Smartphone design in 2018 was dominated by talk about the notch, with all the major smartphone designers and eventually Samsung jumping on board the trend of featuring a notched bezel at the top of the front display. Some of the phones decided to add sensors within the notch that make things like 3D facial authentication possible, though they generally also included bezels at the bottom — meaning the phones tended not to have a corner-to-corner screen design.

Since then, phone makers have experimented with other notch-related designs, including slide-out camera mechanisms and shrinking the notch to the shape of a teardrop. Samsung, meanwhile, may be thinking about something new — a so-called reverse notch, which, in case you’re wondering what that means, is exactly what the name implies.

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There are plenty of rumors flying around right now about the new PlayStation 5 console, but we still have more than a year to wait before it’s finally released. In the meantime, PS4 owners obviously want to keep snagging new games to play on their current console. If you’re into classics, we just came across a killer deal that might just blow your mind. Clip the coupon on the Amazon page and you can get SEGA Genesis Classics, which happens to be the largest ever official collection of classic games, for just $14.99! This deal definitely won’t last very long, so hurry up if you don’t want to miss it.

SEGA Genesis Classics – PlayStation 4: $14.99

Here’s some additional info from the product page, and you can find the complete list of titles on Amazon:

• SEGA’s collection of Genesis classics comes to a new generation of consoles – and players.
• Over 50 titles across all genres from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series; arcade action, shooters, puzzlers, old favorites and hidden gems.
• New features bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customize your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.
• The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

SEGA Genesis Classics – PlayStation 4: $14.99

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Get over 50 classic games on your PS4 for $15 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 09:49:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By all accounts, Apple’s new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are a resounding success. The new iPhone 11 lineup was released just under one month ago and we’ve seen almost universal praise from reviewers and end-users alike. The new cameras — especially the triple-lens camera on the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max — appear to be the upgrade that people are most excited about this year, and that certainly makes sense. Apple had been the market leader in smartphone cameras for years, but the company lost its crown when rivals like Google and Huawei stepped up their mobile photography efforts. In 2019, however, Apple’s new iPhones retook the smartphone camera throne. In fact, not even Google’s just-announced Pixel 4 series manage to top the iPhone 11 Pro, as we’re now seeing in early camera comparisons. Many people expected the Pixel 4 to have the edge, but that’s clearly not the case at all. And what’s particularly crazy is that Apple’s iPhone 11 cameras are about to get even better once the new Deep Fusion feature is released to the public. Currently available to preview in the iOS 13.2 beta, Deep Fusion has already been shown to dramatically improve photo clarity and color reproduction in medium lighting.

Of course, no smartphone is perfect and you won’t find any exceptions in the iPhone 11 series. The biggest issue for the time being seems to be iOS 13. RAM management issues similar to the ones that plagued iOS 11 appear to be having a significant impact on performance, and we’ve seen plenty of evidence of this. But there’s also a key feature that’s missing from this year’s iPhone lineup, particularly when it comes to the high-end iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple fans might deny it, but there’s one very important feature that these new flagships should absolutely have. The good news is this missing feature is finally coming to the iPhone 12 series next year, but the bad news is it’s reportedly going to have an unwanted side effect.

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It seems like pretty much everyone should have heard of the Mpow 059 Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones by now. They’ve been best-sellers on Amazon for years and they’ve managed to amass more than 17,000 5-star ratings in that time. They look great, they sound great, they have impressive battery life, and they’re shockingly affordable, so it’s pretty clear why they’re so popular. If you don’t already have a pair though, it turns out that you’re in luck! Head over to Amazon and use the coupon code MPOW059AB at checkout, and you can get these terrific $35 headphones for just $24.99.

Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Pr…: $24.99 (use code MPOW059AB by 10/18)

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• IMPRESSIVE SOUND QUALITY IS THE ULTIMATE GOAL: The High-fidelity stereo sound benefits from the 40mm neodymium driver, CSR chip, and the around-ear cushion design which provide a well-closed and immersed enviroment for your ears, Just lose yourself in the music! NOTE: Mpow 059 headphones is passive noise isolating, NOT active noise cancellation(ANC), it can’t cancel the noise completely but it won’t drain the battery and damage the sound. 2. The closed-back design provides immersive Hi-Fi sound with CSR chip and 40mm driver together, it is better than ANC in term of sounds quality.
• BUILT TO STAY COMFORTABLE: The Memory-protein ear cushion simulate human skin texture, ensuring lasting comfort. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability.
• NEVER POWER OFF, BOTH WIRELESS & WIRED: 1. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge. A 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of play when battery is low. 2. The Wired mode: you can also use it as a wired headphone with the provided audio cable so the headphones will never power off.
• FOLDABLE DESIGN WITH A PORTABLE BAG & GENTLE REMINDER: The foldable Headband is not only designed for saving your desk space but for carrying in the provided bag. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like “on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.

Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Pr…: $24.99 (use code MPOW059AB by 10/18)

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Wireless over-ear headphones with 17,000 5-star ratings just dropped to $25 on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 09:03:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google unveiled its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL flagship smartphones yesterday and while there wasn’t much left to surprise us with, they’re still phenomenal smartphones. In fact, it pretty much goes without saying that you’re going to get one if you’re a big time Android fan. These new Pixel phones represent the best of what Android has to offer, plus they have huge camera upgrades and nifty Motion Sense gestures. All that comes with a hefty price tag, of course, but it’s significantly less hefty if you preorder now from Amazon. Pick up a Factory Unlocked Google Pixel 4 or a Factory Unlocked Google Pixel 4 XL right now in any of the three color options and you’ll get a free $100 gift card from Amazon. That’s a sizable discount of up to 12.5%, and it won’t last much longer.

