Nokia 6 global version gets November security patch

HMD's vision for the rebirth of the Nokia brand involves stock Android and timely updates. This means the company is quick to seed a new security patch to its handsets only a few days after it's finalized by Google. The global version of the Nokia 6 (TA-1003) has just started receiving the monthly security fixes for November. The update comes in at 150MB and seemingly brings no other changes. With the Oreo update for the Nokia 6 coming before the end of the year we assume any new features will be coming alongside it. Just yesterday HMD announced that the Oreo beta testing of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_global_version_gets_november_security_patch-news-28209.php

Some Apple iPhone X OLED screens plagued by green lines

Apple is still dealing with the iPhone X responsiveness issues when exposed to cold temperatures, but it may have another problem on its hands. Apparently some iPhone X units are developing an issue with a green line going vertically across the display. All the affected units were reportedly working fine when taken out of the box, but after some time the line pictured below appears. By the looks of it the issue is either caused by an issue with the display controller or by the ribbon cable connecting the screen, but it's hard to specify without having seen a defective device in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_apple_iphone_x_oled_screens_plagued_by_green_lines-news-28210.php

Just in: Oppo F5 hands-on

Oppo F5 was announced on October 26 and has been leading our Top 10 most popular phones chart since. And now that we got the phone for a review we'll be able to find out what all the fuss is about. The Selfie Expert The chipset is decidedly mid-range and the design is hardly very exciting - although the taller screen helps improve the traditional Oppo look. Oppo targets this at selfie enthusiasts so we are willing to live with those compromises. And at €320 the MediaTek P23 isn't that bad a deal. Keen to share some of the iPhone X spotlight, Oppo repeatedly points out that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_oppo_f5_hands_on-news-28137.php

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) swings by FCC ahead of imminent launch

The Galaxy A series typically have their market debut around the turn of the year and the next additions will make no exception. Among intensifying leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) has gone by the FCC to pick up its US sales license. The listing didn't bring us any updates on the specs of the device, which has the model designation A530N, outside of its dual-band Wi-Fi support but that was always an easy guess. It also confirmed that the Galaxy A5 (2018) will have an e-label for its FCC-mandated disclaimers, which should help get rid of a few ugly icons on the back of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5__2018_swings_by_fcc_ahead_of_imminent_launch-news-28208.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 Oreo beta updated

The Oreo update for the Samsung Galaxy S8 is currently in testing with a public beta released in the UK, US and South Korea last week. Now the company is already seeding the first update for the beta firmware squashing a bunch of bugs discovered by the testers. The update also brings the October security patch and a couple of new features. The clock on the Always On Display got new styles, while the notification shade gained transparency settings. Some stability tweaks for the Launcher and the company's DeX station are also part of the 610MB update. The beta test is yet to start...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_oreo_beta_updated-news-28207.php

Android 8.1 will reduce the size of inactive apps to save space

We've started to see more OEMs raise the base amount of storage on smartphones to 64GB of storage, though the same can't be said for mid and lower range devices, most of which start at 32GB, but also go as low as 16GB. With Google's most recent release of its smart storage management app Files Go, it's apparent that Google intends to make storage a pain point of the past. The latest commit in Android's AOSP framework mentions a new feature that would automatically flag apps as "inactive" and deprioritizes the generation of cache files for the particular app. Android will only consider an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_81_will_reduce_the_size_of_inactive_apps_to_save_space-news-28206.php

Nokia 2 hands-on review

It's been less than a year since Nokia made its big comeback with Android and the company has already launched six phones since then. The latest one to be announced is the Nokia 2, which made its global debut at an event in India yesterday.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2_hands_on-review-1682.php

OnePlus 5T shows up in Geekbench database with Android 7.1.1 on board

Next week we'll finally see the grand unveiling of the OnePlus 5T, a smartphone that just can't keep itself from being in the news every single day. Today a test run by someone with a prototype has surfaced in the Geekbench database, and this gives us some new information about the device, and confirms some old rumors. First off, the OnePlus 5T will have the model number A5010, emulating the naming scheme from last year when the OnePlus 3 was A3000 and the 3T was A3010 (the 5 is A5000 as you'd expect). Next up, it's still sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, which is no surprise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_shows_up_in_geekbench_database_with_android_711_on_board-news-28205.php

