Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 now available in limited edition Lake Blue

Xiaomi has announced a limited edition variant of the Redmi Note 4. Called Lake Blue, this light blue variant will only be available in the top of the line 4/64GB variant starting September 4, 12PM. The Lake Blue isn't just another variant but part of the initiative to clean up the lakes in the city of Bengaluru in India. Over the years the city has lost many of its lakes to encroachment and in the very recent past, existing lakes have become victim of pollution due to industrial waste. Xiaomi's 'Wake the lake' project is part of the nation's overall Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean...

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Samsung Galaxy J7+ is official with a 13MP+5MP dual rear camera

Now that the Note8 has been announced, Samsung can go ahead and release dual camera smartphones down the ranks. And it has - the Galaxy J7+ has gone official in Thailand with a 13MP+5MP combo on its back, just like leaks in the past few days suggested. Joining the vanilla Galaxy J7 (2017) and the J7 Pro, the Galaxy J7+ comes with a 5.5-inch FullHD Super AMOLED display in an aluminum body. Unlike those two, however, the J7+ isn't powered by the in-house Exynos 7870 chip, but what appears to be the Mediatek Helio P20 - the specs page doesn't name the SoC, but the 2.4GHz frequency and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j7_is_official_with_a_13mp5mp_dual_rear_camera-news-27089.php

Huawei announces Kirin 970 chipset with on-device AI capabilities

Huawei has announced its next-generation chipset for smartphones, the Kirin 970. It bets big on AI and comes with what Huawei calls a neural processing unit (or NPU) bringing on-device AI capabilities. The new chipset features an octa-core CPU with 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A53 cores, and a 12-core Mali-G72MP12 GPU. Built on a 10nm process, the SoC contains some 5.5 billion transistors on a single square centimeter. Huawei says its 'new heterogeneous computing architecture delivers up to 25x the performance with 50x greater efficiency' than your typical quad-core Cortex-A73...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_announces_kirin_970_chipset_with_ondevice_ai_capabilities-news-27090.php

LG highlights key bits of the V30 UX on video: AOD, camera, Game Tools

The LG V30 was announced on Wednesday at IFA in Berlin, marking the demise of the secondary display that was a staple of the V-series. All is not lost, LG wants to convince you in a new video put up on YouTube. It details key features of the LG UX on the V30 - among them the floating bar that's meant to replace part of the secondary screen's functionality. The floating bar contains capture and draw tools, including a GIF maker ('jif' says LG, but the author of this piece remains unconvinced). App shortcuts can also be accessed from there, as well as a music player, contacts, and call...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_highlights_key_bits_of_the_v30_ux_on_video_aod_camera_game_tools-news-27088.php

Purported leak reveals Snapdragon 836 SoC and Android 8.0 Oreo for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

While Xiaomi has officially confirmed the unveiling date for the Mi Mix 2, nothing else is currently confirmed about the device. Of course, there have been multiple rumors and leaks so far, revealing details like Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6-inch screen, Nougat OS, 3D facial recognition support, and 4,500mAh battery. Now, a new leak has emerged, and from the looks of it, it's aimed at taking the hype surrounding the device to a completely new level. The leak in question says the device will be powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Now, what makes us...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/purported_leak_reveals_snapdragon_836_soc_and_android_80_oreo_for_xiaomi_mi_mix_2-news-27087.php

All-black BlackBerry Keyone now available in US, gets new official video as well

As scheduled, AT&T has started selling the all-black BlackBerry Keyone smartphone, making it the first US carrier to do so. The device - which the carrier is calling the Space Black edition - is now listed on the official AT&T website for $500. You can also get it for $16.67/month. BlackBerry calls the device 'Keyone Black Edition.' It has only been available in India so far, but that changes now. At the ongoing IFA conference, the handset was made official for global markets, following which it went on pre-order in the UK. Meanwhile, a new official video for the variant - which...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/allblack_blackberry_keyone_now_available_in_us_gets_new_official_video_as_well-news-27086.php

