New Samsung Galaxy Note8 update on T-Mobile brings roaming bug fix, November patch

T-Mobile has started pushing out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note8 units on its network. Weighing in at 383MB and arriving as version N950USQU2BQJA, the update brings along a handful of changes, including fix for an IMS roaming bug. In addition, the update also includes Android security fixes for the month of November. Finally, there are some bug fixes as well as software stability-related improvements. For more info, head to the Source link below. Source

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UK availability for BlackBerry Keyone Black Edition expands

The BlackBerry Keyone Black Edition has been available in the UK for quite some time now, but it's availability has been somewhat limited. That changes now, as major third-party retailers like Amazon, Argos, and John Lewis are now also offering the device. Pricing is different as well - Amazon is selling it for under £500 (although at one place, the listing says £549), while John Lewis has it listed for £549. Argos, on the other hand, is offering the handset for £549.95. For more information, head to the Source links below. Source 1 2 3 | Via

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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A featuring Bixby Home

Samsung has launched a new tablet dubbed Galaxy Tab A. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz processor, and sports an 8-inch display of 1280×800 pixel resolution. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal memory. The device features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. It's 8.9mm thick, and packs in a 5,000mAh battery. On the software side, the new Galaxy Tab A features Bixby Home - which is the virtual assistant's card-based contextual interface - as well as Bixby Reminder. Other prominent software-related features include Home Mode (that displays useful info - calendar,...

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New update hitting Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Sony Xperia XA1 series

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy Note5 former flagship. Currently hitting units in Taiwan, it's the November security patch. Moving on, the Sony Xperia XA1 series is also getting the November update. It arrives as version 40.0.A.6.162 for the XA1, 48.0.A.1.99 for the XA1 Plus, and 42.0.A.4.133 for the XA1 Ultra. Sadly, there's currently no information on what other changes (if any) are included in these updates. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take time for the update to hit your device, so be patient. Via 1 2

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Latest OnePlus 3/3T Open Beta brings new DND UI

A new OxygenOS Open Beta update has started hitting the OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. Arriving as version 27 and 18, respectively, the update brings new UI for the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature. The new firmware brings some battery optimizations and improvements related to Smart Text Selection and General performance. The OnePlus and GMS applications have also been updated. And finally, the update also includes the October security patch. Source 1 2

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T-Mobile starts selling Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, LG V30+, and Revvl Plus

Three new smartphones have launched at T-Mobile today, including the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, LG V30+, and the Revvl Plus. Starting with the Galaxy S8 Active, the device carries a price tag of $820 (excluding tax). Of course, you can also purchase it on monthly payments plans. Next comes the LG V30+, which differs from the standard V30 majorly in terms of storage (it has 128GB internal memory). T-Mobile is selling the handset for $850 sans tax. Needless to say, there are monthly payments plans as well. And finally, T-Mobile's own 6-incher Revvl Plus carries a price tag of $200....

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Here are Huawei's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals starting November 23

As holiday shopping season approaches, some brands offer a peek at the deals they'll be hosting on the biggest shopping days of the year (in the US). Huawei is pretty much discounting its entire line up for products available in the US. Most of Huawei's lineup can be found at Amazon and Newegg. Best Buy also carries all of Huawei's smartphones. Check out the list of discounts below. Smartphones Huawei Mate 9 - $399 - Amazon - Best Buy - Newegg Huawei Honor 6X - $149 - Amazon - Best Buy - Newegg Wearables Huawei Watch 2 Sport - $179 - Amazon - Best Buy -...

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Nokia 2 goes up for pre-order in the US, priced at $99

The Nokia 2 became official at the end of October as HMD Global's entry-level Android smartphone model - its cheapest yet. The device has already landed in Russia and South Africa, and it looks like the US is among the next batch of countries to receive it. Today the Nokia 2 has gone up for pre-order at online retailers such as Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy. Regardless of where you buy from, the phone will set you back a cool $99. Of course you're receiving an unlocked unit, but keep in mind that it's only compatible with GSM-based carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile (and the various MVNOs...

