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Nokia eyes Malaysian ports for 5G business as Huawei takes the early lead

Nokia is targeting Malaysian ports in a bid to get a share of the country's fifth-generation (5G) technology market, as the Southeast Asian country prepares to launch the ultra-fast mobile internet service next year. The Finnish company worked with Germany's Port of Hamburg last year to test the technology in traffic-lights management, data processing from mobile sensors and virtual reality, and is keen to build on that experience in Malaysia, Siva Shanmugam, head of Nokia in Malaysia, told Reuters.  Nokia's push comes at a time when it expects to face tough competition from China's Huawei, the world's largest telecoms equipment maker, that has already signed 5G deals with telecoms firms in Malaysia as it battles a U.S. blacklist.  "Nokia is assessing the type of end-to-end use cases for 5G in Malaysia," Shanmugam said in an email late on Thursday. "One area we are exploring is applying our global learnings to industrial applications; specifically for port operations."  Malaysia is an important shipping centre because two of Southeast Asia's busiest maritime corridors - the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea - run through its waters. The country has seven major federally controlled ports, with Port Klang being the 12th busiest in the world last year.  Shanmugam said Nokia was also working with three telecoms customers in Malaysia, including U Mobile, on 5G live trials.  Huawei has already signed an agreement with Maxis, Malaysia's No.2 mobile network operator by subscribers, to launch 5G services. It also has a preliminary 5G deal with Axiata Group Bhd's Celcom.  Huawei has been facing mounting international scrutiny over the past year amid U.S. allegations that its equipment could be used by Beijing for spying, a concern it has said is unfounded. Washington put the Chinese firm on a blacklist in May and has urged its allies to ban Huawei from building 5G networks.  Asked how Nokia would counter Huawei's cost-competitiveness, Shanmugam cited its global footprint of 48 5G commercial deals and "unique end-to-end portfolio".  "This will enable Nokia to provide significant differentiation of 5G use cases in Malaysia," he said.  Nokia, whose another rival in the telecom network equipment business is Sweden's Ericsson, has hired hundreds of engineers in Finland to speed up its 5G development.  Read the full article

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Apple iPhone and iPad User's whine of this 'irritating' issue after the most recent update of iOS and iPadOS

Although Apple introduced a bunch of new features with the iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 for iPhones and iPads, it also seems to have become more ‘aggressive’ in managing the device’s RAM. For those who haven’t been following the industry, Apple’s operating system is often known for its impressive RAM management, meaning the app refresh time in the background. However, now users are claiming that the background apps refresh quite often. According to some, even the last app used gets refreshed when opened from the multi-window section. Many have taken to the Macrumours forum as well to complain about it. As per users, this issue is not just affecting the old iPhone devices like the iPhone 7 but also the new ones including the iPhone 11. “I was watching a video on YouTube on my iPhone 11 Pro. I pause the video to respond to a text message. I was in iMessage for less than one minute. When I returned to YouTube it reloaded the app and I lost the video I was watching,” stated one of the forum members called Rogifan. “I noticed this a lot on my iPad Pro too. Apps and Safari tabs reloading a lot more frequently than they did in iOS 12. Very annoying,” the user added. But it’s not just YouTube videos reloading that iPhone and iPad users have problem with. Some are complaining about productive apps (for instance Excel sheets) being refreshed when accessed, deleting the data and making it an annoying task. “iOS 12 was perfect and miss it for the main reason that any time I use the app switcher to go back to my previous apps such as Safari or Instagram or Facebook or anything really, the app refreshes. Back in iOS 12, I could go back multiple app and it wouldn't refresh. It was perfect. I'm running on an iPhone 7 Plus if it makes any difference but feels it shouldn't,” said another member named HappyDude20. It is not for sure if Apple will fix this or not. However, since this is software related, a simple update might be able to solve the problem.  Read the full article

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Do you know how you can Switch from iPhone to Android with easy step

Switching from an old phone to a new one can be a stressful experience. You have to hope your service transfers without a hiccup, move all your photos and videos and remember all your passwords to accounts and apps. All that stress gets amplified when you move from an iPhone ($999 at Amazon) to an Android phone because you're not just switching phones but also operating systems. In recent years, companies like Google and Samsung have made it quite easy to go from your iPhone 6S ($249 at Walmart) Plus with a cracked screen to a Galaxy Note 10 ($950 at Best Buy) with an Infinity-O display.   The secret to an easy-peasy transfer process lies with the tiny plastic doohickey that Google and Samsung include in the box. It's like hiring professional movers to move your stuff and unpack it and decorate your new house just like your old one! The thingamajig is actually an adapter and has a USB-A connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other that allows you to connect your new phone to your old iPhone.  With the adapter, you can transfer photos, videos, files, music, wallpaper and even automatically download any Android versions of free iOS apps you had on your old Apple phone. And as far as iMessage, while Apple's messaging service won't work on an Android phone, you can even move your message history and threads to your new phone.   

