Deal: 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL down to $900

There's a face we didn't expect to see this Black Friday - the Google Pixel 2 XL. The phone is so hard to find that eBay units usually cost more than the original asking price rather than being offered at a discount. And yet here we have a deal that lets you have the 128GB Pixel 2 XL for $899.99 with sales taxes charged only to those living in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey and Texas. Even if you do live in one of those four states, however, you will be saving $50 compared to what you'd need to pay if you ordered from the Google Store. Just as with Google though, you only get the Just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_128gb_google_pixel_2_xl_down_to_900-news-28427.php

Analyst: iPhone X availability improved due to increased production, demand still strong

Apple iPhone X is a hard device to manufacture. It took more than a month longer than the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus to arrive to the shelves and even so initial stock was pretty limited and shipping estimates increased to 5-6 weeks. Yet stock quickly started to improve after the launch and currently waiting times are down to 1-2 weeks. Even the expansion to 14 new markets yesterday didn't do the iPhone X availability any harm, which means one of two things - either Apple has way more units to distribute around now or the demand has sharply declined after the initial hype died...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/analyst_iphone_x_availability_improved_due_to_increased_production_demand_still_strong-news-28426.php

New Samsung Gear S2 update brings battery life-related optimizations

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Gear S2 smartwatch. Arriving as build number XXU2EQJ2 and weighing in at 22MB, it's not a big update, but does bring along some optimizations aimed at increasing the battery life. In addition, the update also includes some security enhancements. Currently, units in Europe (the Netherlands to be specific) are getting the update, although other regions should get it soon as well. As is usually the case with OTA updates, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your device's screen, so be patient. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_gear_s2_update_brings_battery_liferelated_optimizations-news-28423.php

Oppo F5 Youth goes official with 16MP selfie camera

Oppo has launched a more affordable version of its F5 mid-ranger. Dubbed Oppo F5 Youth, it retains the 6" 18:9 display with minimal bezels and FHD+ resolution (2160x1080 pixels), but comes with a downgraded camera setup. The Oppo F5 Youth is powered by the same MediaTek Helio P23 chipset as the regular F5, featuring an octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and ARM Mali G71 MP2 GPU, but has its RAM reduced to 3GB. Storage is 32GB, but there's a microSD card slot for adding to it. The memory expansion slot comes in addition to the two nano-SIM slots, so you don't have to sacrifice the second line to get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f5_youth_goes_official_with_16mp_selfie_camera-news-28425.php

Oreo beta program for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 to kick off soon

HMD Global has confirmed that Oreo beta testing for the company's Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 smartphones will begin soon. The company's CPO Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to announce this. Yes, Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 next. Just reviewed today, we will open Beta Labs for those models soon— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 24, 2017 This comes shortly after the final Oreo build started rolling out to the Nokia 8, making it the first Nokia smartphone to get the new Android OS. Sadly, there's currently no information on exactly when the Nokia 5 and 6 will start receiving beta builds. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oreo_beta_program_for_nokia_6_and_nokia_5_to_kick_off_soon-news-28422.php

Google Home Mini deal will last through end of the year

One of the most popular products this holiday season without a doubt will be the Google Home Mini. It offers full Google Assistant functionality without braking the bank at its low $50 price point. This Black Friday week, a number of retailers offered a discount of $20 plus a $10 gift card. Walmart also has a deal that offers those who buy a Home Mini a $25 coupon towards a Google Express Walmart Order, effectively bringing the cost down to $5. If you missed out on the giftcard bundles, don't fret. According to 9to5Google, you'll still be able to grab a Google Home Mini for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_home_mini_deal_will_last_through_end_of_the_year-news-28424.php

vivo V7+ review

Vivo and selfie are inseparable and that's been the case for a while. With the V7+ the maker keeps the focus on the selfie photography and offers yet another impressive shooter with bokeh effects. But that won't be enough to beat the V5+ bokeh king. Not even the honor of being chosen as the official smartphone for World Cup 2018 in Russia. But a trending FullView screen might just do it.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v7_plus-review-1689.php

Sony Xperia XZ and XZs are now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo too