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Apple HomePod delayed to early 2018

Apple has pushed back the release of its HomePod speaker to early 2018. The company released a statement earlier today confirming the same. According to the statement sent to Techcrunch, Apple needs a little more time. "We can't wait for people to experience HomePod, Apple's breakthrough wireless speaker for the home, but we need a little more time before it's ready for our customers. We'll start shipping in the US, UK and Australia in early 2018." The HomePod was announced back in June during WWDC, which seems quite a while back now when you think of it. Back then, Apple had...

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The Huawei Mate 10 Pro goes on pre-order in the UK

The UK pre-orders for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro have started today and the phone is now available from Three, Clove and Vodafone. All three will start shipping the phone on Monday - November 20. The 6GB/128GB Mate 10 Pro can be purchased for as little as £10 upfront with the most expensive plans or for £770 contract and SIM-free. Clove UK offers the Huawei Mate 10 Pro as is, while Vodafone will present the first 1,000 pre-ordered buyers with a Huawei Watch 2. Three will gift Mate 10 Pro buyers a free Huawei Band 2 Pro and a £20 Love2Shop voucher. Check out our in-depth review of...

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Refreshed Samsung Galaxy Tab E arrives on Verizon for $150

Samsung Galaxy Tab E is an affordable tablet that can be found mostly on carriers' websites. The 8" version costs $249.99 on Verizon, but Big Red launched a new deal, where you can get it for $100 less. The Galaxy Tab E can be purchased with one of three options. There is a $0 down payment and $10.41 every month for the next two years ($249.84 in total). If you want to stay on the Verizon network but don't want to bother with the monthly plan hassle, you can buy it straight away for $149.99. The model number of this Galaxy Tab E version is T378. It supports both Wi-Fi and LTE...

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Lenovo launches Tab 7 and Tab 7 Essential entry level tablets

Lenovo has updated its small and affordable tablet line with the Tab 7 and Tab 7 Essential. What's most interesting about the two is their prices - the Lenovo Tab 7 costs $99.99 while the Tab 7 Essential will retail for just $79.99. So what do you get for that? Lenovo Tab 7 The Lenovo Tab 7 has a 7-inch IPS LCD of 1280x720px resolution, a MediaTek MT8161 chipset with a quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and two cameras - a 5MP on the front and 2MP on the back. The Tab 7 supports Dolby Atmos for headphones and through the single, front-firing speaker. Lenovo Tab...

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Samsung Galaxy C7 starts getting Android Nougat

Plenty of Galaxy midrangers started getting Nougat and next in line is the Samsung Galaxy C7. Android 7.0 just started seeding to the device and an early adopter was kind enough to share a screenshot detailing its changelog. The update is 1142 MB in size and brings new Samsung Experience and its various features. Improvements include Always-On Display, Multi-window, and the Settings menu. Apps on the Galaxy C7 will install faster and will be more power-efficient once the Nougat update is installed. A new security patch is also part of it. Samsung kindly reminds all Gear IconX...

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Samsung will keep using heat pipes in 2018, 2019 might bring vapor chambers

Samsung adopted heat pipes with the Galaxy S7 and has used them for cooling on S and Note flagships since. This will continue with next year's models according to sources from Samsung's supply chain, which have already started small volume production. Heat pipes add to the price so they are typically used only on flagships. Which works out fine since it's the flagships that pack the most powerful chipsets and need cooling the most. There's an alternative - vapor chambers. They are some of the best ways to transfer heat and are used in high-end GPUs (think 250W). However, they cost even...

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Razer Phone shipments in UK delayed until next week

Today is the day that the Razer Phone is shipping to UK customers who pre-ordered it, but there is a bit of an issue. One Three UK customer pre-ordered expecting same day delivery of the Razer Phone but received a delivery estimate of November 20. He promptly contacted Three UK support and found out that the deliveries will come on November 22 due to shipping delays. Some users have reported that they are getting the Razer Phone delivered today so maybe some stock has been received from Razer. Will you order a Razer Phone for yourself? If you are unsure whether it's worth it -...