I'll walk you through the process for transferring to a Google Pixel ($125 at Amazon) phone and a Samsung Galaxy one. And if you want to follow along, take a look at our video How To Switch From iPhone To Android at the top of the story.  

Switch from iPhone to a Google Pixel phone 

If you're switching specifically from an iPhone to a Google Pixel the first thing you want to do is to charge up both phones. Next, you're going to turn off iMessage across all of your Apple devices - any device that uses your AppleID. Go to Settings, then Messages and then toggle off iMessage.  If your new Pixel came with a SIM card, install it, turn the phone on and tap the Start button. Next, connect to a Wi-Fi network and then select Copy your data. Now unlock your old iPhone, and put your lighting power cable into the bottom. Then, plug the other end into the "magic adapter" which Google calls a Quick Switch Adapter (QSA). Finally, plug in the QSA into the Pixel.   

When prompted, tap Trust on your iPhone. Then sign in to your Google Account on the Pixel. Next, choose what exactly you want to copy (photos, music, messages, etc.), then tap Copy.  Now it's time for your Pixel to actually transfer everything. Depending on how much stuff you're moving, this can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours. While the transfer happens, you can continue setting up your phone like adding a PIN or setting up Google Assistant and Google Pay. Once the transfer completes, you're done. Check to make sure everything you wanted to migrate actually did and enjoy your new Google life. 

Switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy phone 

If you got a new Samsung Galaxy phone it also comes with an adapter, though you can also move your data over Wi-Fi, too. I recommend using the adapter because it's faster. Just like the Pixel transfer, the first thing you need to do is make sure both phones are charged up and turn off iMessage on your iPhone.  However, unlike the Pixel, you have the option to set up your Galaxy phone as new and then transfer the data which means you can start using your phone right away instead of waiting. To start the transfer, open the Smart Switch app on your Samsung phone. Your phone might take a minute to download the app.  Once you have it opened, you might be prompted to send or receive data. Tap Receive. Then, choose how you want to transfer: Wi-Fi or cable. Next, connect both phones with the adapter and your iPhone's lightning cable - if you're transferring over Wi-Fi, there's no need to connect the phones together with a cable.   

On the iPhone, tap Trust and on the Samsung phone you'll see a message pop up that reads Connecting to your iPhone. If your iPhone uses encryption for backup, you might be prompted to enter your password. It should be your Apple ID password.  Next, the Samsung phone will scan your iPhone for data. This can take a few minutes after which you can choose exactly what kind of data you want to bring over. Then, tap the transfer arrow. The actual transfer can take a couple of minutes to an hour. Once it's done, go through your new Samsung phone and check on your data. If you're not finding your photos and videos in the Gallery app, check the Google Photos app.  Read the full article

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Google Pixel 4 will get invigorates until October 2022 at any rate

Google’s Pixel series is renowned for receiving updates long after other brands have given up on their phones. The Google Pixel 4 devices are no different, as the firm promised three years of updates.  Now, Droid-Life has spotted an updated support page which confirms that the Pixel 4 phones will receive security and Android version updates until at least October 2022.  This pledge certainly puts Google’s commitment into perspective and suggests that the Pixel 4 series will receive Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13.  Got a Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3a series smartphone? Then they’re scheduled to receive version/security updates until October 2021 and May 2022 respectively. Check out the table below for more details. 

It’s also worth noting that this is a minimum commitment by Google, and it’s previously issued updates to Pixel devices that are no longer eligible to receive them.  It’s usually rare to see a commitment like this in the Android space, but the likes of OnePlus and Nokia have bucked the trend in recent years. Both companies have brought Android Pie to much older devices, and it’s expected that they’ll lead the charge for Android 10 adoption too. So hopefully lengthy update pledges become the norm sooner rather than later.    Read the full article

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How quick is Huawei's 27W remote charging tech?