Sony Xperia XZ Premium will get 3D Creator app as part of Android 8.0 Oreo update

Sony has confirmed that the new 3D Creator app - which was introduced at the ongoing IFA conference, and is already there on the newly-announced Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact smartphones - will also arrive on the Xperia XZ Premium. The confirmation came in the form of a tweet, where-in the Japanese company revealed that the app will pushed as part of the Android 8.0 Oreo update. XZ Premium will get 3D Creator as part of Android 8.0 Oreo software update.— Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) August 31, 2017 For those who aren't aware, the 3D Creator app allows you to capture images in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_premium_will_get_3d_creator_app_as_part_of_android_80_oreo_update-news-27085.php

LG V30 will probably cost $749.99

LG unveiled the V30 two days ago at IFA in Berlin, but the company has so far provided very few details about its availability and price in the US. Sure, we know that all the big carriers will offer it (and Sprint's even going for the V30+ model with more internal storage), but none of the networks have said anything about a release date other than "in early fall". And no prices have been mentioned at all. Thankfully though, LG may have already revealed how much the V30 is going to cost stateside. Remember that Twitter contest that the company started yesterday, which sees it giving away...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_will_probably_cost_749-news-27084.php

T-Mobile now offers Buy One, Get One free deal for the Galaxy Note8

A couple of days ago a leak told us about a Buy One, Get One free (BOGO) deal that T-Mobile was supposedly launching today for the Galaxy Note8. And it turns out it was true: the carrier is now letting you grab two units while only paying for one. Here are the details. First off, both devices need to be bought with an equipment installment plan (EIP). You also need to add a line for the second phone if you're an existing customer (if you're new to the magenta carrier, you have to get two lines). Once you grab both Note8 units, you head to T-Mobile's online Promotions Center and enter the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_now_offers_buy_one_get_one_free_deal_for_the_galaxy_note8-news-27083.php

Xiaomi Mi A1 shines on Geekbench

We've been hearing rumors from Indonesia about Xiaomi and Google working together to build an affordable Android One device that could be based on the dual-camera Xiaomi Mi 5X with the name Mi A1. Now benchmarks of the alleged device appeared, and some interesting results came out. The single-core score of the phone listed as Xiaomi Mi A1 is 852, while the multi-core result is 3837. The listing also reveals the Android One phone will come with 4 GB RAM and Android 7.1.2 Nougat. These numbers look similar to all the phones with Snapdragon 625 chipset, but the Mi 5X has a higher...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a1_geekbench-news-27080.php

Samsung Galaxy C8 teasers spotted, yet another phone with a dual camera

Samsung's first phone with a dual camera, the Galaxy Note8, is official, but there are at least two more models in the works. The C10 is perhaps the one that the rumor mill mentions most often, but the Galaxy C8 is picking up speed quickly. Note that this seems to overlap with what we knew as the Galaxy C7 (2017) until now, aka SM-C7100. Regardless of the model number, these shots from a demo app clearly call it the Galaxy C8 and more than imply a dual camera setup. Samsung Galaxy C8 teaser images Going to the usual hunting grounds with a model number in hand, one can...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c8_teasers-news-27079.php

Xiaomi surpasses 25 million smartphone sales in India

Conquering the Indian market is definitely the next big cornerstone to pursue on the smartphone road map. Xiaomi clearly has its sights set on the price ever since it started catering to a demographic Google so affectionately refers to as "the next billion users". .@XiaomiIndia has sold more than 25 Mn phones till now, since our first phone launch in July 2014, 3 years & 1 month ago. #25MillionMi (1/2) pic.twitter.com/z3jmWVhbYN— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 31, 2017 The Chinese company's VP Manu Kumar Jain took to twitter today to put the success in perspective, boasting...