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Deal: Apple iPhone 8 for £560

Apple announced the iPhone 8 in September. People lined in front of Apple Stores to be among the first to shed £699, while some played the waiting game and won. Right ahead of Black Friday, Very sells the iPhone 8 in Space Gray for 20% off the official price or £560 if the code MDRMW is entered at checkout. The discount applies to all Apple products costing £159 or more. And if you think that deal is sweet, check this out - the products can be purchased with the Buy Now Pay Later program. This means any gadget or device (excluding iPhone X) can be paid in the following 12 months...

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Next-gen Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 get Wi-Fi certification

Wi-Fi Alliance just granted the required certification to two Samsung phones. The products have model names SM-A530F and SM-A730F, meaning these are the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018). Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Wi-Fi certification According to the documents provided, both phones will run the Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Although it would be better if they came with Oreo out of the box, Samsung tends to launch its A series smartphones on older OS versions and update them subsequently. Back in the beginning of 2017, Galaxy A3, Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nextgen_samsung_galaxy_a5_galaxy_a7_wifi_certification-news-28293.php

Apple iPhone X sells out in minutes in South Korea

Apple has sold out the iPhone X in South Korea - LG and Samsung's home market. South Korea's biggest carrier - SK Telecom - has confirmed that it has exhausted all of its iPhone X pre-order stock in 3 minutes - in contrast, the initial iPhone 7 stock took 20 minutes a year ago. SK Telecom has said to Korea's Yonhap News Agency that it had less than half as many iPhone X units as it had iPhone 8 ones and that the silver iPhone X took about 1 minute to sell out in pre-orders. Industry analysts estimate that around 150,000 iPhone X units were allocated to South Korea. According...

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Honor Honor 6A makes Europe debut by the name of Honor 6A Pro

The Honor 6A (or Holly 4) is making its Europe debut in Italy today. The phone starts at €29 on a carrier plan and for that cash you get 3GB of RAM, a metal rear, dual-SIM and a fingerprint scanner. The Honor 6A Pro also goes by the name of Honor 6A (for China) and Honor Holly 4 (for India) and comes with an unchanged set of specs. There's a 5-inch 720p screen up front, a 13MP 1080p-capable main camera, 5MP selfie snapper, a Snapdragon 430 chipset and a 3,020mAh battery. Honor 6A Pro The Honor 6A Pro has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage (the microSD...

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YouTube updated with pinch-to-zoom for screens wider than 16:9

Although we didn't really see it coming, taller displays are becoming more the norm when it comes to smartphone hardware. As a result, the 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio won't fit in an 18:9 (or in Samsung and Apple's case with the Note8 and iPhone X: 18.5:9) aspect ratio without black bars. Some manufacturers have included a feature built into the UI that allows you to change the aspect ratio of the app so you can watch video without black bars. For those manufacturers that don't have such a feature baked into the UI, YouTube has added support for crop-zooming YouTube...

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Xiaomi opens 24-hour store in Russia

Just as Xiaomi has expanded availability of its smartphones to its Western EU market in Spain, as well as launching Redmi devices on Amazon's site in Spain - the company has also opened a Xiaomi flagship store. One that would be open 24 hours a day. The new Mi Store is in the dense metropolitan area of Moscow where customers can walk in at any time, day or night. The store will sell a handful of Xiaomi products, namely the Mi Mix 2, Mi 4K camera, and the Mi Bedside lamp. The store will also sell various IoT devices like smart bulbs and hubs. This is part of Xiaomi's...

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T-Mobile hosting Buy One Get One Free Promo for Samsung, LG, and Apple flagships

T-Mobile is getting a head start on Black Friday. As other carriers are waiting until Thanksgiving weekend for their offers to go live, T-Mobile will open the floodgates tomorrow, November 17. Starting Friday, T-Mobile new and existing T-Mobile customers can buy a phone from LG, Samsung, or Apple and buy a second one from the same maker for free via rebate. The offer will be available in store, over the phone, and online - nationwide for a limited time. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus In order to be eligible, you must add at least one line at the time of purchasing a phone. The...