Apple to bring a fix to the freezing iPhone X screen

After complaints started surfacing that the OLED display of the iPhone X get unresponsive at low temperatures, Apple acknowledged the issue. Early adopters were reporting that the new flagship needs just a few seconds to stop detecting touches in temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius (or 32 degrees Fahrenheit). In a statement Apple said that issues appear after a rapid switch from warm to a cold environment. Several seconds are needed for the OLED to be working again. Although the problem is not present on all iPhone X units, Apple confirmed it will address it with an upcoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_bring_fix_freezing_iphone_x_screen-news-28204.php

CEO says fans will be pleased with OnePlus 5T price

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau tweeted a vague message about the cost of the upcoming OnePlus 5T and co-founder Carl Pei retweeted it. Cost of smartphone components is rising, but phones are also getting better. OnePlus users will appreciate what's coming.— Pete Lau (@petelau2007) November 8, 2017 Earlier, unnamed sources claimed that the 5T will cost the same as the 5. That's €500 for the 64GB model and €560 for the 128GB one. However, this message about the rising cost of components doesn't quite sound like "the phone will cost the same". Let's look at a quick price history of the OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_rising_cost_of_components-news-28197.php

Nokia 8 Oreo beta-testing completes, official rollout coming soon

It was late last month, when the Nokia phones beta labs was announced, offering Nokia 8 owners a chance to beta test the Android 8.0 update. And now the company has revealed that the testing is over, and announced that the official roll out will begin soon. We have well over 2000 #Nokia8 #nokiamobilebetalabs users! Thank you so much for your passion and great feedback. We've listened, we've taken action and we will soon roll out official #AndroidOreo release for everyone! pic.twitter.com/9jRydOcoch— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 10, 2017 Sadly, there's no exact information...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_oreo_betatesting_completes_official_rollout_coming_up_next-news-28196.php

Samsung unveils Exynos 9810 chipset with next-gen CPU and GPU

Samsung showed a total of 36 devices at the CES 2018 Innovation Awards including the new Exynos 9810 chipset. Details are scarce, unfortunately, but it's a virtual certainty that the next Galaxy S9 will be powered by this (in addition to Snapdragon 845). The latest flagship chipset is built with 3rd generation custom Samsung cores. Nothing is known about these M3 cores, though little was revealed about the previous generation cores as well. The GPU has been "upgraded" too with no further clarification. Likely, this means Mali-G72 cores as Samsung used the G71 for the previous gen Exynos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_exynos_9810_chipset-news-28194.php

First Nokia 7 update brings camera improvements, November patch

The Nokia 7 has started getting its first update. Weighing in at around 172MB, the update brings some camera-related improvements as well as the November securitypatch. The camera-related updates should bring better face recognition and reduce in smear. Aside from these changes, the update also improves system stability, power savings and network performance. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_nokia_7_update_brings_camera_improvements_november_patch-news-28193.php

Red Sony Xperia XZ Premium now available in US

The new, red colored variant of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, which first launched last month - has now arrived in the United States.Amazon has the model listed on its website for $599. The company's home country of Japan was the fist market to get this new color. Shortly after, it arrived in Malaysia and Germany. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_sony_xperia_xz_premium_now_available_in_us-news-28192.php

Huawei Honor 6X and Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra get price cuts

A couple of smartphones - one from Huawei and other a Sony Xperia - have received price cuts in the US. Starting with Sony, it's the Xperia XA1 Ultra that's been discounted, currently going for $300, down $100 from its previous price point. The Huawei Honor 6X is currently going for $149.99 ($50 off). It's worth mentioning that the Huawei Mate 9 is also currently available at discounted rates in the US. Major US retailers like Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy are offering some nice deals on it. For more info/details on these deals, head to the Source links below. Source 1 2

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_6x_and_sony_xperia_xa1_ultra_receive_price_cuts-news-28191.php

