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Sony Xperia XA3, The Next Mid-Range Phone of Sony, Might Boast A Movie-Friendly 21:9 Display

Sony’s mobile division is passing through a very harsh period now, but it’s struggling to turn the tides with its upcoming smartphones. One of Sony’s next mid-range phone, Sony Xperia XA3, might come out with a movie-friendly 21:9 display. That’s an excellent aspect ratio for modern, widescreen videos, but it might prove to be annoying for those vids in other aspect ratios since black bars would occupy a more significant part of the screen.

While we don’t know for sure which Sony smartphone would be the first to boast this 21:9 display, since many reports are indicating at different upcoming devices, WinFuture, the portal which posted the first images of the smartphone, hinted to Sony Xperia XA3, the next mid-range phone of Sony.

On the other hand, LetsGoDigital reported that Sony Xperia XZ4 would come out with something called “CinemaWide.” Nonetheless, maybe we could see that movie-friendly 21:9 display on both Xperia XA3 and XZ4.

Sony Xperia XA3, The Next Mid-Range Phone of Sony, Might Boast A Movie-Friendly 21:9 Display

But, according to WinFuture, a German tech portal, leaked images of the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 indicate to a movie-friendly 21:9 display. Also, the same photos revealed a dual-camera setup on the back of the device and USB-C port.

“On the back of the new Sony smartphone, which is probably fitted with a plastic housing that will be available in a range of colors (at least black, silver, blue, and pink), there is a dual camera unit with a dual LED flash arranged above it. At the bottom of the case, there are two clearly separated speaker outlets, between which, there is the USB-C port for power supply and data transfer,” WinFuture reported on Sony Xperia XA3.

We will definitely find out more about the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 and XZ4 devices, as long as the other devices in the Xperia series, at the MWC 2019 where Sony would present its future smartphones.

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iPhone 11 With iOS 13 Dark Mode Revealed in New Renders

Lately, almost every app, video streaming platform, and even some websites are sporting a sort of a dark mode, sometimes also called dark theme or night mode. Dark mode, therefore, became a very popular feat nowadays. And some rumors emerged over the Internet saying that iOS 13 would come out with a dark theme included. To get a glimpse of how that might look like, here are some new renders showing the upcoming iPhone 11 with iOS 13 dark mode.

In the smartphone market, since more and more devices boast OLED technology, the displays ability to create exact black nuances generated the struggle of the smartphone, operating system, and app manufacturers to come up with the perfect dark mode. While some users consider the so-called night mode useless, in reality, it might be helpful.

First, a dark mode would reduce the strain of staring at a bright screen in low-light conditions. Secondly, a dark mode would also lower battery consumption since it’s less demanding for the displays to show darker colors than bright ones.

iPhone 11 With iOS 13 Dark Mode Revealed in New Renders

Thanks to Phone Arena, we can now see how an iPhone 11 with iOS 13 dark mode looks like in new renders. “We thought we’d let the creative juices flow and imagine what the new Dark Mode could look like in iOS 13, on the iPhone XI (a.k.a iPhone 11, because who knows – Roman numerals could have been an anniversary-only thing for Apple). Anyway, here’s what we’d like to see from the new Dark Mode in iOS 13,” Phone Arena reported.

This new iOS 13 dark mode imagined on iPhone 11 by Phone Arena doesn’t “just inverts whites, also subdues and limits other colors as much as possible. For example, instead of using solid, colorful toggles for various settings when they are enabled, a colorful outline can convey just as much information, without emitting unnecessary light.”

In the end, we have to admit that iPhone 11 with iOS 13 dark mode looks impressive. It’s changing the user experience, nonetheless, but we also hope that Apple will come up with other significant changes in its upcoming iOS 13.

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Hulu 3.43.0.250650 for Android Rolled Out With Some Novelties

Hulu is possibly the only reliable competitor for Netflix in the US, besides HBO Go, evidently. Hulu gives users access to thousands of movie and TV series, as well as to live TV channels, and more. Today, Hulu 3.43.0.250650 for Android rolled out with some novelties, bug fixes, and more.

Hulu is offering a seamless movie and TV series streaming experience as it is an excellent platform, almost bug-free. Nonetheless, Hulu gives access to more than 85,000 episodes of some of the most popular TV series and thousands of movies. It also allows users to create different profiles for family members, within a single account, so your partner, as well as your kids, can watch Hulu and get personalized recommendations.