The Xperia XZ Premium has been enjoying a tasty Oreo treat since last month, and now two more Sony smartphones are finally ready to join in the fun. The Japanese company has started sending out the update to Android 8.0 to the Xperia XZ and the Xperia XZs. In both cases, the new software arrives with the build number 41.3.A.0.401. You're looking at a 1.2GB download necessary for the installation, so make sure you have enough mobile data if you grab it that way - or just use Wi-Fi. The update bakes in the November security patches too. The same release should be headed to the Xperia...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_and_xzs_are_now_receiving_android_80_oreo_too-news-28421.php

EE to launch own-branded phone to offer fingerprint reader and dual Gorilla Glass for £100

EE UK is reportedly working on a new own-brand phone that will start selling just in time for the holidays. The yet unnamed phone is rumored to feature Gorilla Glass on both sides, a 5-inch screen likely of 720p resolution and a MediaTek 6755 chipset with octa-core CPU. 13MP back and 8MP front cameras and stock Android complete the highlights list. EE's phone will be free even on relatively cheap contracts and just over £100 on pay-as-you-go and will be available in the first week of December. EE's next self-branded phone This is EE's first own-brand phone for the last two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ees_selfbranded_phone_has_4g_fingerprint_reader_gorilla_glass_costs_little_over_100-news-28420.php

Nokia 8 starts getting Android Oreo

The Nokia 8 Oreo beta-testing program wrapped up two weeks ago and today the OS update started arriving to users in Finland and Poland. According to XDA Developers fan forum users, devices with model numbers TA-1004 and TA-1012 are among the lucky that get Android Oreo. HMD executive Juho Sarvikas confirmed the update. The software upgrade brings new features like Picture-in-picture, detailed Notification dots for every app and Autofill passwords. It also comes with the November Security patch and faster boot times. Users share that YouTube runs seamlessly in the dual app mode,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_android_oreo-news-28419.php

Apple iPhone X now on sale in 14 new countries

As promised the iPhone X is now available for purchase in 14 more countries. Yesterday it started selling in Israel and as of today another 13 markets join the list - Albania, Bosnia, Cambodia, Kosovo, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand and Turkey. Lately, Apple ramped up production and the delivery estimates have improved from 5-6 weeks to 1-2 weeks in most of its original markets.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_x_now_on_sale_in_14_new_countries-news-28417.php

Counterclockwise: the fingerprint reader goes back, front, back and side to side

The first phone with a fingerprint reader was the Pantech GI100 from 2004. It had a reader at the center of its D-Pad, one of those early readers that required you to swipe your finger across them. This was a flip phone so the distinction between front and back is a bit iffy, but we're calling this one front-mounted (based on when the phone is flipped open). A few fingerprint readers appeared here and there over the years, but they were extremely rare - most years saw less than 4 phones. It wasn't until 2013 that biometric security became a thing in the public's consciousness. It was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterclockwise_the_fingerprint_reader-news-28418.php

OnePlus 5 to bring Face Unlock with Oreo update

OnePlus announced Android Oreo for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T in the beginning of the week. Apparently OnePlus 5 is next in line for the new OS. Along with the already expected picture-in-picture and notification dots, arriving at all devices with Oreo OnePlus 5 will also gain Face Unlock. Face Unlock is a familiar feature to OP owners. The latest OnePlus 5T with Nougat 7.1.1 has it and it works seamlessly, as we already established, so it's great to hear that it's coming to the older model. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5_to_bring_face_unlock_with_oreo_update-news-28416.php

Here are Sony's Black Friday deals

Sony has started its Black Friday deals across its online stores and retail partners. You can save big on smartphones, headphones, smart bands and accessories. The flagship Sony Xperia XZ1 is €100/£100 off in both the German store (where it's the only smartphone currently on offer) and the UK store. The UK Sony store has the biggest selection of smartphones on discount - Xperia XZ Premium £549 (down £100) - Xperia XA1 £149 (down £80) - Xperia L1 £99 (down £70). The PlayStation store has its own Black Friday deals - you can go check them out too. Sony German store Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_sonys_black_friday_deals-news-28414.php

Oppo R11s Plus is now available

Oppo announced the R11s and R11s Plus in the beginning of the month with the small version going on sale two weeks ago. Now, the Plus variant joins it on the shelves as the company announced the starts of its availability in China. The Oppo R11s Plus shares plenty of hardware with the regular Oppo R11s. The chipset is the same - Snapdragon 660, as well as the 20 MP + 16 MP dual camera setup on the back. The Plus in the name indicates bigger 6.43" screen, more RAM and mightier power cell. The memory combo is 6 GB + 64 GB, while the battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. The price is also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r11s_plus_for_sale-news-28413.php