Essential's 360 Camera can now live stream videos to Facebook Live 360

Essential has announced that the 360 Camera modular accessory for the company's PH-1 smartphone is now capable of live streaming 360-degree videos to Facebook Live. The announcement came in the form of a tweet. Immerse your friends and family in a moment as it unfolds around you. Starting today, you can now broadcast Facebook Live 360 straight from Essential Phone and Essential 360 Camera. Find out how: https://t.co/4MEO5kQV4k pic.twitter.com/UoMhqI2uro— Essential (@essential) November 9, 2017 The company also published a blog post, explaining how users of the Essential Phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/essentials_360_camera_can_now_live_stream_videos_to_facebook_live_360-news-28190.php

Blowing into mic/charging port area fixes Galaxy Note8 and S8/S8+ mic issues as well

Just yesterday, we told you Google Pixel 2/2 XL users are reporting that the device's muted mic issue can be fixed by blowing into the bottom speaker. And now, it has come to light the same process works for Samsung's Galaxy Note8 and S8/S8+ flagship smartphones as well. Hilarious, but true. If you take a look at the official Samsung forums (links at the bottom of the story), you'll see that users of both the Note8 as well as the S8/S8+ have also been complaining about mic not working during calls, or while using virtual assistant apps. And many of them were able to resolve the issue by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blowing_into_mic_charging_port_area_fixes_galaxy_note8_and_s8_mic_issues_as_well-news-28189.php

Google's ‘Files Go' app released as a Beta after recent leak

If you recall, Google accidentally posted an unfinished app on the Play Store, one called "Files Go". This app would let users manage their internal storage and microSD card memory by clearing unnecessary files, wipe junk, and remind you to uninstall unused apps. Check out a quick tour of the app from that news post. In response to the leaked app getting reposted and covered by many other outlets, Caesar Sengupta, a member of the Google Team in Singapore has tweeted a link for the same app, this time back on the Play Store, at the same web address as the broken link from the original...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_files_go_app_released_as_a_beta_after_recent_leak-news-28188.php

T-Mobile and Qualcomm demo Gigabit Class LTE speeds

T-Mobile has spent massive amounts of money to improve its LTE network across the US and it shows the most with the carrier's latest announcement. T-Mobile and Qualcomm both took the stage in San Jose, California to showcase the speed and power of the carrier's Gigabit Class LTE. T-Mobile has expanded its LTE-Advanced network with more than twice the coverage since last year, spanning 920+ markets. This new class of LTE will be supported on Qualcomm Snapdragon Gigabit LTE modems, particularly those found on the Snapdragon 835 CPU with the X16 modem. This LTE-A network combines...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_and_qualcomm_demo_gigabit_class_lte_speeds-news-28187.php

Deal: Huawei Mate 9 drops to $399.99 unlocked

Huawei's Mate 10 Pro is reportedly headed to AT&T in early 2018, and the Chinese company may or may not choose to also sell it on Amazon like its predecessor. But until any of that happens, the Mate 9 is still the only Huawei-branded high-end phablet you can officially buy in the US. Thankfully, the launch of its successor has meant last year's model received a nice price cut. The Mate 9 can now be purchased from Amazon for just $399.99 unlocked. That's $100 less than its previous price and $200 below its launch price of $599.99. The Mate 9 might be packing 2016 tech, but it's top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_huawei_mate_9_drops_to_39999_unlocked-news-28186.php

Verizon offers up to 50% off a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL with trade-in

It's pretty rare these days to see the Pixel 2, and the Pixel 2 XL especially, in the news for anything other than the newest hardware issue cropping up. But this is one of those times, so brace yourself - it's a deal we're talking about. Specifically, Verizon is now offering you up to 50% off a brand new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL if you trade-in an eligible device. To grab the biggest price cut you will need to part with a top of the line device released within the past two years or so, as you can see from the image below. That said, even older and lower-end smartphones could net you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_offers_up_to_50_off_a_pixel_2_or_pixel_2_xl_with_tradein-news-28185.php

iOS 11.1.1 is now out to fix a weird auto-correct bug

Today Apple has made iOS 11.1.1 available, the latest version of its mobile operating system. It comes a little more than a week after iOS 11.1. As the very small number incrementation shows you, it's not a big feature update, only a bug fixing release. It does however resolve two issues that are quite important. First off, iOS 11.1.1 finally takes care of that weird auto-correct bug which prevented people from writing "I" by always changing "i" to "A[?]". This has been discovered not long ago, but it's one of those things that's incredibly annoying if you're unlucky enough to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1111_is_now_out_to_fix_a_weird_autocorrect_bug-news-28184.php

