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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Amazon launches an AI camera and machine learning tools for businesses

Amazon launches an AI camera and machine learning tools for businesses Amazon might be the biggest online retailer, but the company wants to be even more influential, launching a set of AI products. The subsidiary Amazon Web Services...

Rumored Snapdragon 845 specs point to next-gen Kryo cores, but old process

Rumored Snapdragon 845 specs point to next-gen Kryo cores, but old process Qualcomm should announce the Snapdragon 845 chipset by the but some unconfirmed info is making the rounds. The new flagship chip will be built on a 10nm Low...

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

YouTube unveils stories-like feature for creators called Reels

YouTube unveils stories-like feature for creators called Reels YouTube has unveiled a new feature for creators called Reels. This is YouTubes official spin on the popular stories format first popularized by Snapchat before it took off...

ZTE Axon 7 is no longer in production

ZTE Axon 7 is no longer in production Its the end of the road for the , certainly the US version. A company representative told an inquiring customer that the product has reached its end of life and will no longer be manufactured. There...

HDMI 2.1 detailed: up to 10K resolution, 120fps and Dynamic HDR

HDMI 2.1 detailed: up to 10K resolution, 120fps and Dynamic HDR The HDMI forum has published the specs for version 2.1 and give gamers and multimedia perfectionists everything they could ever want for years to come. Many, many years....

Samsung begins mass production of 10nm LPP chips for early 2018 phones

Samsung begins mass production of 10nm LPP chips for early 2018 phones Samsung Foundry Business has begun mass production of chips built on the second generation 10nm FinFET process. This is a refinement on the current 10nm chips offering...

Xiaomi to launch Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus on December 7

Xiaomi to launch Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus on December 7 We already saw the , but now we have official information about the Xiaomi Redmi 5. The manufacturer posted an image on Weibo, revealing the launch date of the Redmi 5 and the...

Honor V10 posts an impressive AnTuTu score

Honor V10 posts an impressive AnTuTu score The Honor V10 was . The phone matches the Kirin 970 chipset and 6 gigs of RAM of the Mate 10 duo, so it's no wonder that it can deliver all the performance you need. Today the phone appeared...

Some Samsung Galaxy S8 units get camera focus bug

Some Samsung Galaxy S8 units get camera focus bug A significant number of / users are reporting a camera-related issue with their units. Specifically, those affected say their phone's camera struggles to focus while taking photos, both...

AT&T offering $100 reward card with each ZTE Axon M order

AT&T offering $100 reward card with each ZTE Axon M order ZTE's foldable, dual touchscreen smartphone launched earlier this month as an AT If you are planning to purchase this $725 device, you'll be glad to know that the carrier...

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

New Verizon Galaxy Note8 update brings Krack security patch, camera changes

New Verizon Galaxy Note8 update brings Krack security patch, camera changes Verizon has started pushing out a new update to units on its network. Arriving as software version NMF26X.N950USQU2BQJA, it's mainly a security update but also...

Google has identified a fix for Pixel 2 and 2 XL random reboots, rollout in the coming weeks

Google has identified a fix for Pixel 2 and 2 XL random reboots, rollout in the coming weeks Over the past few days yet another problem surfaced with regard to and . Namely, some users' handsets are plagued by random reboots, which...

Instagram now lets you remix the photos your friends send you

Instagram now lets you remix the photos your friends send you Instagram has added yet another new feature today. We're talking about the ability to 'remix' the photos your friends send you through Instagram Direct. Now when you view...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 leaks pour in

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 leaks pour in Today brought a whole swath of leaks. A teaser image appeared suggesting that the 18:9 mid-ranger may be getting close to launch. Thanks to TENAA are no secret and neither is the design. Still, Xiaomi...

SA: Apple leads in Q3 smartphone sales revenue, but Samsung is catching up

SA: Apple leads in Q3 smartphone sales revenue, but Samsung is catching up Strategy Analytics posted its smartphone sales report today for the July-September 2017 period. The analysts, quoted by Yonhap, said that Apple leads the smartphone...

Samsung fixes major issue in Galaxy S8 Oreo beta 3 build

Samsung fixes major issue in Galaxy S8 Oreo beta 3 build The Android Oreo Beta 3 build for the and out last week. It brought the November security patch and major improvements to Bluetooth stability. However, it turns out that it also...

Samsung officially launches Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

Samsung officially launches Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 A Burgundy Red first appeared in a and then industry sources . Today Samsung officially launched the new color option in South Korea, which will be followed by select markets. Samsung...

