Samsung SM-T380/SM-T385 to be called Galaxy Tab A2 S, tipster says

Up until now, Samsung SM-T380/SM-T385 was being referred to as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017). However, according to popular tipster Roland Quandt‏ (@rquandt), the tablet will carry a different moniker: Galaxy Tab A2 S. Samsung SM-T380 / SM-T385 is not Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017. It's the Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 S.— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) August 26, 2017...

Original Samsung Galaxy J7 running Nougat again spotted on WFA's website

It was June this year, when the first-gen Samsung Galaxy J7 with Android Nougat on board was spotted on the website of WiFi Alliance. Over a couple of months have passed, and the update is yet to roll out. Now, the device has once again appeared on the agency's website, with the listing revealing Android 7.0 this time as well. It's clear that Android...

Three year old Samsung Galaxy S5 and several other devices getting August patch

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy S5 smartphone. Arriving as version G900FXXS1CQH1 and weighing in at around 75MB, the update is currently hitting units in Europe. As for changes, it brings along Android security fixes for the month of August. Moving on, the Galaxy S6 series smartphones on AT&T are also getting the latest...

Sony Xperia XZ again drops to under $400 in US, free memory card included as well

The Sony Xperia XZ has received a new price cut in the US. A quick look at the device's Amazon listings reveal you can grab a unit for as low as $399.99. While this isn't the first time the phone has dropped to this level, the deal includes a free 64GB microSD card as well. The price cut + SD card deal is available on black, blue, and silver color...

Shipments for Essential Phone have begun

Over a week ago, some of those who pre-ordered the Essential Phone (PH-1) started getting notifications that their unit is ready, and will be shipped within a week. Now, the company has confirmed that shipments for the device have finally begun. We're beginning to ship Essential Phone! Please look out for an e-mail today with tracking info. We appreciate...

Deal: Silver Sony Xperia XZs drops to all-time low of $545.72

Sony's Xperia XZs has been on sale in the US since April, and during this time it's seen a few price cuts and deals. While the initial recommended price for it was $699.99, we've also seen it going for $619.99 at one point, and recently its price was cut to $599.99. Now though you can grab an XZs for cheaper than it's ever been. You do however have...

Deal: Google Pixel from $549.99, 128GB Pixel XL for $719.99, 32GB refurb Pixel for $355

While they may have been priced exactly as Apple's iPhones at launch, Google's Pixels aren't as good at keeping their prices intact and deal-free. We've already seen quite a few price reductions for the duo, and now that we're ever closer to the rumored October 5 unveiling of the next generation of Google's smartphones some new deals have popped...

Xbox One X pre-orders are fastest selling ever for a Microsoft console

Microsoft's Xbox One X is the most powerful gaming console ever created. It was initially unveiled in June, and it went on pre-order worldwide last Sunday night. It's only been five days since that moment, but the company is already announcing a milestone. As of now, the One X pre-orders are the fastest selling in Xbox console history. As a consequence,...

Google Chrome will soon allow permanent muting of websites

The development team behind Google Chrome for computers is working on a neat new feature. In the future, the browser will let you permanently mute any specific website. The switch making this possible is currently being experimented with in Chrome's Canary branch, which is the most cutting edge of them all. At the moment, the toggle can be found...

Nokia 8 review: Connecting the dots

This is it then. The long-awaited Finnish flagship that goes all in against the phones that rule today. The Finnish cameraphone returning to claim the prize that was once its birthright. Everybody bow and make way? Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8-review-1644.p...

Google Assistant for iOS arrives in the UK, Germany, and France

Do you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and hate Siri? Do you happen to live in the UK, Germany, or France? Well then you're in luck, for starting today you get an alternative to Apple's own virtual assistant. The Google Assistant app for iOS that launched in the US back in May is now finally expanding to more countries, though only the aforementioned...

Camera test: Nokia 8 vs. Galaxy S8 vs. LG G6 vs. iPhone 7 Plus vs. Huawei P10

While reviewing the Nokia 8, we couldn't pass on the opportunity for a quick camera shootout between the flagships we have around. Consider this an early look into what's coming - our Nokia 8 review should go live today. Nokia 8 vs. Galaxy S8 vs. LG G6 vs. iPhone 7 Plus vs. Huawei P10 daylight comparison Looking at the images below, the Galaxy S8...

