Google Pixel 4 XL white and black colorways allegedly leak new photos - Android Authority

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We’re a few hours away from the launch of the new iPhones, but it’s raining Pixel 4 leaks right now. So much so, that we’re not sure if Google will have any surprises left up its sleeve for the October launch event.

This time around, in-hand images of the alleged Pixel 4 XL in both white and black colorways have leaked online. The pictures have been making the rounds on Reddit, and you can also see all the leaked images in the linked imgur post here.

What you see are two Pixel 4 XL units, or at least that’s what the leaker claims. The phones in question have a large display (so possibly the XL variant) and resemble previous leaks of the Pixel 4 series. We recently came across apparent images of the Pixel 4 in a new “Coral” orange hue. This new leak of the white and black variants shows off the contrasting looks of the two colorways.

We can see that the white Pixel 4 XL variant is less shiny compared to the glossy black variant. The dual-tone back from the Pixel 3 is missing from both colorways. Black colored top and bottom bezels can also be seen on the front of the devices, skipping the polarising notch.

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Both the white and black versions of the phone have a lighter colored power button on the right edge. Speaking of, the frame of the white Pixel 4 XL appears to be black in color, but that could just be the lighting in the image playing tricks.

The square camera bump is a big, black blotch on the back. We also saw the same color scheme for the camera bump in the leaked “Coral” variant of the phone.

There’s nothing truly different here compared to what we’ve seen in the past. Except, probably the way the black Pixel 4 colorway shines in comparison to the more matte-like white. The leaked images are also better quality than most others circulating on the web.

We’re sure the next few days will cough up some more Pixel 4 leaks. Stay tuned to our Pixel 4 rumour hub to catch up with all the latest news about Google’s upcoming flagship series.

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2019-09-10 10:47:13Z
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Latest iPhone 11 rumors: no number in ‘Pro’ model name, no reverse wireless charging, 10.2-inch iPad announcement - 9to5Mac

It’s Apple event day. At 10 AM Pacific Time, Tim Cook will take to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater, Apple Park, to unveil the iPhone 11 lineup, as well as some new Apple Watch models and a few other announcements. With about nine hours to go before the show kicks off, there’s just some time for some last minute leaks and rumors …

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Last night, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo filed his final report on the iPhone 11 lineup. In addition to obvious statements like no Apple Pencil support, Kuo indicated that the 18W USB-C fast charger will only be included in the high-end ‘pro’ 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch iPhone 11 models.

Most notably, Kuo indicated that the earlier reporting of bilateral wireless charging has been revised. He said that due to charging efficiency not meeting Apple’s requirements, the iPhone 11 line would no longer feature the ability to charge AirPods wirelessly by placing the case on the back of the phone.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman added to this story, indicating that he too had heard Apple had faced issues with the reverse charging system and it does indeed look like it has been shelved for this year.

Updated prediction: iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max. https://t.co/pymVRR3dcQ

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 10, 2019

Perhaps most interestingly, Gurman indicated that his sources are telling him that the names of the iPhone lineup will be iPhone 11, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. Up to now, the generally accepted monikers were iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Gurman’s tweet suggests that Apple will not use the ’11’ numbering scheme on the Pro models. This would further the separate phones from the mainline iPhone 11, which will be a successor to the iPhone XR, even though rumors point to the only difference between non-Pro and Pro being the jump from dual-camera module to a triple-camera system with ultrawide lens.

However, trying to apply logic to Apple’s branding choices is a foolish exercise. Apple’s naming schemes continue to surprise us.

Finally, Gurman said that he believes the 10.2-inch iPad will be announced on stage today. As rumored, this would replace the entry-level $329 9.7-inch iPad in the iPad lineup. What’s intriguing here is that rumor mill consensus had pointed to the iPad being refreshed in October, at an expected second media event. If the new mass-market iPad is coming today instead, then it raises questions about what Apple will have in store, if anything, next month … most people still expect to see the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro before the end of the year.

Stay tuned to 9to5Mac for all of Apple’s announcements from the event, kicking off at 10 AM PT.

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2019-09-10 07:58:00Z
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EA Launches Surprise Cloud Gaming Trial With Four Games - IGN - IGN

EA has announced its Cloud Gaming Technical Trial that will allow fans to test out EA's cloud technology with such titles as FIFA 19, Titanfall 2, Need for Speed Rivals, and Unravel.EA's chief technology officer Ken Moss took to Medium to discuss EA's biggest public-facing step towards a cloud-based future since its announcement of Project Atlas last year, and fans can sign up now for a chance to try it out for themselves.