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Alcatel makes four phones official - Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7, A7 XL

Alcatel took its sweet time with the unveiling of its latest smartphones. Today the maker unwrapped the Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7 XL and A7 and we have all the information, and a hands-on with all devices ready for you. Alcatel Idol 5S Let's begin with the Alcatel Idol 5S - Alcatel's top offer from today's announcement. This Idol 5S is not to be mistaken with the USA-based Idol 5S - while mostly the same the Idol 5S announced today ships with a Mediatek Helio P20 and has a different design to the Snapdragon 625-powered US model. Outside of the Helio chipset the Idol 5S provides a 5.2-inch...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_makes_four_phones_official__idol_5s_idol_5_a7_a7_xl-news-27077.php

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

We are currently reviewing the Meizu Pro 7 Plus and we just couldn't miss the opportunity to tease you with some posts about it. We already published the Helio X30 performance check up on the Pro 7 Plus, but the dual-camera is equally, if not more interesting. That's why we took it for a spin with some competitors and the samples are now in. Daylight camera comparison: Meizu Pro 7 Plus vs. Nokia 8 vs. Galaxy S8 vs. LG G6 vs. iPhone 7 Plus vs. Huawei P10 As expected, the Galaxy S8 has the punchiest colors, while the LG G6 excels in resolved detail. The Meizu Pro 7 Plus is on par with the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/camera_test_meizu_pro_7_plus_vs_nokia_8_vs_galaxy_s8_vs_lg_g6_vs_iphone_7_plus_vs_huawei_p10-news-27050.php

The 10 nm Kirin 970 appears before its official launch with 1.2 Gbps LTE

Huawei has prepared us for a chip announcement at IFA, and now we know what that sassy tweet was about. The company will introduce its in-house chipset Kirin 970, developed by HiSilicon and built by the 10 nm process by TSMC. Although Huawei is about to reveal the Kirin 970 on September 2, all the info was already leaked by Roland Quandt on Twitter. The chipset will have 5.5 billion transistors, 8 CPU cores with a maximum frequency of 2.4 GHz, and 12 GPU cores. Huawei also implemented an innovative HiAI mobile computing architecture for better AI performance. The LTE modem...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/kirin_970_appears_before_official_launch-news-27076.php

Deal: eBay offers 20% of phones and smartwatches for Labor Day

eBay wishes a happy Labor Day to the US with a discount on smartphones, smartwatches and assorted accessories for those. From today until September 5 (at 8am PST), you can use the P20LABORDAY code to get the discount (applies to items priced $25 or more). The discount is technically 20%, but eBay is using tricky math - the discount is capped at $50. Here's an example: the $250 LG Watch Sport drops to $200. That's the biggest discount you can get. The LG Watch Style is even cheaper - $108. LG Watch Sport • LG Watch Style The watches are new, but there are some interesting deals...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_ebay_labor_day_deal-news-27075.php

Gboard gets Bitmoji and sticker support

Google has released an updated version of the Gboard that now adds support for stickers and Bitmoji. Users will now be able to download and install sticker packs, which now show up in a separate tab when you tap the G button. You can also type in the search box and the keyboard will show stickers matching your text. Similarly, the keyboard now integrates with Bitmoji so you can send Bitmoji within apps that support pasting images through Gboard. For those unaware, Bitmoji is a set of stickers that can be customized to match your appearance and are particularly popular among...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gboard_gets_bitmoji_and_sticker_support-news-27073.php

Sharp is launching phones in Europe as early as Q2 2018

The Japanese company Sharp that launched the Aquos S2 with tri-bezel-less screen might arrive in Europe next summer. President and CEO of Sharp Jeng-Wu Tai confirmed this at an event in Berlin at IFA 2017. The first Sharp smartphones for the European market would appear at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. Sharp Aquos R Sharp introduced its Aquos R flagship which was simply to show the strength of the brand, Tai later told journalists. The phone has a Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB RAM with one 22.6 MP camera on the back with f/1.7 aperture and OIS. This device is a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_is_launching_phones_in_europe_as_early_as_q2_2018-news-27074.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 front panel leaks

