And another one - the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite is official

Just when we thought we were finally beginning to make sense of Asus' Zenfone 4 lineup, the company has come up with another Selfie, the Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite. This one comes in addition to two existing Zenfone 4 Selfies, the ZD553KL and the ZB553KL, and the top-of-the-line Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro. Listed on Asus' Philippine website, the new Selfie...

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus review

So, what if one Xperia isn't big enough but the other is a tad too much? Well, you come up with something in the middle. Enter the 5.5" Xperia XA1 Plus, which is perfectly bridging the gap between the 5-inch XA1 and the 6-inch XA1 Ultra Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa1_plus-review-1666.p...

Red announces the new Monstro 8K VV sensor

High-end cinema camera manufacturer Red has announced the new Monstro 8K VV sensor for its Weapon series of cameras. The Monstro 8K VV will replace the previous Dragon 8K VV sensor announced last year. The new Monstro 8K seems similar on paper, with 8K 60fps full format recording, 35.4 megapixel still capture, 300MB/s data speeds, and simultaneous...

Android makers looking into 3D sensing, under-display fingerprint readers sidelined

The under-display fingerprint reader may end up being replaced before it even becomes mainstream, at least in high-end smartphones, if a report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is right on the money. According to the paper, Android phone makers are looking into 3D mapping solutions for facial recognition in the wake of the iPhone X announcement with similar...

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) software patch fixes battery charging bug

Samsung's rolled out a small software update that fixes an "IMS Service Stopped" bug which has been affecting Galaxy A5 (2016) and A3 (2016) units. On the latter device, the patch comes with a bonus - apparently, Samsung's fixed another bug that would prevent the device from charging beyond around 85%. This annoying issue was reportedly brought about...

Here comes Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy Tab E on Verizon and T-Mobile

Verizon and T-Mobile have released software updates for the Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablets bringing the OS version to Android 7.0 Nougat. Just Nougat, you say, when Oreo is already here? It's still something for an entry-level/lower-midrange tablet that was launched close to 2 years ago and started out on Lollipop. Verizon has rolled out firmwares...

Sprint and T-Mobile in final stages of negotiation for a merger

Within the last couple of weeks or so, we've heard about rekindled talks between T-Mobile and Sprint regarding a possible merger. Today, a new report from Bloomberg claims people "familiar with the matter" say that the merger is likely to be publicly announced at the end of the month along with the quarterly financial reports. Both sides are performing...

LG V30 and V30+ are both available today at US Cellular

Yesterday the LG V30 became available from AT&T and Verizon, and today US Cellular is releasing the same top of the line smartphone too. Interestingly though, US Cellular is offering you both the vanilla V30 and the V30+, a model we thought would be exclusive to Sprint. Not so, as it turns out. The V30+ comes with 128GB of storage compared to...

Google Pixel 2 will automatically turn on Do Not Disturb mode when you're driving

Aside from all the stuff that Google announced already, there are apparently some surprises left buried in the software of the upcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Case in point: the new phones will automatically switch to Do Not Disturb mode when you're driving. This has been discovered through a screenshot for a new app Google has uploaded to the Play...

iOS 11.1 will bring hundreds of new emoji to an iPhone or iPad near you

Apple's iOS 11.1, which is currently in testing, obviously won't be a release as big as iOS 11, which launched last month. But it will still manage to pack some niceties, at least for emoji fans. Today, the company has officially revealed that iOS 11.1 will pack hundreds of new emoji, including such amazingness as woman with headscarf, bearded person,...

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) officially dies on December 15

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves. On December 15, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) will be no more. Oath officially announced the sad news today. Oath, by the way, is the Verizon subsidiary that holds the combined operations of Yahoo and AOL. Anyway, this news is quite shocking. Mostly because it reveals the fact that at the moment AIM is still...

Xiaomi Mi A1 goes on sale in Europe

Want a pure Android phone that doesn't cost as much as a Pixel 2? Android One is seeing a resurgence as Xiaomi joined in with the Mi A1-8776.php). The phone is perfect for those that like Xiaomi's value for money hardware but have objections to MIUI. And now the phone has started appearing in Europe. It's already on sale in the Netherlands for €260...

Xiaomi Mi A1 goes on sale in Europe

Want a pure Android phone that doesn't cost as much as a Pixel 2? Android One is seeing a resurgence as Xiaomi joined in with the Mi A1-8776.php). The phone is perfect for those that like Xiaomi's value for money hardware but have objections to MIUI. And now the phone has started appearing in Europe. It's already on sale in the Netherlands for €260...

