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Leaked Samsung earbuds confirm Galaxy S10’s reverse wireless charging

Taking a page from Huawei’s playbook

Published

February 7, 2019

Marvin Velasco

Samsung’s major launch is drawing closer, and we’re being treated to new leaks practically every day.

The newest info we have on the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship series comes by way of this leak for the Galaxy Buds, which may be Samsung’s next truly wireless earphones to release.

Samsung #GalaxyS10 (Plus) seen charging the new Samsung Galaxy Buds in their carrying case. The wireless earphones will cost you 149 Euro. Tons of more pics here: https://t.co/nwdAsEaDfJ pic.twitter.com/BvS9lNDi6a

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) February 6, 2019

The earbuds come with a charging case and will reportedly retail for EUR 149. More interesting, however, is the placement of the Galaxy Buds on what looks to be the Galaxy S10 or S10+.

It’s heavily implied that the Galaxy Buds (and probably other Qi charging-enabled devices) can charge on the back of the Galaxy S10 and/or its Plus variant. This is a feature we first saw on Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro.

Previous rumors suggest that Samsung’s implementation might be more practical, though. While Huawei’s reverse wireless charging rate is below the standard 5W, Samsung could double that and hit 10W, which would at least double the speed.

There’s no confirmation yet if we’ll see the Galaxy Buds launch alongside the Galaxy S10 series during the Unpacked event on February 20.

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This is a real Banana Phone and you can buy it now

Connects to your smartphone like a headset

Published

October 19, 2019

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: Banana Phone

In the deep annals of ancient internet history, one of the earliest memes was the infamous Banana Phone song. In fact, the word “meme” hadn’t even entered our common lexicon when the video first dropped on YouTube. Since then, the video has gained massive online popularity, earning it a spot in the internet hall of fame.

More than a decade later, we finally have the technology to create a real Banana Phone. Created by the Banana Phone LLC, the Banana Phone is literally a banana-shaped phone. Somewhat.

Instead of a smartphone (or even a dumb phone), the Banana Phone is a Bluetooth-enabled device that merely connects to your smartphone. In other words, yes, you can take calls on a banana.

The device isn’t a new one, either. The Banana Phone was first developed in 2017 through an Indiegogo campaign. However, The Verge has spotted a new one already in the works.

According to the founder himself, the upcoming Banana Phone will come with a loudspeaker built for music playback. If the mood takes you, you can actually play the original “Banana Phone” video through an actual Banana Phone. We’re living the dream.

Besides the loudspeaker, the new model will come with a bigger battery, capable of up to 20 hours of usage. Despite the upgrade, the Banana Phone will still have the same US$ 39.99 price tag.

Currently, the new model is still unavailable on the Banana Phone’s official site. However, it will likely launch sometime around the end of November.

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New Google Pixel Buds coming in 2020

Gotta wait a while longer

Published

October 15, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

The new Google Pixel Buds have officially been unveiled but we won’t get our hands on them until Spring 2020.

Google says the Pixel Buds were designed with the user in mind. It is truly wireless and promises rich sound, clear calls, and a comfortable fit. The company notes how it’s great hardware made exceptional by having Google deeply embedded into it. For instance, it should help you in your out-of-the-country trips with Google Translate built in.

The new Pixel Buds are supposed to last for five hours of continuous playback and extend that to 24 hours through the wireless charging case. The headphones will retail for US$ 179.

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This is an official Pokédex iPhone case

For your iPhone X or iPhone XS

Published

October 8, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Your dreams of carrying an actual Pokédex is still just a dream. This iPhone case by Premium Bandai is the next best thing.

It’s officially called the Pokédex Smartphone Case, but it’s only really made for the iPhone X and iPhone XS. You should be able to fit the iPhone 6, 7, and 8 in here but it will cover mic and the flashlight. Unfortunately, this won’t fit the iPhone 11 at all.