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is arriving in 10 days but not much is left to the imagination. The phone is expected to have even thinner bezels than the original Mi Mix and the latest leak from Weibo, if real, confirms this assumption. Some sources suggest the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 might come with 6" screen which is smaller than the 6.4" display the first iteration had. The user interface will be MIUI 9, based on Android Nougat 7.1.1 and will support 3D facial recognition. GearBest already leaked some specs of the Mi Mix 2. It could arrive with Snapdragon 835 chipset, three memory combos,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2_front_panel_leaks-news-27069.php

Alcatel Idol 5s, Idol 5, A7 XL, A7 and Movetime hands-on review

Alcatel announced four smartphones and a smartwatch for kids at the IFA 2017 congress. Phone-wise we got the Idol 5S, followed by the slightly dialed down Idol 5, the battery-conscious A7 and dual camera-equipped A7 XL...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_ifa_2017-review-1648.php

Upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will be from an entirely new series

While we were looking forward to the global launch of the Xiaomi Mi 5X, the Chinese company has now confirmed that its upcoming smartphone will mark the launch of an entirely new series instead. The confirmation came in the form of a video teaser. The possibilities are endless and it begins with #FlagshipDualCamera! What could it potentially be? pic.twitter.com/KJklWHzut2— Mi (@xiaomi) August 31, 2017 With this, the company has put the spotlight on the Android One phone that it's working on in collaboration with Google. Rumors so far say the device will be called the Mi A1, and will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_xiaomi_smartphone_will_be_from_an_entirely_new_series-news-27065.php

Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact now available to pre-order in Europe

Announced yesterday, the Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are now available for pre-order in Europe. UK-based retailer Carphone Warehouse has the devices listed on its website for £599 (around $775) and £499 (around $645), respectively. The listings reveal the XZ1 will start shipping from September 22 onwards while shipments for the compact variant will start on September 29. Available color options include Blue and Black for both, Silver for the XZ1, and Pink for the XZ1 Compact. Source 1 2 | Via

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) now available in US

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) - which was launched back in January this year, and is already available in Europe and parts of Asia - has now arrived in the US. Retailer B&H is selling the phone in the country for $330. The model listed on the retailer's website is a gold-colored, dual-SIM one. Other colors like black and blue are currently listed as 'coming soon.' While the phone launched with Marshmallow on board, a recent update bumped the OS to Nougat. Source | Via

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Pre-orders for Blackberry Keyone Black Edition are now live in UK

The BlackBerry KEYone limited edition black variant was launched earlier last month, and since then, it has only been available in India. Yesterday, at the ongoing IFA conference in Berlin, the company made it official for global markets as well. The UK was in the first list of countries where BlackBerry said the model will be available later this year. And it turns out that pre-orders for the device have already gone live in the country. Retailer Carphone Warehouse has the device listed on its website for £549, which currently translates into around $710. The listing reveals...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/preorders_for_blackberry_keyone_black_edition_are_now_live_in_uk-news-27066.php

Google Assistant is coming to new speakers, washing machines and other home appliances [Updated]

Update: Sony has announced a new wireless speaker that features Google Assistant. Dubbed LF-S50G, the device will be available for purchase sometime in the month of October. It'll set you back $200. Original story follows: Google is also at IFA 2017 and is announcing an updated presence of its Google Assistant. The voice service is arriving at speakers, washing machines, dryers, and vacuums. First devices and appliances are going to come "later this year" so you can finally say "Ok Google, wash my clothes." Panasonic GA10 Google Assistant is very useful for asking...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_speakers_washing_machines_other_home_appliances-news-27018.php