New update for Sony Xperia XZ Premium fixes camera issues, adds November security patches

A new update is currently rolling out to Sony's Xperia XZ Premium, bringing new security patches and fixing a nasty camera bug. The XZ Premium was the first Sony handset to be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo last month, and now it seems like the company is intent on also keeping it up to date when it comes to security. That's because the new release has the November security patches for Android built-in. These were just outed by Google for its Nexus and Pixel devices at the beginning of this week, so it's swift moving on Sony's part here. The new software also fixes a camera issue that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_update_for_sony_xperia_xz_premium_fixes_camera_issues-news-28183.php

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus lands in the UK for £329.99

Sony's Xperia XA1 Plus got announced at IFA at the end of August, and now it's finally time for it to reach the UK. The phone is being exclusively offered by Carphone Warehouse. It's available today for £329.99 SIM-free and unlocked. Although this retailer usually also sells handsets with operator contracts, the XA1 Plus is only up for grabs without such a commitment for the time being. Compared to the XA1 launched in April, the Plus model comes with a bigger screen, bigger battery, a fingerprint scanner, better audio, an extra GB of RAM, and a dual-SIM slot. The new device keeps the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa1_plus_lands_in_the_uk_for__pound32999-news-28182.php

Potential Galaxy X user interface detailed in patent

A lot has been written about the folding Samsung Galaxy X, but we haven't actually seen much of the device. This patent application by Samsung could perhaps shed some light - it details the operation of a foldable, dual-screen phone. The two screens will function like a physical split screen - each running its own app with its own app switcher. This works in both portrait and landscape orientations. Using each of the two screens for different apps Another mode is similar to the Nintendo 3DS with the apps or games drawing different parts of their interface on each screen. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/potential_galaxy_x_user_interface_detailed_in_patent-news-28180.php

Phew: The notch photos of the Mi Mix 2s are fake

So, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s from yesterday is most likely a fake - a fake made with the XOutOf10 app, which allows common Android users experience the notch life that iPhone X owners live. Here, we took a couple of shots of the Mi Mix 2 we have in the office with the app running: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 with a faux screen notch Now, certain Android makers were quick to abandon the 3.5mm headphone jack once rumors started circling that Apple will do just that. So we have little doubt that eventually someone, maybe not Xiaomi but someone, will make a phone with a notch.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/those_photos_of_the_mi_mix_2s_were_fake-news-28181.php

Skype for Mobile adds effects and stickers

Skype for Mobile launched cheeky "AI" effects for photos and highlights. The Snapchat-like features add more personalization through a magic wand button that appears in the top of the screen. Sprinkles by Microsoft and its machine learning tech could guess your age or emotions. The photo effects can customize both selfies and pictures taken with the back camera. The different captions and masks are reachable with a simple left or right swipe, once the magic wand is clicked. Microsoft says some of them change depending on holidays and days of the week. Edited photos in Skype for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/skype_for_mobile_effects_stickers-news-28173.php

Samsung SM-J337 Galaxy J3 (2018) hits GFXBench with new chipset

The J-series is one of Samsung's strongest performing lines and this could be the first of the 2018 models. The SM-J337 - likely the Samsung Galaxy J3 - showed up on GFXBench with familiar specs except for the chipset. A pretty modern Mali-G71 GPU provides the graphics power. The number of cores is unknown (likely just one), but this architecture is used in the Galaxy S8 (Exynos 8895) and in the Galaxy A5 (2018) with its still unofficial Exynos 7885. The Galaxy J3 (2018) uses neither of those as it comes with only four Cortex-A53 cores. The 7885 has two Cortex-A73 cores for additional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_smj337_galaxy_j3_2018_at_gfxbench-news-28177.php