The only downside Hulu boasts is its geographical limitation. Accordingly, Hulu is only available to US customers and only across the US. That’s a significant problem for Hulu in its competition with the giants Netflix and HBO Go/Now.

Hulu 3.43.0.250650 for Android Rolled Out With Some Novelties

“Shiver me timbers! This cold has got us under ten different layers, and we’re still trembling. The good news – bugs are freezing to death. We also swatted some of them away as we worked on polishing the Hulu experience for this update. Enjoy your Hulu favorites and remember to stay warm out there,” read the official release notes of Hulu 3.43.0.250650 for Android.

As the release notes suggested, the new Hulu 3.43.0.250650 update for Android is not boasting any visible changes. However, this time, the Hulu devs focused on bringing in several novelties under the hood, including bug fixes and stability and performance improvements. All that to make the user experience with Hulu smoother than before.

The new Hulu 3.43.0.250650 for Android is already available on the Google Play Store or as an APK file. Download it now, sign up for a Hulu plan, if your new to the app, and enjoy thousands of movies, TV series, and many live TV channels.

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VidMate 3.6507 Came Out With Several Under The Hood Improvements

Undoubtedly, VidMate is the most popular online video downloader on Android, even though there are many other pretty similar apps, such as SnapTube or TubeMate. Maybe VidMate’s popularity is due to its features and, nonetheless, due to the dedication of its devs in releasing updates to improve the application. Recently, VidMate 3.6507 came out with several under the hood improvements to make the user experience with the app better than ever before.

VidMate Is The Best Video Downloader on Android

Also, I have to say it, VidMate is not famous for nothing as it’s a handy app to have on your smartphone. Either you want to repost videos on your timeline on social media or build a collection of your favorite online videos to watch anytime, even while offline, VidMate is the ideal Android app to use for these purposes.

In addition to that, VidMate comes with some useful features besides the primary one which is downloading videos from the Internet. It sports a built-in multimedia player and video search engine, as well as an excellent Library manager for users to categorize their multimedia files with ease.

Besides, VidMate offers access to more than 200 live TV channels, so you’ll never get bored as long as you have this excellent app installed on your Android smartphone or tablet.

VidMate 3.6507 Came Out With Several Under The Hood Improvements

Usually, the devs behind VidMate release a VidMate update at the beginning of each month. This month, the VidMate 3.6507 rolled out with many under the hood improvements.

More specifically, VidMate 3.6507 comes with bug and crash fixes, as well as with some stability and performance improvements. Now, you should update to the latest VidMate version to enjoy a smoother experience with your favorite online video downloader.

If you’re new to VidMate, trust us, you’ll enjoy using the app and completing your videos library with all your favorite vids from major streaming platforms such as Facebook, IGTV, DailyMotion, DailyTube, Vimeo, and so on.

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PlayStation Vue vs. DirecTV Now – Best Prices and Available Content

As many people are wondering what they should choose between DirecTV Now and Playstation Vue regarding the content they offer, we provided you with a comparison on this topic.

Content

Original Content

This one is easy to decide. PlayStation Vue does not have original programming produced by AT&T just like DirecTV Now has. Some rumors say that Sony is working on some originals, but we are not so sure about this as no confirmation was received.

DirecTV Now depending on the genre, offers some original content including:

  • Condor, a political thriller
  • You Me Her, a rom-com about a polyamorous relationship (the first of its kind, in fact)
  • Loudermilk, a critically acclaimed comedy starring Ron Livingston
  • Mr. Mercedes, based on stories by Stephen King

These titles air on the AT&T AUDIENCE Network, which is exclusive to DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, and AT&T U-verse.

On-Demand Content Available

Both DIRECTV NOW and PlayStation Vue offer on-demand content aside from live streaming. Using the cloud DVR on PS Vue, you can record shows which will be waiting for you to watch whenever you want, showing how dedicated it is to on-demand content.

Unfortunately, there is no robust DVR on DirecTV Now , but it claims that its library contains over 40,000 on-demand titles which make it better than many cable and satellite TV services. As the amount is extended, there is no doubt you will find something you like.

Live Channels

Depending on the package you choose, you can get a decent amount of live channels no matter what streaming service you select. However, when it comes to add-ons, none of them offers much. Actually, DirecTV Now offers no other add-ons aside from DirecTV Now Español and the premium networks. PlayStation Vue provides a lot, including a Spanish-language pack for $4.99 per month and a sports pack for $10.00 per month.

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