Wireless charging technology has been around for years but has yet to achieve mainstream appeal. That could be about to change as smartphones are gradually shipping with more powerful wireless charging capabilities that rival traditional cables. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro boasts 27W wireless charging capabilities, making it one of the fastest in the industry.  Other manufacturers are in on the act too. The Xiaomi Mi 9 delivers 20W wireless charging, while the Mi 9 Pro 5G extends this to 30W of wireless juice. Oppo also has its own 30W technology and companies are testing technologies that could push 40W over the air. By comparison, some wired charging solutions are barely breaking the 25W barrier. This includes out of the box solutions from Samsung, LG, Google, and others.  We have Huawei’s 27W wireless charger in house and decided to put it up against the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s supported wired charging standards to see how the technology compares. We’re not expecting it to beat Huawei’s proprietary 40W SuperCharge technology. But can 27W wireless charging outpace the common USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge 3.0 standards? 

Huawei SuperCharge wireless specs 

Before diving into the results, let’s take a close look at what you get with Huawei’s 27W SuperCharge wireless charger.  The charger is based on the Qi wireless charging standard and is TUV safety certified. As well as the powerful 27W mode, the charger also supports devices that require 15, 10, 7.5, and 5W of power. The device is powered by a USB-C port which requires a 5-10V, 4A input. To achieve the maximum 27W speed, you’ll need to use a Huawei 40W SuperCharge wall plug and a 5A USB-C cable. Fortunately, Huawei includes these in the box. You’ll also need a compatible device, such as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.  The charging puck itself is small and lightweight, taking up hardly any room on your desk. It weighs 105 grams and its dimensions are 90mm in diameter and 21.85mm in height. The wireless charger comes in just one colour – Space Grey – which is pictured below.

27W wireless charging – time to full 

Now onto the total charge times. Here we drain the battery down to zero and charge up completely to 100%. To gauge the total amount of power provided by the various standards, we plugged a multimeter in-line to record the charging voltage and current. This way we can compare the power levels and charge times against one another.  27W wireless charging – 90 minutes  40W SuperCharge – 66 minutes  (~12W) USB Power Delivery / Quick Charge 3.0  – 124 minutes  The headline here is that 27W wireless charging is actually faster at charging the Huawei Mate 30 Pro than both USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge 3.0 accessories. A whole 34 minutes faster. Although we should note that Huawei’s implementations of these standards are a little slower than other manufacturers. Huawei’s USB Power Delivery implementation clocks in at 12W versus 15W supported by the Samsung Galaxy S10 range and Google Pixel 3 series. Even so, Huawei’s wireless option outpaces all of them with 27W of power. 

Huawei's 27W wireless charging tech is faster than many phone's wired adapters. 

For a full charge, Huawei’s 27W wireless charging technology is 24 minutes slower than its super-fast 40W wired charging solution. That’s really not bad and certainly makes going wireless a viable option for full charging in a decent time frame. By comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus takes 103 minutes to charge with its boxed charger. The Galaxy Fold takes 108 minutes, the Google Pixel 3 XL takes 119 minutes, but the OnePlus 7T Pro takes just 71 minutes. Overall, that’s a very good showing for Huawei’s wireless charging technology. Especially given the size of the Mate 30 Pro’s battery. 

What about shorter top-ups? 

To get a better look at how useful wireless charging is for shorter top-ups, we also tracked the full charging cycle of each of these technologies. The steeper the curve the faster the phone charges, making this a valuable way to see how charging speed varies at different charge percentages.

Huawei’s 27W wireless charging holds up well here too. There’s a steeper curve at battery levels under 25%, helping to boost charging time from empty. Just 15 minutes on the pad yields a 27% charge, while half an hour provides almost half a full charge. Huawei’s 40W wired option powers the phone up by 36 and 68% respectively during the same time frames. 40W SuperCharge is the fastest option when your battery is low on juice, but the wireless charging solution isn’t miles behind.  Compared to USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge accessories, Huawei’s wireless charging performs even better. 15 minutes charging yields roughly just 17% with these charger types, and 31% after 30 minutes. Huawei’s wireless charging also delivers a very consistent charging speed up to about 90% charge, which matches what we see from wired charging technologies. This makes it a good charging option regardless of your current battery level. 

30 minutes on the pad provides close to a 50% charge. 