Samsung Galaxy S6 to get Android Oreo

Samsung is pushing the beta version of its Oreo update to Galaxy S8 users, and has already confirmed that the Galaxy S7 will get the update too. Now we learn that the 2015 flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 will also get to taste Google's latest sweets. Reddit user CyberConCoder got confirmation from four different Samsung representatives, and while support centers aren't the most accurate source for such intel the sheer number makes it very likely that it's correct. Screenshots of the chats with Samsung reps On the screenshots, we see all three reps are consistent with their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_android_oreo-news-28411.php

Verizon is offering Asus Zenfone V for free

Asus Zenfone V was went official as a Verizon-exclusive in the US in September. The phone carried a launch price tag of $240, while the carrier has also been offering it on monthly plans for $10/month. Now, as a part of the carrier's Black Friday promotions the device is offered for free when purchased on a contract. You need to active a new line of service and shell out $240 initially. You'll however get promo credits worth that amount applied over the period of 24 months. It's a limited time deal that ends today. For more info, head to the Source link below. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_is_offering_asus_zenfone_v_for_free_effectively-news-28409.php

Gionee M7 to get new color variants at November 26 event

Chinese maker Gionee will announce a bunch of new smartphones during its November 26 event, it has now been revealed that the already official M7 will also have a presence there. A new teaser shared by the company reveals two new color variants for the device will debut - Maple Leaf Red and Amber Gold. It's worth mentioning that the phone already comes in a Maple Red option, so we're not sure how the new Maple Leaf Red model will be different from it. Or it could also be that both colors are same, just that the model hasn't been available so far. Amber Gold, on the other hand, is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_m7_to_get_new_color_variants_at_november_26_event-news-28410.php

Deal: Sony Xperia XZ Premium down to $550

You can currently grab the Snapdragon 835-powered Sony Xperia XZ Premium for $550 in the US, $150 down on its usual price. Both Amazon and Best Buy are offering the deal, but while the latter has black, gray, and pink available, Amazon is only offering the $150 discount on black and pink models. The red model is discounted as well, but by only $100. Those looking to spend less can check out the B&H deal on the Moto Z Play. The retailer has the device listed for $299.99, down from the usual $499. Not only that, a free B&H Photo Video Basic Photo/Video Kit is included with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_sony_xperia_xz_premium_currently_going_for_550-news-28408.php

OnePlus 5T gets first update, KRACK fix and fingerprint/face unlock optimizations included

Just days after it went on sale, the OnePlus 5T has started receiving its first update. Weighing in at 107MB and arriving as Oxygen OS 4.7.2, the update brings along fix for the Wi-Fi WPA2 security issue (a.k.a the KRACK vulnerability). Multiple other changes are also included, like optimizations related to fingerprint and face unlock and improvements related to EIS during 4K recording as well as accuracy for screen off gestures. Of course, some usual stability and bug fixes are there as well. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_gets_first_update_krack_fix_and_fingerprint_face_unlock_optimizations_included-news-28407.php

Google rolls out changes aimed at making Pixel battery life estimates more accurate

Google has announced that it has rolled out some new changes that are aimed at making battery life estimates more accurate on the company's Pixel phones. A Product Manager at Google explained that until now battery estimates were being made based on simple assumptions - for example, if you've been using 10% battery each hour over past few hours, the algorithms assumed that'll remain the case, and whatever estimates you saw were based on that. Google Pixel 2 XL That changes now, with the introduction of a new on-device model, which the company says evaluates how you use your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_rolls_out_changes_aimed_at_making_pixel_battery_life_estimates_more_accurate-news-28406.php

International Galaxy S8 and S8+ models are finally receiving the November security update

The internationally sold versions of Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now finally in the process of receiving the November security update. As usual, this includes patches from Google, as well as Samsung-specific fixes. You get 61 general Android vulnerabilities fixed, alongside six exploits found only in Samsung's software. Additionally, the widespread KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability is patched too. The Korean company also threw in some Bluetooth-related bug fixes, which means the protocol should be more stable. The updates are now rolling out to devices purchased unlocked in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/international_galaxy_s8_and_s8_models_are_finally_receiving_the_november_security_update-news-28405.php

