the design of multi-directional rubber sheet bending groove, so Runners in a comfortable manner effort to train and run.

Shoes use FoamEvaLite formula in the end, not only to support the weight several times more weight, more horizontal dispersion and absorption foot fall when the force of the impact, to achieve a good shock absorption and complete protection for entry-level runners, in the heel increase damping EVA module, strengthen heel cushioning. Shoe midsole Probarloc reinforcing structure of the foot for easy movement of the foot sprain increase rigidity and prevent deformation due to prolonged exercise brings arch, effectively relieve foot fatigue.

Shoes in the toe and heel ankle bent position, using microfiber synthetic leather, shoe with good support so that protection. Shoes using hot foil technology, to give runners bring good package experience. This pair of shoes single shoe weighs only 239.5g, wearing a light, so you have a comfortable foot feeling. Followed by a rebound memory foam chronic use foam, to bring the ankle fit and parcels. Shoes using beautiful colors, fashion trends, so that you become the focus of shining during exercise. Li Ning shoe hit the color brand LOGO, exquisite workmanship, highlight the brand of charm. Large non-slip soles shading road design, with good grip end performance, we can cope with all kinds of road.

Smart Chip
Li Ning sports and Xiaomi jointly launched smart running shoes, built-in smart chip that keeps track running distance, calories burned and other data, with advanced technology to rewrite your running life.

FOAMEVA LITE / lightweight midsole
It is a lightweight EVA foam midsole material, 30% -40% lighter than ordinary EVA midsole material, and can provide a comfortable foot feeling, reduce energy consumption.

PROBARLOC / arch support
Is a thermoplastic material is embedded in the midsole, the stabilizing device before connecting the palm and heel. Make arch walk each step properly support and protection, improve stability. Reduce foot fatigue.

√ uppers: Microfiber synthetic leather + Air mesh
√ Sole: rubber outsole + PHYLON midsole
√ movement with xiaomi jointly launched smart running shoes, smart chip through the millet and millet sports APP midsole combined motion recording available on landing approach to monitoring, statistical data and recommendations are given to help runners improve participation mileage redemption, buy shoes to give guidance to the advanced technology to rewrite your running life
√ selection of breathable mesh uppers, and a vent hole in the toe, so that air can circulate, successfully suppressing the heat generated by friction, keeping feet dry
√ shoes in the toe and heel ankle bent position, using microfiber synthetic leather, shoe with good support so that protection
√ smart chip
√ FOAMEVA LITE / lightweight midsole
√ PROBARLOC / arch support

Mi VR Play

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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are popular keywords in technology field recently. Do you actually know what is VR and AR? A very good example of AR is the recently launched very popular mobile game: Pokemon Go which simulates artificial objects in the real environment while Virtual Reality creates an artificial environment to inhabit. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds with head-mounted display. Today we a new gadget brought to you by Xiaomi and it's one of the best toy to be paired and used with our smartphones.

You may check out our unboxing review here

Highlights:

- Immersive VR experience in lightweight, ultra-comfortable Lycra with secure two-way zip design

- Textured metal button lets you control your smartphone easily

- Anti-reflective, optical-grade aspheric lens provides maximum clarity

- Anti-slip strips keep your smartphone secure and aligned with the lenses, no need to keep fiddling for the best possible view

- Personalize and play. Mi VR Play comes with stylish suits that let you show off your personality

- Accommodates 4.7”-5.7” smartphones

- Mi VR app, an open VR platform for more content in China

- Panoramic 2D and 3D Chinese content library

Mi VR Play offers you a wonderful refreshing experience. Put on our VR, feast your eyes with beautiful and picturesque sceneries from all around the world.

Mi VR Play app provides wide variety of video resources and contents. Latest film and videos could be found here ensuring you have a great time by using Xiaomi VR. Youku, iQiyi, VR hotcasts are few examples of our partner. They are among the best content providers in China and we strive to bring more contents in our VR platform.

Discover a world of content with Mi VR. Mi VR app comes with a panoramic, 2D and 3D video library with updates.

Here's the closer look of our Mi VR Play. Zip is our main design so that other smartphones can be fitted into our VR easily. We are using Spandex, Lycra known for its exceptional elasticity. It is stronger and more durable fibre. This material is smooth and suitable for most of the people

Dual openings at the front VR for you to adjust your smartphone's position. Mi VR Play adapts for most phones too !

Anti-reflective, optical-grade aspheric lens provides maximum clarity and Textured metal button lets you control your smartphone easily

Anti-slip strips keep your smartphone secure and aligned with the lenses, no need to keep fiddling for the best possible view

Some of you might prefer a colorful VR instead of a black and dull appearance. Coloful is much more attractive isn't it? You can choose your favourite or even a customized DIY design