Wireless finally takes on quick charging 

Huawei’s 27W wireless charging technology is clearly impressive. While obviously not as fast as the company’s blazingly quick 40W wired charging solution, 27W worth of power over the air is faster than some popular wired charging standards out there.  If you were wondering whether to buy third party USB Power Delivery or Quick Charge accessories for your desk, Huawei’s 27W wireless charger is actually a faster way to charge the Mate 30 Pro. Best of all, it supports the Qi standard and charges other devices too, albeit at slightly slower speeds.  An hour on the wireless charging pad won’t quite get you to full capacity, but ~85% battery is more than enough to get you through a full day’s use with the Mate 30 Pro. Even a half an hour’s wireless charge provides a big with enough top-up to keep you on the go. At 27W, wireless charging is finally powerful enough to be a viable charging solution.      Read the full article

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Google Pixel 4 will get invigorates until October 2022 at any rate

Google’s Pixel series is renowned for receiving updates long after other brands have given up on their phones. The Google Pixel 4 devices are no different, as the firm promised three years of updates.  Now, Droid-Life has spotted an updated support page which confirms that the Pixel 4 phones will receive security and Android version updates until at least October 2022.  This pledge certainly puts Google’s commitment into perspective and suggests that the Pixel 4 series will receive Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13.  Got a Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3a series smartphone? Then they’re scheduled to receive version/security updates until October 2021 and May 2022 respectively. Check out the table below for more details. 

It’s also worth noting that this is a minimum commitment by Google, and it’s previously issued updates to Pixel devices that are no longer eligible to receive them.  It’s usually rare to see a commitment like this in the Android space, but the likes of OnePlus and Nokia have bucked the trend in recent years. Both companies have brought Android Pie to much older devices, and it’s expected that they’ll lead the charge for Android 10 adoption too. So hopefully lengthy update pledges become the norm sooner rather than later.    Read the full article

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Google Pixel 4 will get invigorates until October 2022 at any rate

Google’s Pixel series is renowned for receiving updates long after other brands have given up on their phones. The Google Pixel 4 devices are no different, as the firm promised three years of updates.  Now, Droid-Life has spotted an updated support page which confirms that the Pixel 4 phones will receive security and Android version updates until at least October 2022.  This pledge certainly puts Google’s commitment into perspective and suggests that the Pixel 4 series will receive Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13.  Got a Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3a series smartphone? Then they’re scheduled to receive version/security updates until October 2021 and May 2022 respectively. Check out the table below for more details. 

It’s also worth noting that this is a minimum commitment by Google, and it’s previously issued updates to Pixel devices that are no longer eligible to receive them.  It’s usually rare to see a commitment like this in the Android space, but the likes of OnePlus and Nokia have bucked the trend in recent years. Both companies have brought Android Pie to much older devices, and it’s expected that they’ll lead the charge for Android 10 adoption too. So hopefully lengthy update pledges become the norm sooner rather than later.    Read the full article

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Samsung is fixing Galaxy S10 imperfection that let any fingerprint Unlock Phone

Fingerprint scanners are generally more secure than camera-based face unlock solutions, but not all fingerprint unlock solutions are created equally. It seems like Samsung is finding this out the hard way with its Galaxy S10.  Samsung told Reuters (via Engadget) that it’s rolling out a software patch after it emerged that a Galaxy S10 flaw allowed any fingerprint to unlock the device.  News of the Galaxy S10 flaw came via The Sun after a British user told the tabloid that she applied a third-party screen protector to the device. Her husband’s fingerprint was then able to unlock the phone, even though it wasn’t registered on the flagship.  Samsung’s customer support app reportedly noted that the patterns of some third-party screen protectors can be recognized by the Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The technical details behind the flaw aren’t clear, but it’s definitely a troubling case.  The Galaxy S10 series also serves up camera-based face unlock, but this is less secure than fingerprint authentication anyway. So your best bet is to use a PIN code or to simply not use third-party screen protectors in conjunction with the fingerprint scanner.   Read the full article

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How quick is Huawei's 27W remote charging tech?

Wireless charging technology has been around for years but has yet to achieve mainstream appeal. That could be about to change as smartphones are gradually shipping with more powerful wireless charging capabilities that rival traditional cables. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro boasts 27W wireless charging capabilities, making it one of the fastest in the industry.  Other manufacturers are in on the act too. The Xiaomi Mi 9 delivers 20W wireless charging, while the Mi 9 Pro 5G extends this to 30W of wireless juice. Oppo also has its own 30W technology and companies are testing technologies that could push 40W over the air. By comparison, some wired charging solutions are barely breaking the 25W barrier. This includes out of the box solutions from Samsung, LG, Google, and others.  We have Huawei’s 27W wireless charger in house and decided to put it up against the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s supported wired charging standards to see how the technology compares. We’re not expecting it to beat Huawei’s proprietary 40W SuperCharge technology. But can 27W wireless charging outpace the common USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge 3.0 standards? 