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note8 is now available from the Microsoft Store too

Microsoft likes to sell Samsung's high-end smartphones in its online store for some reason. Not long ago we saw the Galaxy S8 and S8+ becoming available to purchase from the Microsoft Store, and today the Galaxy Note8 has joined them. Unlike the S-series devices, which can also be bought for use with carrier plans, the Note8 is only being offered in unlocked form. Oh, and it's not cheap at all. Each unit will set you back $929.99. On the other hand, if you don't mind going the carrier route and using monthly installments to pay for the Galaxy Note8, there are much better offers to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_samsung_galaxy_note8_is_now_available_from_the_microsoft_store_too-news-28404.php

Mate 10 Pro breaks pre-order records in Western Europe, says Huawei

Huawei's journey West marks a record-breaking success - the Huawei Mate 10 Pro surpassed the pre-order target by over 100%. Huawei says it broke all records for smartphone pre-orders in Western Europe. The Mate 10 Pro was unveiled on October 16 and sales in the UK began a month later at a price of £770 or so, though it has fallen to £700 since. And in that month, people flocked to the new flagship in record numbers. Huawei Mate 10 Pro The phone is also available in China and is coming soon to other regions. Huawei is yet to announce US availability, though it can't be far...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mate_10_pro_breaks_preorder_records-news-28403.php

OnePlus takes a stance against Black Friday, discounts 5T by a penny

In times when smartphone companies lower their flagship prices for Black Friday, OnePlus decides to go against the trend and discounts its latest OnePlus 5T by only a penny. OnePlus said that it aims to deliver its products at fair price all-year round so it just can't offer any huge discounts for the occasion. This obviously implies that the competition tends to overcharge you when its phones are not on sale. The OnePlus 5T initially launched on November 16 and costs €499 for the 64 GB version and €559 for the 128 GB variant. Or, you know, €498.99 and €558.99 on Black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_black_friday_discounts_5t_penny-news-28402.php

Black Friday and Cyber Monday smartphone deals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday last more than two days - we've been seeing great tech deals for a couple of weeks now. But the discounts have reached a fever pitch and it can be hard to navigate all the offers, so we decided to put the best of them in one place. The table below lists cool tech deals - smartphones mostly, it's what we do. The left column shows the region (Ctrl+F to quickly find yours). Links to the stores are available in the right column (click on the price) with some additional details (e.g. amount discounted, trade-in required and so on). .atable th { ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_and_cyber_monday_tech_deals-news-28400.php

Here are Three UK's Black Friday deals

If you've heard any two words this week the most, they are Black Friday. Deals week is upon is and it's time for Three UK to share its promos. They include price cuts on contracts and smartphones with savings up to £145 on offers ending on Monday, 27.11. Black Friday Deals: SIM Only - 100GB data, unlimited mins and texts just £20 a month (Was £26) iPhone SE - 4GB data, unlimited mins and texts just £20 a month (Save £144) Galaxy S7 Edge - 12GB data, unlimited mins and texts just £36 (Save £145) Huawei P10 Plus - 12GB data, unlimited mins and texts just £39 (Save £79) iPhone 7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_three_uks_black_friday_deals-news-28401.php

Wileyfox Pro quietly unveiled with Windows Phone

Have you seen 28 Days Later? In the opening scene the main character wakes up to find the city abandoned with no living soul in sight. We only bring it up because Amazon put up the Wileyfox Pro on pre-order, a Windows 10 phone. Aside from a few tottering zombies, Windows on phones is dead. Wileyfox Pro runs Windows, wants to be a business phone Not to be discouraged, the British phone maker armed the Pro with a 5" 720p screen, a quad-core processor and an 8MP camera. Memory-wise, the phone gets 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage. Not bad for... wait, £190? Okay, okay, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wileyfox_pro_quietly_unveiled_with_windows_phone-news-28397.php