Apple looking into iPhone 8 and 8 Plus swelling batteries reports

Numerous users around the world have reported their iPhone 8 or 8 Plus opening up due to a swollen battery. At the time of writing reports include devices in China, Canada, Greece, Japan and Taiwan, forcing Apple to officially look into it. So far the reports appear to be limited related to the number of devices sold. The issue shouldn't be directly...

Essential Phone gets a camera-boosting update

The Essential Phone has been generally well received with the major exclusion of the camera performance. Users and reviewers have reported bad processing, slow response and underwhelming low light performance and Essential had vowed to fix it with an update. Now an update has been released to address camera performance. You'd need to update both...

Galaxy S8 voted Phone of the Year in Britain, Apple Watch 2 is Best smartwatch

The Mobile Choice Consumer Awards are held once a year and they allow Brits to vote for the favorite tech. The Samsung Galaxy S8 took home the Phone of the Year award as well as Best Camera Phone. Samsung also won Manufacturer of the Year. In the more affordable segments, the Huawei Honor 9 won Best Midmarket Phone while the Moto E4 was awarded Best...

'Selfie-expert' Oppo F5 leaks in videos, pictures

Oppo's first 18:9 smartphone is nearing an official unveil. The Oppo F5, which has its focus on being a masterful selfie snapper made a new appearance thanks to an ongoing campaign in the Philippines. The phone's latest appearance is in the form of a video by ABS-CBN Lifestyle in which beautiful models are taking selfies with the phone. You can see...

BlackBerry Motion image leaks

Superman can relax, the Krypton has been renamed "BlackBerry Motion". We had only seen the phone's back, dressed up in BB's favorite material - carbon fiber. Now we get a peek at the front as well thanks to a leaked official render of the device. The Motion doesn't actually move - there's no slider here. No QWERTY keyboard either. In fact, this appears...

Honor 6C Pro leaks via manual

Huawei's Honor brand has been announcing phones at a feverish rate lately and while the Huawei Mate 10 is the one we are most looking forward to, we may also see a new Honor 6C Pro soon. Up until now there has been an Honor 6C, otherwise known as the Huawei Enjoy 6s or Nova Smart, but a leaked user manual has revealed the existence of the Honor 6C...

LG V30 is now available at Verizon and AT&T, pre-orders start at T-Mobile

Following quite a long wait since its official introduction at the end of August, LG's V30 is now available in the US at two of the big four carriers. We're talking about Verizon and AT&T. At the same time, T-Mobile has started taking pre-orders for the handset, ahead of its launch that will happen on October 13. At Verizon, you can snatch an...

Verizon's Google Pixel 2 is already $100 off at Best Buy if you use monthly installments

As you may know, Google only made the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL official yesterday. Yet here we are 24 hours later bringing you the first ever deal on the company's new smartphone duo. Best Buy already lets you save up to $100 when you purchase a Pixel 2, but there are some noteworthy caveats. First off, only the Pixel 2 is $100 off. The Pixel 2 XL...

Huawei teases 4,000mAh battery for the Mate 10

Huawei has been doling out teasers for the Mate 10 on its Twitter account, but it's mostly vague, aspirational stuff. There's nothing vague about this - the new flagship will have a 4,000mAh battery. Let's list its main competitors, shall we? Galaxy Note8 - nope, 3,300mAh. iPhone X - double nope, 2,716mAh. LG V30 - 3,300mAh again. Pixel 2 XL - a...

Microsoft Edge Preview lands on iOS and Android

Microsoft will soon bring its Edge browser to Android and iOS smartphones. The software giant has started a beta testing program for Windows Insiders to give Egde mobile a try. Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android will be able to push pages to and from the PC so you can continue your browsing on multiple devices. Edge will also sync bookmarks, history...

Apple squashes the Watch Series 3 connectivity bugs in new update

You may have heard that Apple's first LTE-enabled Apple Watch was having issues with unsecured Wi-Fi networks, which prevented the smartwatch from using its LTE connection. When out of known Wi-Fi coverage the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE would latch onto public networks that require a browser sign-in to work. Given that the watch lacks a browser...

The new Pixel 2 phones support USB-PD up to 27W

If you're picky about your USB accessories, you may check if it's approved by Google software engineer Besnon Leung. He has some good news about the new Pixel 2 and 2 XL - they support up to 27W charging! For that you will need to buy a compatible USB Power Delivery charger. The phones ship with an 18W charger (same as the original Pixels) that promises...