BlackBerry now wants to license out its security-focused version of Android

In the past few years, BlackBerry has transformed itself from a company that made and sold smartphones running its own operating system to one that licenses its name to smartphone makers who want to take advantage of its brand recognition. It also develops what it says is a more secure version of Android than the pure thing that emanates from Google....

Three magic tricks revealed by Sony Xperia XZ Premium's slow-mo video

"How did he do that!" most people would exclaim while watching a magician at work. Some might be tempted to record the trick on video and review it several times, hoping to spot the exact moment that slight of hand transforms one card into another. If you're going to do that, you'd probably want to use the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and its class-leading...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 pre-orders in India start on September 11

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is set to start selling in the US, UK and Europe, Canada and Australia on September 15 while Indian buyers will be able to pre-order the Galaxy Note8 starting September 11. The phone is set to start shipping the first week of October. The phone will be an Amazon India exclusive outside of Samsung's own online store. The projected...

Xiaomi arrives in Thailand with the Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi fans in Thailand, rejoice! The Chinese manufacturer announced its official entry in the Asian country through its partner VST ECS. The first two devices that will be officially sold are the flagship Xiaomi Mi 6 and the bestseller Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. At an event in Bangkok Xiaomi announced that VST ECS sellers will take care of the online...

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact renders leak in Pink

A day after the Sony Xperia XZ1 press renders appeared, Roland Quandt unleashed another batch of leaked images. This time the star is the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and it comes in Pink that looks more like Orange version. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. 499 GBP. Black, Silver, Blue, Pink (like XZ1). More pics: https://t.co/taHgGUx3O5 pic.twitter.com/cWwJonTTMg—...

Vivo announces Y69 with 5.5-inch HD display and MediaTek processor

Vivo has launched the Y69 smartphone in India. It is priced at INR 14,990 ($234) and will be available across online and offline retail outlets starting September 1. The Y69 has a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720, rather low for this price range. Even more disappointingly, it is powered by a MediaTek MT6570 processor. You do get 3GB...

Samsung Galaxy J7+ shows its dual-camera, coming soon

We finally know what the Galaxy J7 (2017) with dual-camera is called - the Galaxy J7+. The device was just leaked over in Thailand, where it's expected to become available soon. The device has a dual camera on the back consisting of a 13MP f/1.7 snapper and a 5MP f/1.9 second unit. The dual cam is capable of Samsung's new Live Focus portrait mode,...

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 back panel leaks along with the launch date

Xiaomi is yet to announce the humongous Mi Mix 2 with a massive display and minuscule bezels. But what is still unknown is how the phone will look on the front. Thanks to a Weibo leak we know how the back panel is looking. The complete package will be revealed on September 12, according to another leak from China. The image reveals a white ceramic...

Upcoming Motorola Moto X gets FCC certified

Well, it was expected to be officially unveiled yesterday, but that didn't happen. However, the Motorola Moto X4 still managed to stay in news as it has come to light that the device has been certified by the FCC in the US. The listing reveals the handset carries a model number of XT-1900-1 and packs in a 2,810mAh battery Interestingly, images shared...

6GB/128GB Samsung Galaxy S8+ gets another price cut in India

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ model that comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage was launched in India back in June this year, carrying an INR 75,000 ($1,170) price tag. The variant received its first price cut in around a month, bringing the tag down to INR 70,900 ($1,105). And now, the South Korean company has slashed the variant's price once again. A quick...

User manual confirms Bixby for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has already been spotted in benchmark listings and has also received WiFi and TENAA certifications. So we pretty much know what to expect from the tablet. Now, the user manual for the device has been spotted, revealing something we didn't know all this while. As per the manual, the tablet will feature Bixby. While...

Black BlackBerry Keyone lands at AT&T on September 1

The black color version of the BlackBerry Keyone smartphone launched in India earlier this month, and now it's almost ready to make the trip from there to the United States. AT&T has just announced that it plans on offering the Keyone in the hue it's calling Space Black. The phone will become available at the carrier on September 1. If you're...

LG Q8 goes on sale, Q6 to follow next week

LG unveiled the Q8 back in July, and today it announced the start of the sales of the 5.2" smartphone. The first market to get the smaller LG V20 sibling is Korea, where the phone comes in Titan or Pink and costs KRW616,000 ($545). According to Lee Sang-gyu, head of LG Korea Mobile Group, the LG Q8 is positioned as a more affordable option than the...