Deal: LG G6 for £363 on Amazon

The V30 may be the hottest LG phone these adys, but the LG G6, introduced in February, is still a pretty solid device. And now you can own one for as low as £363.20 on Amazon. This is a 42% discount from the original asking price for a 32 GB unit in either Astro Black or Platinum Ice color. Sure, it's the smaller memory option, but LG G6 has a microSD that can take up to 256 GB storage. With a great camera and one of the first 18:9 ratio screens, the LG G6 sure sounds like a steal if you can overlook the fact that it's rocking a Snapdragon 821 chipset, which was last year's top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_lg_g6_390_amazon-news-28399.php

OnePlus 5T wins charging sprint in latest ad

One of the best features on the OnePlus 5T is Dash Charge - it makes other other phones feel painfully slow to charge. The company decided to highlight that in its new add - how much will the phone charge in 30 minutes with the screen on? The 5T phone got from 2% to 57% in that half hour. Which is pretty much in line with our own tests, we got to 65% in the same time, but with the screen off. How did certain competing flagships stack up? Not that great. Check out the video, it only takes a minute: There's no comparison, really! Watch the #OnePlus5T whip other flagships in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_wins_charging_sprint_in_latest_ad-news-28398.php

Mysterious Sony Xperia ZG Compact appears again on Geekbench

Back in August, several Sony Xperia ZG Compact listings appeared in the Geekbench database. Now, the phone makes another appearance with slightly different scores. Both scores are a bit lower than the results in August, and a lot lower than the Xperia Z5 Compact results with Snapdragon 810 from 2015. It is highly unlikely Sony is building a phone with such an old chipset, especially when the Xperia XZ1 Compact came out in August with Snapdragon 835. There are two possible explanations for this. For one, the device name may have been falsified and all of this is just someone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_sony_xperia_zg_compact_geekbench_again-news-28396.php

Black Ceramic and Starck Edition Mi Mix 2 go on sale on Nov 28

Xiaomi will start selling the Black Ceramic Edition and the Starck Edition Mi Mix 2 on November 28 with China being the first market to get it. Until now only the White Ceramic was available for purchase. The Starck Edition has the phone's designer, Philippe Starck's name inscribed on the back but is otherwise a Mi Mix 2 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The price of the Stark Edition Mi Mix 2 is 4,999 CNY (€641) while the Ceramic Black model is priced at 4,699 (€600) - both will be available from November 28. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ceramic_and_limitededition_starck_mi_mix_2_go_on_sale_in_china_on_nov_28-news-28395.php

Apple gets in the holiday spirit with latest promo video

Apple has released its new holiday-themed ad, starring the new iPhone X and the AirPods. The video shows a girl, dancing to the sound of "Palace" by Sam Smith around the snowy streets of Prague. The Apple ad reveals the mobility and freedom AirPods give to the listener, or as in the video, even for two listeners, dancing at the same time. The cinematography, the beauty of winter Prague and the lovely new Sam Smith song sure add to the holiday vibe, with Thanksgiving today and Christmas just a month away.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_holiday_spiritvideo-news-28394.php

Nokia 2 to hit India tomorrow

HMD has announced the India launch date for its entry-level Nokia 2 smartphone. The device - which was officially unveiled in the Asian country late last month - will go on sale tomorrow, November 24. The handset will cost INR 6,999 ($108). The phone will be available through offline retailers in Pewter/Black, Pewter/White and Copper/Black color schemes. There are also some launch offers for Reliance Jio and new Kotak bank customers. Previously, the Nokia 2 launched in Russia, the US, and South Africa. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2_to_go_on_sale_in_india_tomorrow-news-28393.php

Apple tops UK smartphone market in Q3, Samsung close second

According to market research firm Counterpoint, Apple is the top smartphone player in the UK. The stats shared by the firm reveal the Cupertino based company had a market share of 34.4% in the country in Q3. Samsung followed closely with a 34% slice, while Chinese manufacturer Huawei came in third with 13% of the market. Alcatel and Motorola rounded up the top five with 4% and 3% shares, respectively. "Like we see in the US market, Apple & Samsung together control more than two thirds of the UK smartphone market in sales volumes and more than 80% in sales value," the report...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_tops_uk_smartphone_market_samsung_comes_close_second-news-28392.php