LG V30+ with 128GB storage is coming to Sprint

While T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon have all announced their plans to carry the newly-unveiled LG V30, Sprint has gone ahead and done something different. The carrier has revealed that it will be offering the LG V30+. The revelation was made by none other than the carrier's CEO in a tweet. 1/2 Yes, it's true, @Sprint will carry the new #LGV30+ from @LGUSAMobile! Amazing display + great speakers = win! pic.twitter.com/kX7ZMtqfot— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) August 31, 2017 The difference between the LG V30 and V30+ is storage. While the former comes with 64GB, the plus variant...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_with_128gb_storage_is_coming_to_sprint-news-27064.php

You can no longer switch BBM from Android to BlackBerry legacy devices

Users over at CrackBerry's forums have been reporting that they've been unable to switch their BBM account back to BlackBerry's legacy devices running BlackBerry's operating systems. Users have experienced a server issue that does not let you access contacts, groups, and channels after performing the switch back to a BlackBerry OS device. You can still hop around between BlackBerry OS devices, but if you move from a BlackBerry device to an Android-powered BlackBerry (or otherwise), iOS, or Windows device, you will not be able to successfully access BBM on a legacy BlackBerry...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_no_longer_switch_bbm_from_android_to_blackberry_legacy_devices-news-27063.php

ZTE Axon 7 OTA rolling out with multi-user support, and Quick Settings tile support

If you've got the ZTE Axon 7, you'll be glad to know there's an OTA update rolling out now with several improvements, fixes, and added features. Here's the full list, sent in by one of our readers: Multi user support added Enhanced Daydream performance Improved battery efficiency Quick Settings Tiles support added Night mode updated with adjustable scale Modified notification from tone to vibrate on calls Hiya app able to be updated via Google Play Store Android Pay issue (isolated 6GB/128GB version) resolved Google Security patches updated to August 1 2017 Miscellaneous...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7_ota_rolling_out_with_multiuser_support_and_quick_settings_tile_support-news-27062.php

Acer Liquid Z6 Max appears with a 4,670 mAh battery and a 5.5-inch display

Acer has held a ceremony in its home country of Taiwan to celebrate the closing of the 2017 Taiwan Universiade Games. The ceremony was held to honor those who participated in the games where the General Manager of Acer Taiwan presented 380 special-edition Acer Liquid Z6 Max smartphones to those who participated in the presence of Su Liqiong (Secretary of the Taipei Municipal Government) and Li Weibin (Director of Taipei Municipal Govt. Information Bureau). Source: China Times The kicker here is that we've not heard of such a smartphone before. We've heard of the Liquid Z6 and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/acer_liquid_z6_max_appears_with_a_4670_mah_battery_and_a_55inch_display-news-27061.php

Motorola Moto X4 hands-on review: First impressions

There's a new top Sony dog in town and its name is the Xperia XZ1. So, it's official: Sony is persisting with its, let's say, questionable naming convention. To be fair, we do see the consistency in it all, but it is still a rather silly title. Plus, we do have to complain about some aspect of the XZ1, since, frankly, after spending a bit of time with it, our initial impressions are really positive.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x4_ifa_2017-review-1652.php

Samsung Galaxy S9 is rumored to debut in January

These days we're witnessing the proverbial calm before the storm in the mobile world, with the storm in this case being the iPhone 8 that Apple will unveil at its event on September 12. The tenth anniversary iPhone has the potential to once again shake up the space, despite its rumored hefty price tag. And Samsung knows this. As it should, being Apple's No.1 competitor in high-end smartphones (in terms of sales). Now a new report from the company's home of South Korea claims the iPhone 8 is actually influencing Samsung's development schedule for the Galaxy S9. The S8 duo was announced...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9_is_rumored_to_debut_in_january-news-27053.php

Lenovo adds an Alexa tablet docking station and a mixed-reality headset to its lineup

Lenovo Home Assistant IoT is clearly on an upward spiral with no end in sight. Navigating the constantly shifting and branching field can be a daunting task. But even in this fragmented market chaos, certain trends have started to emerge. For one, it is becoming increasingly clear that most of the industry loves Amazon's Alexa platform, both for her smarts and vast device compatibility skills roster. In keeping wit this trend, Lenovo just unveiled its Home Assistant - yet another Alexa-powered, home assistant type device with a twist of its own. Lenovo's angle seems to stem from...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_adds_an_alexa_tablet_docking_station_and_a_mixedreality_headset_to_its_lineup-news-27059.php