OnePlus Lab lets 10 lucky fans test the OnePlus 5T

The OnePlus 5T is on its way, and the company launched its "The Lab" project that lets fans review the latest phone before the official announcement. In a message on OnePlus' forum, a staff member said that the "10 savviest Never Settlers" will be among the first people to get their hands on the new phone. Their mission is to share impressions and reviews with the OnePlus community. Candidates should follow a link where they have to fill in some basic info about themselves and a short review (up to 300 words) of the most impressive phone they have ever used. OnePlus gives bonus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_lab_10_lucky_people_test_oneplus_5t-news-28179.php

vivo will expand to Europe and Africa in 2018 with Qualcomm's help

vivo is one of the top smartphone makers yet the brand is not well known outside of its key markets - China and India. That will change next year as the company expands into Europe and Africa. To bolster its position, vivo signed a $4 billion memorandum of understanding with Qualcomm. This will entail technical partnership and patent sharing to bring 5G phones to market and diversify biometric authentication features. vivo was the first to do demo a fingerprint reader below the display, but the two companies also want to develop 3D facial identification (think iPhone X), along with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_will_expand_to_europe_and_africa-news-28175.php

Mophie launches two charging cases for the Galaxy Note8

Mophie has launched two new cases for the Galaxy Note8. The first is the standard Mophie Juice Pack that features a 2950mAh internal battery that Mophie claims provides more than total 33 hours of use. The case is also compatible standard Qi wireless chargers and has support for Mophie's Charge Force technology. The Juice Pack for Note8 is priced at $99.95. Mophie Juice Pack The other is the Mophie Charge Force Case, which is a thin leather case that does not actually have a built-in battery but is compatible with Charge Force technology. Mophie Charge Force...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mophie_launches_juice_pack_and_charge_force_case_for_the_note8-news-28174.php

Pixel 2 XL screen produces a bright flash when locking or unlocking the phone

The Google Pixel 2 XL is plagued with a thousand issues, quite a few of which concern the screen. Now a new issue has come to light - many users report that the screen flashes when locking or unlocking the phone. The issue seems to be related to the ambient display. Some have found that disabling this feature prevents the issue, others say that even just toggling it off and then on is a temporary solution. This could prove to be a software issue so it could be fixed with a future update. So far the smaller Pixel 2 seems unaffected. Recently, the Pixel 2 XL screen has had black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_2_xl_screen_flash-news-28172.php

Infinix to launch Zero 5 smartphone on November 14

Infinix will be launching a new smartphone on November 14. The company has sent out invites for an event that will take place in Dubai. We don't have all the details yet but the smartphone will be called Zero 5, and the Indian pricing is under INR 20,000 ($308), although the phone will also go on sale in other countries simultaneously. It is said to have a bezel-less display, probably with the popular 18:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass, dual rear camera system with 2x optical zoom, 6GB of RAM, 128GB expandable storage and will be available in multiple colors, including the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_to_launch_zero_5_smartphone_on_november_14-news-28176.php

Energetic Blue vivo V7+ arrives

Two months ago vivo V7+ debuted in two colors - Champagne Gold and Midnight Black. Today the company announced a third color option of the phone - Energetic Blue. vivo V7+ in Energetic Blue According to the company, the unique color option "complements the energetic personality" of the young vivo customers. The Amazon India-exclusive V7+ in Energetic Blue will be available for pre-order between November 10 and November 14. One day after that the actual sales begin at the price of INR21,990 (€286), which is the same as the other two color variants. The vivo V7+ arrived with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v7_arrives_in_energetic_blue-news-28171.php

Canalys: iPhone 8 Plus is first Plus model to outsell the smaller iPhone

Ever since the introduction of the iPhone 6 Plus, the larger model was always outsold by its smaller counterpart. Numbers by analysts at Canalys reveal that for the first time ever, the Plus model won - the iPhone 8 Plus outsold the iPhone 8 in the third quarter of 2017. Still, it was Apple's older models that were the top phones by shipments worldwide. The iPhone 7 took the top spot with 13 million units, followed by the iPhone 6s (nearly a tie with the Galaxy J2 Prime). Even the iPhone SE saw an uptick in demand. The demand for the new models was lower than last year - the iPhone 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_iphone_8_plus_outsells_iphone_8-news-28170.php