Razer Phone arrives in Asia, Singapore gets it first

After the US, UK, and a few other western markets, the Razer Phone is now available in Asia, with Singapore becoming the first market on the continent to get it. Pre-orders for the device are now live in the country through Singtel, with the window closing on November 26. Razer's CEO had the following to say about it : "while we founded Razer in California, US, I'm a Singaporean still and I'm very excited to make Singapore the first country in Asia to release the Razer Phone." First 200 pre-orders will get free Razer Hammerhead Bluetooth headset (worth $169). There's no clarity on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_arrives_in_asia_singapore_gets_it_first-news-28391.php

Android Oreo Beta 3 for Samsung Galaxy S8 may arrive very soon

Looks like Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users who are part of the Oreo beta group may soon get to test the third beta build of the Android 8.0 firmware. The information comes courtesy of a Samsung representative who is part of the company's UK Beta Team. In the rep's own words, the update will be released "very very soon." To quickly refresh, the Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8/S8+ - officially called Samsung Experience 9.0 Beta - kicked off earlier this month. The second beta build arrived just a week later, bringing some minor improvements as well as stability and bug fixes. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_oreo_beta_3_for_samsung_galaxy_s8_may_arrive_very_soon-news-28390.php

Deals: Grab T-Mobile Moto Z2 Force for $375, Google Home for under $65

If you are a Motorola fan in the US, and are planning to purchase a high-end smartphone, you'll be glad to know that T-Mobile is currently offering a solid discount on the Snapdragon 835-powered Motorola Moto Z2 Force. The magenta carrier currently has the handset listed for $375, down from the usual $500 price tag the device usually carries there. It's worth mentioning that Motorola is officially selling the T-Mobile variant for $720, so purchasing directly from T-Mobile will currently save you around 50%. Moving on, if you are planning to purchase a voice controlled smart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_grab_tmo_motoz2force_375_google_home_for_under_65-news-28389.php

iPhone X is now only 1-2 weeks behind delivery in the US

There's no doubt that the iPhone X is a phone with high demand, so much so that Apple had delays as long as 5-6 weeks before you could get one when placing an order online. Thankfully that's no longer the case for those of you trying to snag an iPhone X in time for the holidays. Right now, Apple US and Canada offer the iPhone X with expected deliveries 1-2 weeks after placing an order. Alright, so that's still a lot of time to wait, but it still beats over a month's time of waiting. All variants are available in 1-2 weeks' time. That includes models for all four major US...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_x_is_now_only_12_weeks_behind_delivery_in_the_us-news-28388.php

Razer Phone will see camera improvements over the next few weeks

Razer's CEO Min-Liang Tan has published a post on Facebook about the future of the Razer Phone's camera app and performance. In our review, we didn't find that the Razer's camera did as well as it could have, and most of the shortcomings that we found were software related. The Facebook post mentions that Razer is focused now on improving the experience of the software. Starting with the app itself - Razer will push an update via the Play Store "in the near term" that will improve the performance of the camera app. This is followed by updated in the shutter speed, low-light performance,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_will_see_camera_improvements_over_the_next_few_weeks-news-28387.php

Casio announces G'z EYE series of rugged action cameras starting with GZE-1

Casio has announced a new series of rugged action cameras, a first for the brand, called the G'z EYE. The first model to be launched in the series is the GZE-1. The GZE-1, which looks remarkably like the company's G-Shock series of watches, is like an armoured version of your typical GoPro camera. The body is dust, shock, water and low temperature resistant, making it suitable for use even in the harshest of conditions. The camera works underwater up to 50m without requiring any additional case and in temperatures as low as -10°C. The similarity with G-Shock watches is intentional,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/casio_announces_gz_eye_series_of_rugged_action_cameras_starting_with_gze1-news-28385.php

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) shows off its Infinity Display in a case

As this year nears its end, we're getting ever closer to the launch of Samsung's Galaxy A (2018) series, comprised of follow-ups to the Galaxy A (2017) devices of course. Today the upcoming Galaxy A5 (2018) has been leaked once again. This time around we get to see it inside a case, in four different color versions. As rumored extensively before, the A (2018) family will sport Infinity Displays, and the A5 is no exception. Samsung is intent on bringing one of the main differentiators of its high-end S and Note lines to the mid-range with the new A series. Like 2017's flagship Samsungs, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_2018_shows_off_its_infinity_display_in_a_case-news-28384.php

Oppo F5 review

"Trendy" tends to get thrown around on today's mobile scene quite a lot. It is just one of those loose-fitting adjectives that, through overuse, has practically lost all meaning. Still, looking at the Oppo F5, we can't really think of any better way to describe the company's new "flagship expert".