OnePlus 5 to have a soft launch in Australia on August 29

OnePlus is doing a soft launch for the OnePlus 5 in Australia on August 29, 10:00 AEST. The company will be selling all variants of the OnePlus 5. This includes the 6/64GB model in Slate Gray and Soft Gold and the 8/128GB model in Midnight Black and Slate Gray. They are priced at A$599 and A$699, respectively, and every customer will get a free Sandstone...

Huawei releases first photo of the Mate 10

Huawei is going to launch the Mate 10 on October 16. There is still plenty of time, and Huawei is using it to build hype and has just released a photo of the rear of the phone. The phablet will, unsurprisingly, arrive with dual cameras and will join the Leica Family of Huawei devices that currently consists the Huawei P9/P9 Plus, Huawei Mate 9/Mate...

Alcatel A7 leaks ahead of IFA debut

Alcatel A7 joins the family of leaked Alcatel phones ahead of IFA 2017. Images of the device were shared by Roland Quandt on Twitter along with a benchmark listing from GFXBench, revealing most of the A7's specs. Alcatel A7: got a bunch more pics and what I think are it's specs on GFXBench - launch for IFA. pic.twitter.com/MpyNgFRJwK— Roland Quandt...

Samsung Gear Sport watch leaks: a watch for swimmers

We had an inkling that the Gear Fit2 Pro will not be the only wearable Samsung brings to IFA and now we know the other one - the Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600). This one seems to break the "Gear S" naming convention, but other than that the familiar features seem on board - round screen, Tizen and a heart rate sensor (visible in the FCC schematics)....

Five Galaxy Note8 videos that highlight its best qualities

The S Pen and the dual camera separate the Samsung Galaxy Note8 from the Galaxy S phones, but it won't be until September 15 at the earliest before you can try them yourself. For now you can watch these videos that will walk you through the best parts of the stylus and camera. There's a video that shows off the DeX dock too - this one will be a freebie...

Google Pixel 2 to arrive on October 5 with a Snapdragon 836

The original Google Pixel was announced on October 4, 2016, and the new iteration of the series will arrive a year and a day later on October 5. According to popular leakster Evan Blass the Pixel 2 will have Snapdragon 836. If this rumor happens to be true, the phone might be the first device with the updated Qualcomm chipset. Google's second-generation...

Google Pixel 2 to arrive on October 5 with a Snapdragon 836

The original Google Pixel was announced on October 4, 2016, and the new iteration of the series will arrive a year and a day later on October 5. According to popular leakster Evan Blass the Pixel 2 will have Snapdragon 836. If this rumor happens to be true, the phone might be the first device with the updated Qualcomm chipset. Google's second-generation...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 with 4GB of RAM shows up at TENAA

Despite rumors of a Galaxy Note8 version with 8GB of RAM, Samsung unveiled only a 6GB version yesterday. And now TENAA shows that there may be a 4GB version instead! The phone seems identical otherwise, down to the built-in storage - 64GB or 128GB. The rumors claimed that Korea and China will get a version with extra memory, like the spruced up variant...

Nikon D850 is here with 45.7MP Full Frame sensor, 4K video

The Nikon D850 is here to replace the three year old D810 at the helm of Nikon's high-resolution lineup. The Nikon D850 has a 45.7MP FX (full frame) BSI CMOS sensor without a low-pass filter, the first backside-illuminated sensor in Nikon's lineup, can capture 7 frames a second stills (8fps with the new MB-D18 grip), has a base ISO of 64 and tops...

First press renders of Sony Xperia XZ1 come to light

Sony has scheduled an event for IFA 2017 in Berlin and is expected to announce its new Xperia XZ1 flagship. Yet, almost a week in advance we get a bunch of leaked press images that leave little to the imagination. The Xperia XZ1 is not going to be too different from the current star Xperia XZ Premium. There is still one camera on the back with a...

Exclusive: Galaxy Note8 and iPhone 8 dummy side by side

You know it's coming - the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Apple iPhone 8 will compete for dominance of the premium smartphone market. Only half of the duo is official, however thanks to the numerous leaked CAD schematics, there are iPhone dummies floating around. Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs. Apple iPhone 8 The iPhone measures 143.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm while the...

Dual-screen YotaPhone 3 debuts

The founding father of the screen-on-the-back concept Yota announced the YotaPhone 3 today. The phone has a 5.2" E-Ink display its back with three capacitive keys as its most distinctive feature. Yotaphone 3 At the front YotaPhone 3, named YOTA3 in China, has a 5.5" AMOLED panel of Full HD resolution. There is also a fingerprint scanner/home button...