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is Niantic's new game

Niantic, maker of the hugely successful Pokemon Go, is ready to take you on the next adventure - a venture into the magical world of Harry Potter. The new game, titled Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, will be similar to Niantic's first two games in that it will overlay a whole new reality on top of your familiar neighborhoods. This time around you will be doing the fighting, not critters you've captured. This will involve a new game mechanic - learning spells - discovering mysterious artifacts and there's even a hint of WoW-style raiding parties to take down the tougher bosses. The game takes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/harry_potter_wizards_unite_is_niantics_new_game-news-28169.php

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) to come with Infinity Display

The next-year Samsung Galaxy A5 is already in testing and it started appearing across many listings. The phone will come with Exynos 7885 chipset, Bluetooth 5.0 and an Infinity Display. Latest info comes from HTML5 tests of the browser which reveal the tested resolution. It is 412 x 816 pixels or 18.5:9 ratio, the same as the Galaxy S8 duo and the Galaxy Note8. Switching to Infinity Display would mean the Galaxy A series would ditch the home button and put the fingerprint scanner on the back to make room for the actual screen. Some renders already suggested it might appear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_2018_infinity_display-news-28168.php

Nokia 2 now on sale in Russia

The Nokia 2 is now available to purchase, with Russia becoming the first market to get the entry-level smartphone. There you can buy the device from the official Nokia Russia online store. The Nokia 2 was on pre-order in the country for around a week. It costs RUB 7,990, which currently translates to $135 or €117. The device was made official in India earlier this month. Officially, HMD said the phone will be available sometime mid-November, carrying a €99 price tag, but due to taxes and import fees smartphones tend to be more expensive in Russia than the EU. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2_goes_on_sale_russia_gets_it_first-news-28166.php

Oppo F5 now available in India for $308

Right on schedule, the Oppo F5 has been released in India. The device is available from online retailers like Flipkart and Amazon for INR 19,990 ($308). While the handset officially comes in both 4GB/32GB and 6GB/64GB memory configurations, it's only the former that's available in India currently. The latter will go on sale in December. The Philippines was the first country to get the device last week. Amazon | Flipkart

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f5_now_available_in_india-news-28167.php

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact gets $100 discount, X Compact gets new update

If you are in the US, and are in the market for compact flagship smartphone, you might want to take a look at the deal Amazon is currently offering on the Snapdragon 835-powered Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. A quick look at the retailer's official website reveals the 4.6-incher is currently being offered for as low as $505. This, if you compare, translates into a discount of around $100 ($95 to be precise). However, as you can see in the listing, the promo is currently only available on the black variant of the handset, as all others carry a $550 price tag. There's currently no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1_compact_currently_going_for_as_low_as_505_around_100_off-news-28164.php

Android Pay arriving in Czech Republic and Brazil next week

Back in May this year, Google announced that it's mobile payments service Android Pay will soon be available in five more markets around the world, including Brazil. And now, it looks like the Brazilian launch is imminent. The company has started sending out press invites for a November 14 event in the country, and it's likely that Android Pay will be officially launched in the country that day. Not only Brazil, but Czech Republic is also apparently set to get the service the same day, as November 14 event has been scheduled there as well. Via 1 2

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_pay_arriving_in_czech_republic_and_brazil_next_week-news-28165.php

Google Pixel 2 mic not working during calls? Try blowing into bottom speaker

Among the several issues still plaguing the Google Pixel 2/2 XL, there's one that causes the phone's microphone to not work in some critical scenarios, like during a call or while using Assistant. There's a dedicated discussion going on over at Google's Product Forums, and officially, the company is currently in the process of collecting bug reports. However, in a recent post, a user shared that they were able to resolve the problem by blowing into the bottom speaker. Here's their complete post: Another user even shared a video confirming the process actually works. You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_2_mic_not_working_during_calls_try_blowing_into_bottom_speaker-news-28163.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 torn down

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has been torn down by Chinese site ZOL and we'll be taking a look at some of its inner workings. The teardown has revealed several improvements in design and materials when compared to the original Xiaomi Mi Mix. There are no screws to access the inside of the phone, so to get inside, the rear ceramimic panel of the phone must be heated to loosen its adhesive. Once the back panel comes off, the fingerprint scanner's ribbon cable remains tethered to the board. There's a shield protecting the mainboard, which also features antennas printed in a gold color....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2_torn_down-news-28162.php