Libratone put out two "Made for Google" headphones

Libratone has two new headphones sets in its "Made for Google" program for accessories announced yesterday at Google's Pixel 2 event. First up are the Q Adapt in-ear USB-C earphones, which are specifically designed for smartphones without a 3.5mm jack - like Google's new Pixel 2. The Q Adapt has sweat-proofing, noise cancellation and playback controls....

Cortana-powered Harman/Kardon Invoke could cost $150

The Harman/Kardon Invoke is a smart speaker powered by Microsoft's Cortana that is coming this Autumn, the third week of October specifically. However, the company is yet to announce its price - well, Microsoft may have let that slip through Xbox Live awards. The Invoke speaker was listed as an award worth $150, which would put it above the cost...

Checking the Galaxy S8 and S8+ market share after six months

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are half a year old - not yet time for a birthday cake, but we can check how they are performing on the market. Here's the breakdown, courtesy of AppBrain (an ad network). Note that these numbers are for Android phones only, the iPhones are not included. In the US, a prime market for Samsung, the S8 duo has 5.8% combined, about...

Huawei Mate 10 Pro spotted in the wild

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is out in the wild - the phone will be unveiled on October 16, but being tested before it goes official. The camera you see in the second image promises f/1.6 lenses for its dual camera. You can have a better look at the back and how it compares to the Mate9. Huawei Mate 10 Pro spotted in the wild Going by the rumors, the Mate...

HMD considers a 4G Nokia featurephone for India

HMD will not bring the 3G Nokia 3310 (2017) to India, saying that the local market lacks interest in 3G phones. Yet, in an interview Ajey Mehta, Vice President of HMD Global for India divulged that HMD is considering making a 4G featurephone. He referenced Reliance Jio's JioPhone, an affordable 4G featurephone that's making an impact on the market....

Honor 9i debuts with 5.9-inch 18:9 screen and four cameras

Huawei's Honor sub brand has just launched the Honor 9i in India. The phone is a Flipkart exclusive, priced at 19,999 INR, but currently going for 17,999 INR (around €234). The Honor 9i is the same phone as the Maimang 6 that was announced for China and the Honor Nova 2i for Malaysia. The Honor 9i/Nova 2i/Maimang 6 has a 5.9-inch 18:9 IPS LCD of...

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL stock depletes, waiting begins

If you have a Pixel 2-shaped hole in your heart then you'd best be prepared to wait. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are already showing out of stock warnings on most models. The Google Pixel 2 is easier to get - in most configurations it will ship by October 17 though some color and storage configurations will ship in 5 to 6 weeks although that estimate...

Apple looking into iPhone 8 and 8 Plus swelling batteries reports

Numerous users around the world have reported their iPhone 8 or 8 Plus opening up due to a swollen battery. At the time of writing reports include devices in China, Canada, Greece, Japan and Taiwan, forcing Apple to officially look into it. So far the reports appear to be limited related to the number of devices sold. The issue shouldn't be directly...

Essential Phone gets a camera-boosting update

The Essential Phone has been generally well received with the major exclusion of the camera performance. Users and reviewers have reported bad processing, slow response and underwhelming low light performance and Essential had vowed to fix it with an update. Now an update has been released to address camera performance. You'd need to update both...

Galaxy S8 voted Phone of the Year in Britain, Apple Watch 2 is Best smartwatch

The Mobile Choice Consumer Awards are held once a year and they allow Brits to vote for the favorite tech. The Samsung Galaxy S8 took home the Phone of the Year award as well as Best Camera Phone. Samsung also won Manufacturer of the Year. In the more affordable segments, the Huawei Honor 9 won Best Midmarket Phone while the Moto E4 was awarded Best...

'Selfie-expert' Oppo F5 leaks in videos, pictures

Oppo's first 18:9 smartphone is nearing an official unveil. The Oppo F5, which has its focus on being a masterful selfie snapper made a new appearance thanks to an ongoing campaign in the Philippines. The phone's latest appearance is in the form of a video by ABS-CBN Lifestyle in which beautiful models are taking selfies with the phone. You can see...

BlackBerry Motion image leaks

Superman can relax, the Krypton has been renamed "BlackBerry Motion". We had only seen the phone's back, dressed up in BB's favorite material - carbon fiber. Now we get a peek at the front as well thanks to a leaked official render of the device. The Motion doesn't actually move - there's no slider here. No QWERTY keyboard either. In fact, this appears...

Honor 6C Pro leaks via manual

Huawei's Honor brand has been announcing phones at a feverish rate lately and while the Huawei Mate 10 is the one we are most looking forward to, we may also see a new Honor 6C Pro soon. Up until now there has been an Honor 6C, otherwise known as the Huawei Enjoy 6s or Nova Smart, but a leaked user manual has revealed the existence of the Honor 6C...