Apple iPhone 8 will come in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB flavors

The upcoming iPhone 8 will launch in three storage options - the base 64GB, a middle 256GB and a whopping 512GB one - and all three will have 3GB of RAM and the new Apple A11 chip. This means Apple will doubles the available storage options compared to the iPhone 7 lineup (which has 32GB/128GB/256GB). Alleged iPhone 8 storage The information comes...

Nokia 6 sells out in under a minute in India

The Nokia 6 just went on sale for the first time in India and was sold out in less than 1 minute - just like it did in China. The flash sale took place at Amazon India and had gathered more than 1 million registrations. The next flash sale is at 12PM on August 30 - exactly one week from now. The price of the phone is INR 14,999 ($235). There's no...

Lamborghini Alpha-One smartphone launched at $2450

Lamborghini Mobile has launched the Alpha-One Android smartphone for $2450. It will be available at Harrod's in the UK and multiple retailers in the UAE. It is also available on the company's website. The Alpha-One is a reasonably straightforward high-end Android smartphone, with a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display and a 20 megapixel camera. Powering it...

Nokia 8 coming to UK on September 13

The Nokia 8 will come to the UK on September 13. This was confirmed today by retailer Clove, which has set up a page where you can register your interest in the device. So far the Nokia 8 is already up for pre-order in a couple of countries, including Poland, Norway and Switzerland in Europe, along with Australia with shipments expected to begin...

Samsung will announce a new Gear smartwatch at IFA next week

Samsung may have unveiled the Galaxy Note8 today at its own separate event, but the Korean company hasn't forgotten about the IFA trade show that starts in Berlin next week either. In fact, Samsung will announce a new Gear S smartwatch at IFA, as it turns out. This information comes straight from the horse's mouth, as they say. It was revealed by...

T-Mobile records its own Galaxy Note8 unboxing video

It's Galaxy Note8 day today, which means you probably won't mind yet another article about Samsung's much anticipated phablet. We've already covered the announcement, we've given you the pricing details, we've showed you the first camera samples as well as Samsung's official promo videos and infographics, we've published our hands-on impressions...

Galaxy Note8 will be up to $425 cheaper for those who had a Note7

The Galaxy Note8 became official today, as you may know. It's a pretty special device not just because of its near-bezelless screen or because it's the first Samsung phone to sport a dual rear camera setup. It's also the successor to the exploding Galaxy Note7 from last year, which got discontinued after two recalls. Samsung remembers that fiasco,...

Here are the official promo videos and infographics for the Galaxy Note8

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that today Samsung took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note8. We assume you've read all about it in our hands-on review, but if that didn't manage to quench your thirst for Note8-related information, Samsung itself is here to help. The Korean company has already uploaded two...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 pricing and launch info

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is official, now it's time to talk money. The rollout will be simultaneous worldwide - pre-orders start at midnight, sales kick off on September 15. Different colors will be available in different regions - most regions get a choice between two versions initially. Those that pre-order or buy a Galaxy Note8 by September 24,...

These samples show off Galaxy Note8's dual camera

Samsung has prepared a wide assortment of camera samples shot with the Galaxy Note8 in all sorts of lighting conditions and situations (including some wet locales). Here are the samples shot with the main camera - that's the one with an f/1.7 wide-angle lens. Note that some photos have the full 12MP resolutions, others have been cropped. When you're...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 unveiled with dual camera, 6.3" Infinity Display

The canvas just got bigger - the Samsung Galaxy Note8 comes with a 6.3" Infinity Display for an edge-to-edge writing experience with the S Pen. It has been a long time coming too - after Note5 didn't come to Europe and the Note7's fiasco the market is hungry for a stylus packing flagship. Samsung Galaxy Note8 official images The screen - a Super...

Samsung Galaxy Note8 hands-on review: First impressions

The successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4/5 is finally here - meet the Galaxy Note8. Wait, what? Okay, Europeans didn't get the Note5 because Samsung, and we all know how the Note7 lived a shorter product life than it deserved. So in a way, a few of us Note lovers have been stuck with three-year-old Notes, looking at some poor S-Pen-less S7 edges...

vivo V7+ to debut on September 7

vivo announced its V5-series phones in the beginning of 2017 and just 8 months later the successor vivo V7+ is arriving. The company set the date for the unveiling of the new phone at an event in Mumbai - September 7. It will be selfie-centered and the front screen will be similar to Samsung's Infinity Display and LG's Full Vision. The invitation...