Huawei Mate 10 Pro will be sold by AT&T, firmware files reveal

Earlier this year, rumors said Huawei was in talks with a US carrier (later identified as AT&T) over sales of its top of the line smartphones. The last report on the matter, in August, claimed a tentative agreement had been reached. Today AT&T-branded firmware for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro has been revealed to exist, which pretty much confirms that this handset is headed to the US carrier at some point in the future. The mumblings from the summer said sales would commence in the first part of 2018, and that definitely still seems possible. Huawei is apparently only going to make the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_10_pro_will_be_sold_by_at_t_firmware_files_reveal-news-28161.php

Apple iPhone X review

The anniversary iPhone is here. The iPhone X. Or the iPhone 10. The name is as confusing as the product itself is game-changing. Tim Cook's vision finally overwhelmed Steve Jobs ideological remnants. A new dawn for the iPhones has begun, free of the iconic Home key and the notorious screen bezels.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_x-review-1681.php

Apple reportedly working on augmented reality headset for 2019

Another major news coming out Apple is that the company is working on an augmented reality headset for the year 2019, according to yet another report by Bloomberg. This headset is said to be the next brand new product, along the lines of the Apple Watch. According to the report, Apple is looking at 2019 to announce the product and ship as early as 2020. Just like the Apple Watch, the augmented reality headset will have its own microprocessor and its own version of an operating system called rOS, which we presume will be based off of iOS just like watchOS and tvOS. Being an independent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_reportedly_working_on_augmented_reality_headset_for_2019-news-28160.php

OnePlus 5T won't have wireless charging because Dash Charge is better, CEO says

Last week OnePlus CEO Pete Lau explained the company's decision to keep the 3.5mm headset jack around in its next product, the OnePlus 5T. Today Lau is doing some more explaining - this time, about why the 5T will not come with wireless charging functionality. The lack of wireless charging on the OnePlus 5T shouldn't be surprising to you if you've been following the leaks and rumors about the Chinese company's next smartphone. No huge redesign of its back has been mentioned, even once. And since Qi wireless charging doesn't work well enough through metal, the 5T would need a glass or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_wont_have_wireless_charging_because_dash_charge_is_better_ceo_says-news-28159.php

Just in: Razer Phone hands-on

Razer surprised many with the bold decision of making a dedicated gaming smartphone - a niche that hasn't been covered, but it's also one that might not exists at all. The Razer Phone came to light at a flashy event in London, and after a quick tour around the British capital where we took plenty of camera samples, now the device has landed in our office for a complete review. And we have some early impressions to share. Remember the cloud-based phone Nextbit Robin? It's okay - you are not alone that forgot about it. Yet, when Razer acquired Nextbit at the beginning of 2017 rumors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_razer_phone_handson-news-28134.php

Apple reportedly working on iPad with Face ID for 2018

Apple is working on a new iPad with Face ID for 2018, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report states that that this new iPad will have a similar sized display to the current 10.5-inch iPad Pro but will get rid of the current Home button with Touch ID in favor of the new Face ID technology introduced with the iPhone X. Artist's impression of the 2018 iPad. And by artist, I mean me. Other changes include a thinner bezels, which are likely a result of not having to reserve space button for a physical home button anymore. Bloomberg states that the new iPad will not have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_reportedly_working_on_ipad_with_face_id_for_2018-news-28158.php

iOS 11 now on more than half of iPhones and iPads

Back in October, iOS 11 overtook the older iOS 10 to become the most popular version on iPhones and iPads. That number has grown to 52% since then - half of iGadgets run the latest major version. Adoption has been slower than last year - iOS 10 hit 60% before the end of October. Still, a major reason for numbers flowing from the old version to the new one is people buying a new iPhone and this year the hottest model - the iPhone X - launched later in the year. Also a number of devices (iPhone 5 and 5c, iPad 4) were left behind on version 10 and will not be going up to 11. They are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_11_now_on_more_than_half_of_iphones_and_ipads-news-28154.php