LG V30 is now available at Verizon and AT&T, pre-orders start at T-Mobile

Following quite a long wait since its official introduction at the end of August, LG's V30 is now available in the US at two of the big four carriers. We're talking about Verizon and AT&T. At the same time, T-Mobile has started taking pre-orders for the handset, ahead of its launch that will happen on October 13. At Verizon, you can snatch an...

Verizon's Google Pixel 2 is already $100 off at Best Buy if you use monthly installments

As you may know, Google only made the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL official yesterday. Yet here we are 24 hours later bringing you the first ever deal on the company's new smartphone duo. Best Buy already lets you save up to $100 when you purchase a Pixel 2, but there are some noteworthy caveats. First off, only the Pixel 2 is $100 off. The Pixel 2 XL...

Huawei teases 4,000mAh battery for the Mate 10

Huawei has been doling out teasers for the Mate 10 on its Twitter account, but it's mostly vague, aspirational stuff. There's nothing vague about this - the new flagship will have a 4,000mAh battery. Let's list its main competitors, shall we? Galaxy Note8 - nope, 3,300mAh. iPhone X - double nope, 2,716mAh. LG V30 - 3,300mAh again. Pixel 2 XL - a...

Microsoft Edge Preview lands on iOS and Android

Microsoft will soon bring its Edge browser to Android and iOS smartphones. The software giant has started a beta testing program for Windows Insiders to give Egde mobile a try. Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android will be able to push pages to and from the PC so you can continue your browsing on multiple devices. Edge will also sync bookmarks, history...

Apple squashes the Watch Series 3 connectivity bugs in new update

You may have heard that Apple's first LTE-enabled Apple Watch was having issues with unsecured Wi-Fi networks, which prevented the smartwatch from using its LTE connection. When out of known Wi-Fi coverage the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE would latch onto public networks that require a browser sign-in to work. Given that the watch lacks a browser...

The new Pixel 2 phones support USB-PD up to 27W

If you're picky about your USB accessories (like me), you may check if it's approved by Google software engineer Besnon Leung. He has some good news about the new Pixel 2 and 2 XL - they support up to 27W charging! For that you will need to buy a compatible USB Power Delivery charger. The phones ship with an 18W charger (same as the original Pixels)...

Libratone outs two "Made for Google" headphones

Libratone has two new headphones sets in its "Made for Google" program for accessories announced yesterday at Google's Pixel 2 event. First up are the Q Adapt in-ear USB-C earphones, which are specifically designed for smartphones without a 3.5mm jack - like Google's new Pixel 2. The Q Adapt has sweat-proofing, noise cancellation and playback controls....

Cortana-powered Harman/Kardon Invoke could cost $150

The Harman/Kardon Invoke is a smart speaker powered by Microsoft's Cortana that is coming this Autumn. The third week of October specifically. However, the company is yet to announce its price - well, Microsoft may have let that slip through Xbox Live awards. The Invoke speaker was listed as an award worth $150, which would put it above the cost...

Checking the Galaxy S8 and S8+ market share after six months

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are half a year old - not yet time for a birthday cake, but we can check how they are performing on the market. Here's the breakdown, courtesy of AppBrain (an ad network). Note that these numbers are for Android phones only, the iPhones are not included. In the US, a prime market for Samsung, the S8 duo has 5.8% combined, about...

Huawei Mate 10 Pro spotted in the wild

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is out in the wild - the phone will be unveiled on October 16, but being tested before it goes official. The camera you see in the second image promises f/1.6 lenses for its dual camera. You can have a better look at the back and how it compares to the Mate9. Huawei Mate 10 Pro spotted in the wild Going by the rumors, the Mate...

HMD considers a 4G Nokia featurephone for India

HMD will not bring the 3G Nokia 3310 (2017) to India, saying that the local market lacks interest in 3G phones. Yet, in an interview Ajey Mehta, Vice President of HMD Global for India divulged that HMD is considering making a 4G featurephone. He referenced Reliance Jio's JioPhone, an affordable 4G featurephone that's making an impact on the market....

Honor 9i debuts with 5.9-inch 18:9 screen and four cameras

Huawei's Honor sub brand has just launched the Honor 9i in India. The phone is a Flipkart exclusive, priced at 19,999 INR, but currently going for 17,999 INR (around €234). The Honor 9i is the same phone as the Maimang 6 that was announced for China and the Honor Nova 2i for Malaysia. The Honor 9i/Nova 2i/Maimang 6 has a 5.9-inch 18:9 IPS LCD of...