Promo videos for the Moto X4 are up

Earlier today Motorola finally decided to make the incredibly oft-leaked Moto X4 official, as you may know if you've already gone through our post covering the announcement. The company is eager to showcase its latest smartphones in video form, and as such it has already uploaded two promotional creations to its YouTube channel. The first one lets us know that the X4's tagline is "Hello Perfection" - you'll be the judge of how well that works for a mid-ranger. Next up, we're told that the new device comes with both style and substance - not an easy feat to achieve. Oh, and also dual...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/promo_videos_for_the_moto_x4_are_up-news-27060.php

Lenovo unveils Yoga 920 and Yoga 720 convertibles, Miix 520 2-in-1

This year at IFA it felt like convertible laptops and 2-in-1s have taken over the world. Lenovo is a stalwart in this field and it brought two Yoga convertibles and a Miix 2-in-1. All three are thin and light and lovely. Lenovo Yoga 920 "A nearly edgeless 4K display" immediately caught our attention. Indeed, the Yoga 920 has a 13.9" touchscreen with vertical bezels that measure just 5mm. The IPS touchscreen flips around 360° on a hinge built from machined aluminum (for extra durability). The Lenovo Active Pen 2 can be used if you prefer a stylus to finger input. Note that the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_unveils_yoga_920_yoga_720_miix_520-news-27057.php

Moto X4 with dual-camera announced

Lenovo introduced the Moto X4 at a special event at IFA in Berlin today. It's an upper-tier mid-ranger with a 5.2" 1080p IPS display with Gorilla Glass, sleek profile, water-resistance, dual-camera, and Alexa integration. The Moto X4 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset (8x Cortex-A53, Adreno 508), has 3GB of RAM, 32GB expandable storage, and a 3,000 mAh battery capable of 15W fast charging. Lenovo chose a dual-glass sandwich design for the Moto X4 and the phone has IP68 rating - meaning water-proof. The dual-camera on the back of the Moto X4 has one 12MP camera...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x4_with_dualcamera_announced-news-27058.php

Instagram Stories now available on mobile web

If thought you can escape Facebook's Stories assault by hiding in the mobile web version of Instagram, think again. Instagram has now brought over the Stories feature to the mobile version of its website. Users who, for some reason, don't want to install the app and get the full experience can also now see their friends' stories. Alternatively, those who wanted to get away from the noise of Instagram Stories present on the app and were using the web version for that express purpose now have one less place left without Stories. For what it's worth, the desktop of the Instagram still...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_stories_now_available_on_mobile_web-news-27056.php

Lenovo is livestreaming its IFA 2017 event, watch it here

There is one big manufacturer left to present its latest technology at IFA 2017 and its name is Lenovo. The company has broad portfolio of products across the whole mobile spectrum and we expect new products in every category. The source code of the livestream page reads: Explore Lenovo's innovations showcased at IFA 2017, including Lenovo Explorer, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, Lenovo Legion Gaming Towers, Moto smartphones, Yoga 2-in-1s, voice assistants, and more. The event should include an unveiling of the Moto X4, which will not be a big surprise since it already leaked...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_livestreaming_ifa_2017_event-news-27051.php

Hisense HLTE300T hands-on review

Hisense is not exactly a household name, by any stretch of the imagination. To be fair, in certain markets and in specially in the TV realm, the Chinese government-owned brand is a rather formidable force. That being the case, we can't and really won't try to recommend the HLTE300T. However, it is still quite the attention-grabber. Passing by it at the IFA venue, we just couldn't resist snapping a few shots and getting some impressions. The Hisense HLTE300T, which we really hope is not its end-market title, definitely has one distinctive feature going for it - the 5.99 inch, 18:9...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/hisense_hlte300t_handson_review-news-27055.php