This test's main purpose is to "gather more inputs at scale to test performance and quality of service in a variety of network conditions and on multiple server routing scenarios." This test will be focused on cloud gaming on PC, but EA's goal is to allow gamers to play anywhere and on any device they choose.

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EA wants to ensure "that there is strong quality of service in cloud gaming by being able to adjust to real-world, often less than ideal, conditions such as unstable bandwidth and network strength." Is utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the public cloud so it can "deploy as close to the players as possible, even in the face of unstable networks and changes in bandwidth."

The four games chosen for this trial - FIFA 19, Titanfall 2, Need for Speed Rivals, and Unravel, were picked so EA can test many different genres of game to ensure gamers get the best performance possible when/if EA's cloud service becomes a full-fledged service.

Furthermore, EA will be testing the "technical functionality of cross play" that will allow players to play together no matter what device they are using. Additionally, the goal is to ensure cross save will be implemented as well.

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Moss states that cloud gaming is just "one part of our broader vision for how cloud will shape the future of gaming," and that "these continued investments in cloud, distributed computing, AI, social features, and engines will redefine the creation, distribution, and consumption of games."

"The bottom line is this. Cloud gaming is coming," Moss emphasized. "It’s no longer a question of if, but when. It’s still really early days but we’re excited to take this next step in our learning, and it’s great to be able to do it with some of you in our community. This is about enhancing the quality of our games and services for a cloud powered future. So if there is an opportunity to elevate the experience and inspire more people to play, we are going to explore it."

EA is just one player in the cloud gaming space that already has such players as Project xCloud from Microsoft and Google Stadia. Those services are planned to launch in October and November, respectively, and will undoubtedly pave the way for whenever EA is able to fully launch their vision of a cloud-based future.

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2019-09-10 02:58:11Z
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Apple expecting iPhone 11 sales to beat 2018 models, but not by much – analyst - 9to5Mac

An analysis of supply chain readiness suggests that Apple is expecting initial iPhone 11 sales to outstrip those of the iPhone XS/XS Max/XR — but not by a large margin.

Looking specifically at the launch period, Apple suppliers appear to be gearing up for initial sales of 75 million units, which is only slightly higher than the same period last year…

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In a note to investment clients, Wedbush says that there is, however, capacity to boost production should the new models do better than expected.

Based on our recent Asia checks, we believe Apple’s supply chain is planning on 75 million units for the initial iPhone 11 launch period, which is a slight uptick versus its prior iPhone cycle last fall. We note there is capacity in the supply chain to bring this launch period unit range production up to 80 million iPhones depending on the level of pent up demand/preorder activity starting in mid-September.

The firm thinks that while there are a lot of iPhone owners likely to upgrade before too long, a chunk of them are likely to wait for next year’s models.

Based on supply-chain reports of new features, Wedbush sees the new camera capabilities as the main selling point.

The new triple camera lens technology in iPhone 11 Pro that will work in unison for users taking pictures, along with some next-generation AI capabilities built into this year’s iPhones, will be the key specs showcased in our opinion. The video capability on iPhone 11 Pro versions will be significantly stepped up with real time recropping technology that appears to be quite impressive in our opinion.

We’re expecting the third camera in the flagship models to have a wide-angle lens for more impressive landscape and cityscape photography. Very wide-angle lenses typically suffer from distortion, the most visible sign of which is curved horizons, but we exclusively revealed that Apple has a software solution to this.

The third camera, a wide-angle one, will have some rather interesting software support[…]

Besides being used as a creative option for pictures and movies, this wide-angle ‘iPhone 11’ camera will enable a feature called Smart Frame, which captures the area around the framed area in pictures and videos so that the user can adjust the framing or perform automatic perspective and crop corrections in post. The extra information will be retained for a limited period of time and discarded automatically afterwards, for privacy reasons.

It’s this feature, a wide-angle lens with perspective correction, that I think will see me upgrading this year.

Wedbush also believes Apple will price its upcoming Apple TV+ service at $10/month, which seems a tough sell, but this headline price will be offset by a more appealing bundle with Apple Music.