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Google Assistant now helps you troubleshoot your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL

To say that Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have had their fair share of (sometimes weird) hardware issues would be quite the understatement. Still, they've unfortunately been in the news a lot for this reason. In what is probably just a coincidence, the Google Assistant on your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL can now help you troubleshoot your device. It obviously can't fix hardware issues, but it does try and investigate and fix simple software-caused situations. So far, people have found that the Assistant offers to troubleshoot camera problems, Bluetooth connections, and perform a battery...

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) and new Galaxy J5 Prime leak

Samsung marked a record-high profit in Q3 2017 due to the increased interest in mid-tier and entry-level devices. In order to respond to the market trends, Samsung is preparing two new phones, that just appeared in benchmark listings - the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) and the Galaxy J5 Prime (2017). And that's not all - the first phone even appeared on Samsung South Africa official website. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) at Geekbench The Galaxy J2 Pro's chipset as reported by Geekbench is Snapdragon 430 with quad-core CPU, clocked at 1.4 GHz. Memory is 1345 MB which might be 2 GB RAM but is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j2_pro_2018_and_galaxy_j5_prime_leak-news-28286.php

OnePlus 5T hands-on review

It's half past five on OnePlus time and the 5T has just been unveiled, the interim upgrade that repacks the OnePlus 5 to make it more enticing for the holiday shoppers.

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OnePlus 5T price and availability around the world

The OnePlus 5T goes on sale next Tuesday - November 21. And it will be a wide launch, covering North America, much of Europe and India. The China launch will be a bit later. Here's the map with countries getting the 5T colored in red. In case you can't make out what's going on in Europe, OnePlus will cover Western and Central Europe except Norway and Switzerland. On the Balkans, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece are getting the 5T as well. And here are the prices 64GB 128GB $500 $560 €500 €560 £450 £500 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_price_and_availability-news-28280.php

OnePlus 5T brings an 18:9 screen and redesigned dual camera

The OnePlus 5T is a hardware improvement based on community feedback along with OnePlus' own sense of what makes a flagship awesome. We already saw that the company cares a lot about things like the 3.5mm jack and super fast charging. Now we get to see what else the team has changed and as they point out, these are not things that can be done in software. Sorry, OnePlus 5 owners. The most visible change is the 6" Optic AMOLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2160 x 1080 pixel resolution. The wider screen gobbles up the bezels, making for a more modern look - and more room for apps. The...

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Is there a special Star Wars-themed OnePlus 5T on the way?

The OnePlus 5T is now mere hours away and a quick look at our recent news articles would tell you just how much of a big deal that is. Everybody's interested in the next OnePlus flagship and that may reach new levels of hype if the next bit of rumor is true. According to a few lines of code unearthed from the OnePlus Oreo beta build, there may be a custom Star Wars-themed OnePlus smartphone on the way. The line of code was discovered by one XDA Developers reader. First in the form of a "accent_star_wars" string in the Launcher, Settings and SystemUI APK and then a hex code of a...

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Watch the OnePlus 5T announcement live here

The day has finally come and we are about to see the OnePlus 5T go official. After a ton of

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Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact now getting the image distortion fix as well

Sony's Motion Eye camera recently got an update that corrects image distortion. It first launched the on the XZ Premium and has now arrived on the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. This update comes bundled with the November Android security patch. It pushes the build version up to 47.1.A.5.51 while the Android version remains 8.0.0 Oreo. The update is rolling out now but you may have to wait a few days before it reaches you. Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact receiving the option for image distortion correction Once it installs, you'll find a Correction of image distortion toggle in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1_image_distortion_fix_update-news-28284.php

OnePlus 5T benchmarked ahead of its announcement.