Huawei SuperCharge wireless specs 

Before diving into the results, let’s take a close look at what you get with Huawei’s 27W SuperCharge wireless charger.  The charger is based on the Qi wireless charging standard and is TUV safety certified. As well as the powerful 27W mode, the charger also supports devices that require 15, 10, 7.5, and 5W of power. The device is powered by a USB-C port which requires a 5-10V, 4A input. To achieve the maximum 27W speed, you’ll need to use a Huawei 40W SuperCharge wall plug and a 5A USB-C cable. Fortunately, Huawei includes these in the box. You’ll also need a compatible device, such as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.  The charging puck itself is small and lightweight, taking up hardly any room on your desk. It weighs 105 grams and its dimensions are 90mm in diameter and 21.85mm in height. The wireless charger comes in just one colour – Space Grey – which is pictured below.

27W wireless charging – time to full 

Now onto the total charge times. Here we drain the battery down to zero and charge up completely to 100%. To gauge the total amount of power provided by the various standards, we plugged a multimeter in-line to record the charging voltage and current. This way we can compare the power levels and charge times against one another.  27W wireless charging – 90 minutes  40W SuperCharge – 66 minutes  (~12W) USB Power Delivery / Quick Charge 3.0  – 124 minutes  The headline here is that 27W wireless charging is actually faster at charging the Huawei Mate 30 Pro than both USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge 3.0 accessories. A whole 34 minutes faster. Although we should note that Huawei’s implementations of these standards are a little slower than other manufacturers. Huawei’s USB Power Delivery implementation clocks in at 12W versus 15W supported by the Samsung Galaxy S10 range and Google Pixel 3 series. Even so, Huawei’s wireless option outpaces all of them with 27W of power. 

Huawei's 27W wireless charging tech is faster than many phone's wired adapters. 

For a full charge, Huawei’s 27W wireless charging technology is 24 minutes slower than its super-fast 40W wired charging solution. That’s really not bad and certainly makes going wireless a viable option for full charging in a decent time frame. By comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus takes 103 minutes to charge with its boxed charger. The Galaxy Fold takes 108 minutes, the Google Pixel 3 XL takes 119 minutes, but the OnePlus 7T Pro takes just 71 minutes. Overall, that’s a very good showing for Huawei’s wireless charging technology. Especially given the size of the Mate 30 Pro’s battery. 

What about shorter top-ups? 

To get a better look at how useful wireless charging is for shorter top-ups, we also tracked the full charging cycle of each of these technologies. The steeper the curve the faster the phone charges, making this a valuable way to see how charging speed varies at different charge percentages.

Huawei’s 27W wireless charging holds up well here too. There’s a steeper curve at battery levels under 25%, helping to boost charging time from empty. Just 15 minutes on the pad yields a 27% charge, while half an hour provides almost half a full charge. Huawei’s 40W wired option powers the phone up by 36 and 68% respectively during the same time frames. 40W SuperCharge is the fastest option when your battery is low on juice, but the wireless charging solution isn’t miles behind.  Compared to USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge accessories, Huawei’s wireless charging performs even better. 15 minutes charging yields roughly just 17% with these charger types, and 31% after 30 minutes. Huawei’s wireless charging also delivers a very consistent charging speed up to about 90% charge, which matches what we see from wired charging technologies. This makes it a good charging option regardless of your current battery level. 

30 minutes on the pad provides close to a 50% charge. 

Wireless finally takes on quick charging 

Huawei’s 27W wireless charging technology is clearly impressive. While obviously not as fast as the company’s blazingly quick 40W wired charging solution, 27W worth of power over the air is faster than some popular wired charging standards out there.  If you were wondering whether to buy third party USB Power Delivery or Quick Charge accessories for your desk, Huawei’s 27W wireless charger is actually a faster way to charge the Mate 30 Pro. Best of all, it supports the Qi standard and charges other devices too, albeit at slightly slower speeds.  An hour on the wireless charging pad won’t quite get you to full capacity, but ~85% battery is more than enough to get you through a full day’s use with the Mate 30 Pro. Even a half an hour’s wireless charge provides a big with enough top-up to keep you on the go. At 27W, wireless charging is finally powerful enough to be a viable charging solution.      Read the full article