OnePlus 5T arrives in China, gets an impressive Lava Red color

OnePlus 5T arrives in China, gets an impressive Lava Red color Just a week after its , the OnePlus 5T , and now China. The twist is that China gets an exclusive Lava Red color. The official price around the world is $499/449/499 for...

OnePlus 5T now available in India

OnePlus 5T now available in India The is now available for purchase in India. You can get the phone through as well as the . The phone costs 32,999 INR (430) for the 6GB/64GB model and 37,999 INR (495) for the 8GB/128GB version. ...

Monday, November 27, 2017

Snapchat rolls out context-specific filters

Snapchat rolls out context-specific filters Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has rolled out a new feature in the app that automatically suggests filters to users based on context. The app can now analyze the image that has been captured...

Essential PH-1 now just $400 with the 360 Camera included

Essential PH-1 now just $400 with the 360 Camera included Back when the dropped $200 down to then to , some people speculated that this signals the end of the company. What will they say now that the phone is $400? Never mind that....

India pre-orders for Oppo F5 6GB RAM variant are now live

India pre-orders for Oppo F5 6GB RAM variant are now live The 6GB RAM variant of the smartphone is now available in India. The model comes in black and red color options and is already offered by etailer Flipkart. The 6GB RAM Oppo F5...

Gionee unveils eight smartphones, including S11/S11S and M7 Plus

Gionee unveils eight smartphones, including S11/S11S and M7 Plus Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee has unveiled eight new smartphones at an event in its home country. The list includes S11S, S11, S11 lite, M7 Plus, M7 mini, and...

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Deal: 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL down to $900

Deal: 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL down to $900 Theres a face we didnt expect to see this Black Friday the . The phone is so hard to find that eBay units usually cost more than the original asking price rather than being offered at a discount....

Oppo F5 Youth goes official with 16MP selfie camera

Oppo F5 Youth goes official with 16MP selfie camera Oppo has launched a more affordable version of its F5 mid-ranger. Dubbed , it retains the 6 18:9 display with minimal bezels and FHD+ resolution (2160x1080 pixels), but comes with...

Friday, November 24, 2017

Sony Xperia XZ and XZs are now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo too

Sony Xperia XZ and XZs are now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo too The has been since last month, and now two more Sony smartphones are finally ready to join in the fun. The Japanese company has started sending out the update to Android...

Oppo R11s Plus is now available

Oppo R11s Plus is now available Oppo announced the R11s and R11s Plus in the beginning of the month with the small version going on sale two weeks ago. Now, the Plus variant joins it on the shelves as the company announced the starts...

Here are Sony's Black Friday deals

Here are Sony's Black Friday deals Sony has started its Black Friday deals across its online stores and retail partners. You can save big on smartphones, headphones, smart bands and accessories. The flagship is 100/100 off in both the...

Verizon is offering Asus Zenfone V for free

Verizon is offering Asus Zenfone V for free was as a Verizon-exclusive in the US in September. The phone carried a launch price tag of $240, while the carrier has also been offering it on monthly plans for $10/month. Now, as a part...

Thursday, November 23, 2017

OnePlus 5T gets first update, KRACK fix and fingerprint/face unlock optimizations included

OnePlus 5T gets first update, KRACK fix and fingerprint/face unlock optimizations included Just days after it , the has started receiving its first update. Weighing in at 107MB and arriving as Oxygen OS 4.7.2, the update brings along...

Deal: LG G6 for 363 on Amazon

Deal: LG G6 for 363 on Amazon The V30 may be the hottest LG phone these adys, but the , introduced in February, is still a pretty solid device. And now you can own one for as low as 363.20 on Amazon. This is a 42% discount from the...

Android Oreo Beta 3 for Samsung Galaxy S8 may arrive very soon

Android Oreo Beta 3 for Samsung Galaxy S8 may arrive very soon Looks like / users who are part of the Oreo beta group may soon get to test the third beta build of the Android 8.0 firmware. The information comes courtesy of a Samsung...

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Deals: Grab T-Mobile Moto Z2 Force for $375, Google Home for under $65

Deals: Grab T-Mobile Moto Z2 Force for $375, Google Home for under $65 If you are a Motorola fan in the US, and are planning to purchase a high-end smartphone, you'll be glad to know that T-Mobile is currently offering a solid discount...

The iPhone SE sequel tipped to launch in Q1 next year

The iPhone SE sequel tipped to launch in Q1 next year A portion of Apple fans still believe in the companys original stance a 4 screen is as big as youll ever need. They are still clinging to the but that will soon turn 2-years old...