In just a couple of hours OnePlus will take to the stage and unveil the OnePlus 5T. We know pretty much everything there is to know thanks to a heap of leaks but it's nice to keep going - the latest bit of leaked news is the performance of the Snapdragon 835 inside the OnePlus 5T. The phone was tested on AnTuTu and scored a respectable 176k putting it among the top scorers - refer to the table below. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; AnTuTu 6 Higher is better OnePlus 5 180331 Huawei Mate 10 Pro 178510 OnePlus 5T 176405 LG V30 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_benchmarked_ahead_of_its_announcement-news-28283.php

Apple iPhone X stock improves, delivery wait down to 2-3 weeks

The iPhone X went on sale on November 3, but as it often happens delivery estimates quickly started slipping back and reached 4-5 weeks. As the pre-order enthusiasm wanes and production catches up things were bound to improve and now Apple has lowered the expected delivery wait to 2-3 weeks. The iPhone X is offered in either Space Gray or Silver in two versions - with 64 GB or 256 GB internal storage. Shipping in two weeks means if you order the Apple flagship now it be with you before the month ends December. The phone is still unavailable for in-store pickup, but if stock keeps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_x_availability_improves-news-28282.php

Watch people react to the OnePlus 5T

React videos are still a thing, right? Either way, check out a group of people react to the OnePlus 5T. Don't go in hoping to spot the phone, it's been pixelated. The focus here is on the (supposedly) genuine reactions of people upon first laying eyes on the 5T. If you didn't buy tickets for the event, at least you can attend the event virtually. We'll post the livestream when it goes live. Of course, our initial impressions of the OnePlus 5T will follow soon. P.S. Do we even have to point it out? YouTube recommends tons of unboxing videos that were published too early.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_people_react_to_the_oneplus_5t-news-28281.php

Deal: 256GB iPhone 7 for $600 at T-Mobile

T-Mobile had a deal on the iPhone 7 with 256 GB internal storage back in October and it's doing it again now. The clearance sale let's you buy the phone for $600 in three colors. The phone is not offered by Apple anymore. For comparison, the 128 GB variant can be bought from both the telecom and manufacturer for $650. With the proper credit rating in the US, the iPhone 7 256 GB can be purchased for $25 per month for 24 months. Jet Black and Pink colors are out of stock, so the phone is available in either Gold, Silver or Red. For people who want to buy the phone at the moment but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_iphone_7_for_600_at_tmobile-news-28278.php

Xiaomi adds Redmi and Redmi Note phones to its Amazon Spain store

Xiaomi launched a Spanish version of its site to start selling to the Western European audience, but perhaps you prefer the familiarity of Amazon. That's no problem, Amazon Spain now offers a selection of mid-range and entry-level Redmi devices. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a best seller. You can have a 32GB model for €170, there's a 64GB option as well. The Redmi Note 5A Prime costs €160, but we think the Note 4 is a better deal. A Redmi Note 5A , which is quite affordable at €130, though you might find the quad-core processor limiting. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 • Xiaomi Redmi Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_adds_redmi_phones_to_amazon_spain-news-28277.php

Gionee M7 Plus leaks in renders and press images

This is our best look yet of the upcoming Gionee M7 Plus and it comes in the form of an official-looking render and two images of the phone in the wild on what looks like an ad shoot. The images don't give up any new information outside of the design - the same brushed metal body with an 18:9 screen as the Gionee M7. It doesn't look anything like the purported hands-on that surfaced at the beginning of this month. Yesterday the Gionee M7 Plus made a visit to AnTuTu and GFXBench and revealed its key specs. According to rumors the M7 Plus will become official on November...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_m7_plus_leaks_in_render_and_press_images-news-28276.php