Google Pixel 4

• Point and shoot for the perfect photo. Capture brilliant color and control the exposure balance of different parts of your photos.
• Get the shot without the flash. Night sight is now faster and easier to use it can even take photos of the milky way.
• Gift card is also usable as a bookmark (6.5″ x 2″ x 0.1″)
• Gift Card has no fees and no expiration date

Google Pixel 4 – Just Black – 64GB – Unlocked with Amazon.com Gift Cards – As a Bookmark: $799.00

Google Pixel 4 XL

• Point and shoot for the perfect photo. Capture brilliant color and control the exposure balance of different parts of your photos.
• Get the shot without the flash. Night sight is now faster and easier to use it can even take photos of the milky way.
• Gift card is also usable as a bookmark (6.5″ x 2″ x 0.1″)
• Gift Card has no fees and no expiration date

Google Pixel 4 XL – Just Black – 64GB – Unlocked with Amazon.com Gift Cards – As a Bookmark: $899.00

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Google’s Pixel 3 may have set a new bar for mobile photography last year, but Apple’s next-gen iPhone 11 Pro has been trouncing all comers in head-to-head photo battles since hitting store shelves a few weeks ago. At this point, it’s fair to say that the iPhone 11 Pro — with its Night mode capabilities and the recently released Deep Fusion feature that was added to the latest iOS beta update — is the best camera you can get in a smartphone today.

That said, one of the great things about the tech space is that nothing is ever stagnant, and companies are constantly battling to one-up each other. In turn, there was a lot of hype leading up to Google’s Pixel 4 unveiling yesterday. And while the Pixel 4 won’t fall in the hands of consumers until later this month, Tom Warren of The Verge got his hands on one and put Google’s next-gen Pixel up against Apple’s top of the line iPhone 11.

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iPhone 11 Pro vs. Pixel 4: First camera comparisons might surprise you originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 08:17:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Roku just released the new Roku Express HD and at just $29, it’s already a best-seller on Amazon. We can’t say for certain, but that could be why Amazon decided to kick off a surprise sale that slashes its own streaming media players to their lowest prices since Prime Day. Hurry and you can pick up a $40 Fire TV Stick on Amazon for only $24.99, which is an incredible value. Or, if you also want support for 4K resolution and HDR, you can get a $50 Fire TV Stick 4K for just $34.99. These prices won’t last much longer, so definitely head over to Amazon now if you want to avoid missing out.

Fire TV Stick

• #1 best-selling streaming media player, with Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen).
• Use the dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons to control your TV, soundbar, and receiver.
• Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, SHOWTIME, and more.
• More storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick.
• Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus browse millions of websites using Firefox or Silk.
• The most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player–view live camera feeds, check the weather, dim the lights, and stream music with the included Alexa voice functionality.
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes.
• No cable or satellite? No problem. Watch live TV and sports with subscriptions to Hulu, Sling, and others.
• Switch seamlessly between headphones and sound system—pair with compatible Bluetooth headphones to listen to movies, TV shows, and music.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $24.99

Fire TV Stick 4K

• New on Fire TV: The official YouTube app. Use your voice to find, launch, and play content on YouTube.
• The only Fire TV stick with 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.
• Watch favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, HBO, and more. Subscription may be required.
• Stream for free with Pluto TV, IMDb TV, and others.
• The most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player—view live camera feeds, dim the lights, and stream music.
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes.
• Launch and control content with the Alexa Voice Remote.
• More storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick.

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player: $34.99

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The Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K are back down to the lowest prices since Prime Day originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 07:54:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google announced a Pixel 4 feature no iPhone 11 model would have several weeks before Apple actually unveiled the new iPhones. Then we saw it leaked in great detail, at which point I told you that it’s going to be a gimmicky trick. Now that the Pixel 4 series is official, and Google practically confirmed almost all the rumors that preceded the phone’s launch, I’ve changed my mind about it, slightly. It’s a super sophisticated feature that deserves praise and recognition, but it’s still a gimmick that we don’t need on the Pixel 4 or any other phone, at least not in the current format.

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The Pixel 4’s most impressive new feature is a sophisticated gimmick no one really needs originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 07:31:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It took Riot Games a decade to realize that its popular League of Legends gameplay can be adapted for mobile and console. A 5v5 LoL version for smartphones, tablets, and consoles will be available to players come 2020, and that’s just one of the new games that Riot will release in the coming months. And yes, many of them will be coming to mobile as well.

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League of Legends is ready for mobile and consoles, complete with brand new games originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 06:50:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers.

Come January 30, Delta has some major changes in store for its portfolio of credit cards the carrier has co-branded with American Express — changes that should easily please loyal flyers who’ve long relied on the cards for perks like SkyMiles and other travel-related rewards. The cards will definitely be more feature-rich, but though there’s still a few months to go before the changes kick-in, don’t ignore this post if you feel like you won’t need them until at least next year.

That’s because Delta and American Express have also jointly announced a trio of generous limited-time offers ahead of the changes for those cards. If you act now and sign up anytime before the end of the month, you can earn 60,000 bonus miles at a minimum in addition to putting yourself in a position to enjoy the slew of other rewards once they take effect.

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Score thousands of bonus miles with these exclusive Delta Amex offers originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 at 23:34:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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