We believe Cook will likely use [the keynote] to discuss the highly anticipated launch of Apple TV+ expected to go live in the early November time frame and ahead of the Disney Plus launch set for November 12. From a pricing strategy, we believe $10 per month will be the initial launch service fee offered to Apple customers, however we expect different bundled options with Apple Music and other services will also be offered at different price points.

If true, it may well be that the standalone price is mostly fiction, with Apple expecting almost everyone to subscribe to the Apple Music bundle. Fewer than 5% of 9to5Mac readers believe that Apple could “definitely” justify $10/month.

We won’t get any definitive data on iPhone 11 sales now that Apple no longer reports the numbers, but its revenue will give a big clue to the company’s next quarterly earnings report.

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2019-09-09 11:17:00Z
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Leaked Google Pixel 4 photos show orange color variant - The Verge

Google’s annual Pixel unveiling is likely around a month away, but we’re starting to hear and see a lot more about the upcoming Pixel 4. A potential leak from Weibo (spotted by Android Central) suggests that the Pixel 4 may come in a new bright orange color this year. Rumored images appear to show the new color option alongside the large rear camera section on the device.

This bright orange looks like a nice addition if it’s genuine, and it’s certainly a good way to deflect from the off-center camera housing that both Google and Apple appear to be opting for this year. Google does typically offer a more colorful option for its Pixel handsets alongside the usual black and white options.

Google already revealed portions of the Pixel 4’s design earlier this year, hoping to create some hype and avoid the usual weeks and months of leaks leading up to its unveiling. We’re now in the middle of what will likely be a huge amount of leaks for the Pixel 4. A video appeared last week and revealed the thick bezels of the Pixel 4, and rumors also suggest the handset will have 8x zoom, improved Night Sight, and a new “Motion Mode” to allow for sports and action shots.

Google hasn’t set an official date for the Pixel 4 unveiling, but we’re expecting to hear more about the device in early October.

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2019-09-09 10:44:01Z
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Apple in trade war 'nightmare' and iPhones in limbo - Fox Business

Apple's' special event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its Cupertino, California, campus on Tuesday, maybe overshadowed by the tense U.S. China trade war.

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In the crosshairs; a new crop of iPhones and the pricing power that Apple normally wields.

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With the stock up 35 percent this year, outperforming the S&P's 19 percent gain, anticipation is high among investors.

Will it decide to raise prices due to the upcoming tariffs on Chinese-made goods, which includes its own products?

“While many U.S. companies are impacted by this latest trade tension, the 'poster child' for the US/China UFC trade battle continues to be Apple in the eyes of the Street with fears running rampant that these latest tariffs could significantly increase the cost of iPhones globally," Wedbush Managing Director Dan Ives wrote last month.

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Tuesday’s event will occur less than a month after Apple received a trade-war break when the U.S Trade Representative’s office said the tariffs that were set to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, including Apple products, would be delayed from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. but it is unclear what happens next when the key holiday shopping season will be in high-gear.

It's also noteworthy that CEO Tim Cook has bent President Trump's ear about the negative impact the tariffs will have on his company versus some of its rivals such as Samsung.

Analysts Shawn Harrison and Gausia Chowdhury at Cleveland-based Longbow Research calculate iPhone tariffs would require Apple to raise prices.

"We estimate that a 15 percent iPhone tariff would require a $68 ASP increase to offset the impact," they wrote.

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Many on Wall Street think Apple will wait to announce an iPhone price increase.

“New US tariffs on China-made cell phones and laptops was delayed to Dec 15th and we expect Apple to not raise prices related to tariffs, just yet,” wrote New-York based analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The three newest iPhone models sell for $749, $999 and $1,099, respectively.

Analysts at Bernstein agreed.

“Our default assumption is that Apple will look to keep prices flat YoY, and potentially absorb the benefit from the particularly steep component cost declines in DRAM and NAND (down 50 percent+ YoY) by keeping memory levels constant and storage pricing at similar levels for similar capacities,” New York-based Bernstein analysts Toni Sacconaghi and Corry Wang wrote in a note sent to clients on Thursday.

Still, Ives believes the trade war remains a headwind for Apple's stock, which was trading near $212.50 a share on Friday.

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He says the tariffs are a “$20-$25 stock overhang on shares” and remain a “nightmare that will not go away.”

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