The Honor V10 will debut on November 28

Huawei's sub-brand Honor will announce its V10 flagship on November 28 in China, as per an official teaser on Honor's Weibo account. The Honor V10 is supposed to be a less expensive version of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. It will be rocking the same 6-inch 18:9 screen, Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 16MP+20MP cameras on the back. Honor CEO has confirmed that the V10 will use the same Android 8.0 Oreo-based Huawei EMUI 8.0 as the Mate 10 family. The Honor flagship will also get to share the 4,000mAh fast charging battery. After its announcement in China, the Honor V10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_v10_will_be_announced_on_november_28_in_china-news-28274.php

vivo introduces V7 with 24 MP selfie camera

After the V7+, vivo delivered the non-plus version of its Clearer Selfie phone today. The device is called vivo V7 and comes with a 24 MP front camera, FullView display and triple card slot for two nano-SIMs and one microSD. The display is with the trendy 18:9 ratio and has HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The panel is IPS LCD, and the diagonal is 5.7". The chipset in the vivo V7 has eight Cortex A53 CPU cores, clocked at 1.8 GHz and while it hasn't been officially confirmed it's likely the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 as on the larger vivo V7+. There is one camera at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo__v7_24_mp_selfie_camera_official-news-28266.php

Doogee to release a curved smartphone

LG and Samsung both tried something new a few years ago: they released smartphones with curved displays. Samsung released the Galaxy Round, a device that had a screen curved along its vertical axis, sort of like a taco shell. Meanwhile, LG released two generations of its LG G Flex - a smartphone that was curved along its horizontal axis. When placed in a pocket, it was flexible enough to go flat and then return to its curve. Remember the Galaxy Round and LG Flexes? Well next year Doogee will try its hand at a curved screen device, with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB storage....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_to_release_a_curved_smartphone_-news-28273.php

Here's what was discussed on today's Essential PH-1 Reddit AMA

Essential has promised to hold bi-weekly Reddit AMA sessions where fans and customers alike can share their feedback on anything surrounding the Essential PH-1. It's a great way for the company to engage with customers and make them feel that their concerns are important. Coincidentally, today is also the day that Essential has launched the Android Oreo beta for the PH-1. This week's AMA was hosted by Rebecca (VP of Software), Marcus (Software Program Manager), and Sean (Quality Engineer). Today's AMA addressed the following ongoing concerns among Essential customers: ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_was_discussed_on_todays_essential_ph1_reddit_ama-news-28272.php

Nexus Player gains support for Google Assistant via November security patch

The Google Nexus Player was first introduced back in late-2014 around the time that Android Nougat launched. Since then, Google's TV Nexus device powered by Android TV has been receiving updates. It was updated to Oreo a couple of months ago which brought a brand-new interface to the streaming device. Although the device is clearly missing from Google's list of devices supported with software updates, the Nexus Player received an update with the latest security bulletin from Google. When booting the Nexus Player back up, a prompt introduces Google Assistant for the device. You can use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_player_gains_support_for_google_assistant_via_november_security_patch-news-28271.php

Google Home and Home Mini are cheaper in the UK ahead of Black Friday

The Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers are now cheaper in the UK. The bigger Google Home device, which launched last year in the US, can be purchased for just £79. That's a drop of £50 compared to its usual recommended retail price of £129. Google Home The smaller Google Home Mini, which got official last month, is now priced at £34. In this case you're saving £15 over its normal price. The cuts are already in effect at the Google Store, Currys PC World, John Lewis, Argos, and Maplin. Google Home Mini The two smart speakers will keep the lower prices until...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_home_and_home_mini_are_cheaper_in_the_uk_ahead_of_black_friday-news-28270.php

Google Maps redesign focuses on points of interest

Google has announced a slight redesign for its Maps service today. It's not the 'chrome' around the actual maps that has a new look this time around, but the maps themselves. The driving, navigation, transit and explore maps now better highlight the most relevant information for each experience: things such as gas stations when you're in navigation mode, or train stations for transit. Points of interest are now color-coded, which means it will be much easier to spot them on the map. Each specific type of place has a designated color and icon, so that it's possible to find with just a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_redesign_focuses_on_points_of_interest-news-28269.php