The Honor V10 shows its bezel-free face in the wild

The Honor V10 shows its bezel-free face in the wild The will be announced on but we are already seeing a lot of it in the rumor mill. The photo below allegedly shows the Honor V10 being handled in the wild. It doesn't look exactly like...

Samsung may be working on a Star Wars-themed Galaxy Note8

Samsung may be working on a Star Wars-themed Galaxy Note8 Samsung has done superhero-themed phones but with the it may branch out into space opera. The BB-8 bot had a cameo in promo materials focused on upcoming upgrades to the Bixby...

Android Wear updated to version 2.6 with Recent App complication and more

Android Wear updated to version 2.6 with Recent App complication and more Android Wear got bumped up to version 2.6 with several helpful improvements. The Recent App complication is handy for multitasking and Google improved touch algorithms...

Xiaomi Mi 7 to feature 16MP dual camera, new report suggests

Xiaomi Mi 7 to feature 16MP dual camera, new report suggests A new report out of China is suggesting that Xiaomi's Mi 7 flagship will feature a Samsung-manufactured 6.01-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, and will be powered by Snapdragon...

Global stable MIUI 9 hits Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Global stable MIUI 9 hits Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Xiaomi continues with the MIUI 9 global rollout. All owners of the new should be getting the stable update of the platform with version V9.1.1.0.NDEMIEI. The package is 1.4 GB in size. MIUI...

HTC U11+ UK pre-orders are now live

HTC U11+ UK pre-orders are now live The is now available in the UK. Pre-orders for the device are now live on the company's official UK website. The phone costs 699, and it'll start shipping sometime in December. You can get a 10% discount...

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Android Oreo soak test for Moto Z and Z2 Force begins in Brazil

Android Oreo soak test for Moto Z and Z2 Force begins in Brazil Some of the readers over at have been notified via email to participate in a survey to apply as candidates to test an early build of Android Oreo for the and . The readers...

Deal: Moto $60 off the Moto X4 at Best Buy

Deal: Moto $60 off the Moto X4 at Best Buy Even though we havent quite gotten to Thanksgiving yet (which is when a lot of the Black Friday Sales begin), Best Buy is holding a discount on the this week. You can grab either a Super Black...

Android devices collect location data for Google despite privacy settings

Android devices collect location data for Google despite privacy settings Location sharing is one of these services that some users keep turned off for one of two reasons either battery saving or privacy protection. But according to...

Black Friday: Xiaomi Spain gives away 10 Mi 6 units for 1

Black Friday: Xiaomi Spain gives away 10 Mi 6 units for 1 Xiaomi had a on November 11 and is now preparing for the Black Friday weekend this week. The Spanish division of the manufacturer is launching a raffle throughout the whole weekend...

Amazon releases Product Red version of Amazon Echo

Amazon releases Product Red version of Amazon Echo Amazon has launched a new variant of the Echo in collaboration with Red. This Product Red version dons the familiar bright red shell to differentiate itself from the other colors in...

Global Xiaomi Redmi 4 receives stable MIUI 9

Global Xiaomi Redmi 4 receives stable MIUI 9 The continues. Today is getting the MIUI stable update. The firmware version is V9.1.1.0.NAMMIEI and it brings Android 7.1 Nougat, Xiaomi's Smart app launcher, image search, split screen...

Misfit Command is a smarter hybrid watch

Misfit Command is a smarter hybrid watch So-called hybrid watches are often just glorified fitness trackers. The Misfit Command may be the first to combine the classic looks of an analog watch with some more advanced functionality than...

Cheaper version of Xiaomi Mi Note 3 now available

Cheaper version of Xiaomi Mi Note 3 now available Xiaomi the a few months ago in September with two memory configurations: 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. The 64GB model runs CNY 2,299 ($346) while the one with double the storage capacity goes...

Deal: Save $350 on Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8/S8+

Deal: Save $350 on Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8/S8+ Purchasing any of Samsung's latest high end phones , , or can now be $350 cheaper. Best Buy is offering the deal on Sprint and Verizon variants if you opt for monthly payment plans. For...

Monday, November 20, 2017

OnePlus 5 confirmed to be discontinued once stock runs out

OnePlus 5 confirmed to be discontinued once stock runs out In an interview with , the General Manager of OnePlus India Vikas Aggarwal offers insight on what will happen to the and why the company released the so soon. Aggarwal says...