Cat S41 and Cat S31 hands-on review

You'll often see walkie-talkies at construction sites, but what if you need more - like the full power and flexibility that Android has to offer? You might reach for an IP68 phone but most won't cut it. No, you need something like these Cat phones if you want to go home at the end of the day and still have a working phone. Meet the Cat S41 and S31. They are follow-ups to the S40 and S30 and belong to the mid-range and entry level respectively. They have some things in common, like Android 7.1.2 Nougat, LTE connectivity and protection against the elements and gravity. The S41 is covered...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/cat_s41_and_cat_s31_handson_review-news-27054.php

Logitech announces Craft keyboard with Creative Input Dial

Logitech has announced the Craft wireless keyboard with the Creative Input Dial. Also called the Crown, the dial is almost like having the Surface Dial built into your keyboard. The Crown is compatible with a handful of applications and basic Windows functions by default. In Photoshop and Illustrator, for example, users can control functions like zoom, brush size, hardness, opacity, brightness, contrast, saturation, object size and more by just turning the dial. In Excel you can navigate the tables, zoom into them, quickly create charts by marking the tables, and more. In Spotify, you...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/logitech_announces_craft_keyboard_with_creative_input_dial-news-27052.php

Android 8.0 Oreo is now rolling out to all supported Pixel and Nexus devices across the globe

Android 8.0 Oreo was officially named last Monday, which is when the final version of it started going out to Pixel and Nexus devices enrolled in the Android Beta program. Yesterday, Verizon started rolling out the same build of Oreo to Pixel and Pixel XL units it's sold. In the meantime, the Oreo update has been spotted arriving on many more carriers across the world, for supported Pixel and Nexus devices - which are the Pixel and Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Nexus Player. So at this point the rollout is pretty much hitting every device that Google's in charge of,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_80_oreo_is_now_rolling_out_to_all_supported_pixel_and_nexus_devices_across_the_globe-news-27023.php

Deal: Get a Galaxy Note8 for just $20 per month at Sprint, or wait for T-Mobile's BOGO offer

If you want to pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Note8 in the US, but want to pay as little as possible for it (and you haven't owned one of those ill-fated Note7 units last year), then Sprint has a very good deal for you. If you use the carrier's Flex Lease scheme and switch to Sprint or add a line you will only pay $20 per month for the phone (after $20 bill credits that start within two invoices). This isn't an installment plan, keep in mind, it's a lease. You can keep paying $20 per month for 18 months, but after that you need to decide what to do: make the device yours - which requires...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_get_a_galaxy_note8_for_just_20_per_month_at_sprint_or_wait_for_tmobiles_bogo_offer-news-27022.php

iPhone 8: gesture controls fully replace the home button, new report claims

The upcoming iPhone 8 (or iPhone X, or iPhone Edition) that Apple might unveil at a rumored event on September 12 will completely kill one of the most iconic features of all its predecessors: the home button. This has been a staple ever since the first iPhone launched ten years ago, but according to a new report the iPhone 8 will not have any semblance of such a button - not even a software-rendered one. Instead, you'll use gestures to control the device and replace the multiple functions of the physical home button found on the other iPhones. Alleged iPhone 8 dummy unit A thin...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gesture_controls_will_fully_replace_the_home_button_in_iphone_8_new_report_claims-news-27021.php

Galaxy Note8 will become available in India on September 25, rumor says

Regarding the availability of Samsung's recently announced Galaxy Note8 in India, we've so far reported that pre-orders in the country are due to start on September 11. When that info came out, the rumored price point for the new phablet was INR 74,900 ($1,170 or €984 at the current exchange rates). However, a new rumor today says the official pricing of the Note8 in the subcontinent will actually be INR 69,900 (that's about $1,092 or €918). That's certainly more palatable than the previously rumored price point. This new report also gives us a prospective release date for the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note8_will_become_available_in_india_on_september_25_rumor_says-news-27020.php