Android 8.0 Oreo beta update now available for the Essential Phone

First it was "coming soon", then it was due "in several weeks", and now it's finally here. We're talking about the first beta build of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Essential Phone. This has been quite some time in the making, with the company mentioning it back in September even. The wait is over. If you head over to this page on Essential's website and enter your email, you'll be able to download a full OTA zip file for the beta Oreo update. You'll then need to sideload it onto your handset, a process which is explained, in a step by step fashion, on the download page. Although what you need...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_80_oreo_beta_update_now_available_for_essential_phone-news-28268.php

Here are HTC's Black Friday deals in the UK

For Black Friday HTC UK will offer a 20% discount on a bunch of its phones starting on Monday 20.11 and ending on Monday, 27.11. The offer is extended to HTC Club members - joining the program is free of charge. The phones in the offer are the HTC U11, U Ultra, HTC 10, HTC A9s, U Play and also the newly announced U11+ and U11 Life. The HTC U11 will be available for £479 and £519 for the 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB models, the HTC U Ultra will be discounted to £359, the HTC 10 will sell for £399, the HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle will drop to £183 and the HTC A9s well be £159. As for the HTC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_htcs_black_friday_deals_in_the_uk-news-28265.php

Polaroid and Motorola unveil the Insta-Share Printer Moto Mod

Do you remember Polaroids? Digital cameras have spoiled us with instantaneous results but back in the day you had to take film rolls to be developed - unless you had a Polaroid camera. You can relive those glory days with the Polaroid Insta-Share Printer mod for compatible Motorola phones. Polaroid Insta-Share Printer is a Moto Mod accessory for Motorola phones The printer uses ZINK technology and will quickly print out 2 x 3" smudge-proof photos. They have an adhesive back so you can stick them to your fridge. That said, there's nothing stopping you from sharing the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/polaroid_instashare_printer_moto_mod-news-28267.php

Nokia relaunches the Steel HR, now on pre-order

If you missed out on the Withings Steel HR, you'll be pleased to hear that the watch just relaunched under the Nokia brand. It's available for pre-order now and should arrive before the holidays. The classic-looking watch gets its name from the heart rate sensor, but it also features a step/calorie tracker. If you connect it to your phone over Bluetooth, you'll also get notifications for calls, texts and events. The Nokia Steel HR is waterproof up to 50m (5 ATM) and features automatic swimming detection (it tracks duration and calories). Nokia Steel HR is a classic watch and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_relaunches_the_steel_hr_now_on_preorder-news-28264.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 briefly appears on JD.com

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is still unofficial, but that might not last much longer. Online retailer JD.com briefly listed the phone - literally under wraps - suggesting that the launch his near. The price of the phone is CNY 8,888, but that's clearly a placeholder - 8 being a lucky number in Chinese culture. The actual prices will likely start from CNY 1,200. The Redmi Note 5 is quite different from the Note 5A. It will have an 18:9 screen (1,080 x 2,160px) and dual cameras on the back. It could be powered by the capable Snapdragon 660 chipset to boot. The page on JD.com has since...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5_briefly_appears_on_jdcom-news-28263.php

Nokia Threat Intelligence Report: number of infected Android phones on the rise

While PC ransomware like WannaCry made the news, viruses are all too common on smartphones. Nokia's Threat Intelligence report shows that the majority of infected devices that connect to mobile networks were indeed Android phones. Still, Nokia praises Google's efforts with Google Play Protect and says that Play Store's defenses are much better than they were two years ago. However, third-party app stores are less protected and are a common vector of infection. The biggest threat are trojanized apps - once that pose as popular apps (say, Netflix) but contain malicious code (those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_threat_intelligence_report_android_malware-news-28262.php

HTC starts pushing Android Oreo to U11

HTC announced two versions of the U11 Life and U11+ with Oreo out of the box and now it is bringing its existing devices up to speed, starting with the HTC U11. HTC is already pushing the upgrade to U11 owners in Taiwan with other markets expected to follow soon. The update's version is 2.31.709.1 and is 1.33 GB in size. Along with Android 8.0 Oreo features, the upgrade brings China Telecom and VoWiFi support. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_push_android_oreo_update_u11-news-28259.php