Samsung might drop the 'e' variant for the Galaxy S20 series

Render of the Samsung Galaxy S11

We've already heard rumours about Samsung Galaxy S20 replacing the upcoming Galaxy S11. Now, a new report from WinFuture claims the next flagship will get rid of the Galaxy S10e variant and replaces it with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. There will also supposedly a Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus. The screen sizes will reportedly include a 6.2-inch Galaxy S20, 6.7-inch Galaxy S20 Plus, and 6.9-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra. If the rumours are true, this won't be the first time Samsung will be skipping a generation when it comes to naming its devices. Perhaps Samsung sees the branding potential of calling the phone a Galaxy S20 for 2020, or as Android Central points out, the company doesn't want to pit an S11 against an iPhone 12.

WhatsApp no longer supports Windows Phone

WhatsApp is culling some of the older operating systems it runs on. The latest one to get axed is Windows Phone. The messaging app no longer supports Microsoft's mobile platform. And older OSes like Android 2.3.7 and iOS 8 or older will not get support after February 1, 2020. Users will no longer be able to create new accounts or verify existing ones on these platforms. You will not be able to transfer your chat history from one platform to another, so you might need to export your chat history as an email attachment if you want access to them. But it would be best if you did so before the deadline.

Source: Engadget

LG patent turns dual-screen smartphone into a tablet

If this recently discovered patent is anything to go by, LG might be looking for other ways to expand its smartphone and turn it into a tablet. There won't just be an extra display on the case, but one you can attach to the other side and turn it into a tablet. That feature is lacking in the current implementation of LG's Dual Screen accessory. However, patents aren't always applied to actual products, so we may or may not see these make the light of day.

Source: MobileSyrup

Apple Watch Series 5 might get (PRODUCT)RED variant in 2020

New rumours claim Apple will be expanding its Watch Series 5 lineup to include a new (PRODUCT)RED variant sometime next year. The Apple Watch reportedly showed up in an unspecified Apple database describing that this variant will be an aluminum model with a red finish similar to the iPod touch. The (PRODUCT)RED model will reportedly be offered alongside the silver, space gray, and gold aluminum casing options.

What isn't clear is when the model will be introduced. Apple donates a portion of proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED devices sold to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Apple has sold a wide array of (PRODUCT) RED gadgets, including iPhones, iPad cases, and Beats audio accessories.

Source: MacRumors