Palm is making a comeback in early 2018

Guess who's (going to be) back? Palm. While we may not have heard anything about the now-defunct mobile brand for a few years, it's making a comeback early next year. Seriously. The company responsible for Palm's upcoming resurrection is TCL, as revealed back in 2015 when it first made its intentions known. It's definitely getting pretty good at recycling old brands in the mobile space: first Alcatel, then BlackBerry, now Palm. We wonder what's next. Don't be surprised to see a TCL-made Sagem smartphone near you at some point. Anyway, the word regarding Palm comes straight from TCL,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/palm_is_making_a_comeback_in_early_2018-news-27019.php

Google Assistant is coming to new speakers, washing machines and other home appliances

Google is also at IFA 2017 and is announcing an updated presence of its Google Assistant. The voice service is arriving at speakers, washing machines, dryers, and vacuums. First devices and appliances are going to come "later this year" so you can finally say "Ok Google, wash my clothes." Panasonic GA10 Google Assistant is very useful for asking questions, keeping schedules and controlling your smart home. The AI voice service is already available on Google Home but is also arriving at Zolo Mojo by Anker, Mobvoi's TicHome Mini and the GA10 by Panasonic. The list should get longer...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_speakers_washing_machines_other_home_appliances-news-27018.php

Archos unleashes more than half a dozen smartphones at IFA 2017

Archos is a French brand with announcements that often go under the radar. The company is at IFA 2017 in Berlin, and we can't miss the massive amount of new devices that the manufacturer is introducing. Archos is unveiling its incredibly cheap smartphone series Access along with just a bit more expensive Archos Core 50. The rugged Sense series welcomes a new smartphone and a new tablet while the star of the show is the Archos Diamond Alpha+ and its 10.1" slate sibling the Archos Diamond Tab. Archos Access and Archos Core The Archos Access is offered in four different...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/archos_ifa_2017-news-27014.php

Samsung announces Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Gear IconX (2018)

The news about the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is already out in the open and the company is moving on to its next big things. In the case of IFA 2017 those are TVs and smart wearables such as Gear Sport, Fit2 Pro, and IconX (2018). Samsung Gear Sport Samsung Gear Sport is the latest smartwatch entry designed exclusively for sport and with focus on swimming. It's a unisex device, which means it comes in one size - 42mm, 1.2" Super AMOLED 360p screen - and one size band at 20mm width, though the latter will vary in length. The Gear Sport weighs 50g without a strap, runs on a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_gear_sport_gear_fit2_pro_and_gear_iconx_2018-news-27016.php

Livestream: Samsung takes the stage at IFA to bring us new smartwatches

Now that the Galaxy Note no longer calls IFA "home", it's up to Samsung's Gear wearables to supply the wow factor. The Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker went official spontaneously, but the rumor mill also spotted the Gear Sport - the first Tizen 3.0 device - packing its bags. The same leak that showed the Sport also featured a Gear VR (with controller) and IconX Bluetooth headphones so today's even could have more to offer than just hand accessories. We're not entirely sure if those are new devices or not - that said, the original IconX headphones were SM-R150 and these are R140, so. Well,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_samsung_ifa_2017-news-27015.php

Livestream: Samsung takes the stage at IFA to bring us new smartwatches

Now that the Galaxy Note no longer calls IFA "home", it's up to Samsung's Gear wearables to supply the wow factor. The Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker went official spontaneously, but the rumor mill also spotted the Gear Sport - the first Tizen 3.0 device - packing its bags. The same leak that showed the Sport also featured a Gear VR (with controller) and IconX Bluetooth headphones so today's even could have more to offer than just hand accessories. We're not entirely sure if those are new devices or not - that said, the original IconX headphones were SM-R150 and these are R140, so. Well,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_takes_the_stage_at_ifa_to_bring_us_new_smartwatches-news-27015.php