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f5-review-1688.php

New leaked image shows the Honor V10 for real

Huawei's online-only sub-brand Honor is getting ready for a big launch event in China on November 28. That's when the Honor V10 is expected to be unveiled. The handset has already been certified by TENAA ahead of its introduction, and earlier today we showed you a weird image claiming to depict it in the wild. If you had your doubts about that picture, you weren't alone. Thankfully though, from another source in China comes what is definitely the first real portrayal of an Honor V10 unit. What's depicted here lines up perfectly with TENAA's pictures, unlike the previously leaked image....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leaked_image_shows_the_honor_v10_for_real-news-28383.php

Samsung to show Galaxy S9 and S9+ at CES in January, bigger model gets more RAM and dual camera

Samsung intends to showcase the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9+ for the first time at CES in January, according to a new rumor allegedly originating from "someone briefed on the company's plans". It's unclear how much information about the devices will be shared on that occasion, however, since Samsung apparently still plans to hold an official unveiling event in March. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have the exact same screen sizes as their predecessors, and very similar looks. 2018 will be an iterative year for the Korean company's flagships, so you shouldn't expect a new revolutionary design....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_show_galaxy_s9_and_s9_at_ces_in_january_bigger_model_gets_more_ram_and_dual_camera-news-28386.php

HTC U11+ in for review

Just when we feared they might be on the way out, they are right back in the big fight. Okay, that may be a bit of an overreaction, but make no mistake - HTC has a serious contender in the U11+. The HTC U11+ is everything a 2017 flagship phone should be - it has an 18:9 screen with close to no bezels, a Snapdragon 835 with 6GB of RAM, a Pixel 2/Galaxy Note8-like 12MP camera, water-proofing and a standout design. It also has a standout price and that may prove key to its success. The HTC U11+ will soon start shipping for £699 and while that may sound like a lot, it's much more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_htc_u11-news-28345.php

The iPhone SE sequel tipped to launch in Q1 next year

A portion of Apple fans still believe in the company's original stance - a 4" screen is as big as you'll ever need. They are still clinging to the iPhone SE but that will soon turn 2-years old - right on time for an upgrade? Several reports say "yes". The latest claims that the iPhone SE 2 will launch in the first three months of 2018, agreeing with the earlier rumors. The new phone is said to keep the 4" screen (or going up a tick to 4.2") and use an older chipset - the A10 chipset of the iPhone 7 (still an improvement over the A9 in the original SE). Besides the size, people seek out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_sequel_in_q1_next_year-news-28382.php

OnePlus system app accused of sending data without asking

OnePlus is apparently still collecting some user and system data through a system app called OPBugReportLite. The app is enabled by default when you power on your smartphone and collects battery stats, kernel panics, your device's crashes and sends that compiled information to a server in Singapore every 6 hours. The app was discovered by a Twitter user Elliot Alderson. You can check if the app is present on your OnePlus device by going to Settings - Apps - Show system apps and searching for BugReportLite in the list. By default the app dumps mostly battery stats, which is fine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fool_me_twice_oneplus_has_a_system_app_that_sends_out_data_to_a_server_every_6_hours-news-28380.php

Deal: Fossil smartwatches on sale

Fossil's Android smartwatches are among the most stylish around, but are usually more expensive than average too. Well, now you get a chance to save some of your hard-earned cash thanks to a few nice deals on Amazon. The watch company has a massive variety of discounted watches for both men and women and with all kinds of straps. For example, the stylish-looking Q Gazer Gen 1 and Gen 2 are 32% cheaper and now cost $119 and $105, respectively. One of the juicier grabs is the Q Wander for men that is discounted from $275 to $97, or the staggering 65%. Of course, all these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_fossil_hybrid_smartwatches_amazon-news-28381.php

Android Wear updated to version 2.6 with Recent App complication and more

Android Wear got bumped up to version 2.6 with several helpful improvements. The Recent App complication is handy for multitasking and Google improved touch algorithms to reduce the chances of accidental side-swipe and long-press gestures. Reading text on the tiny watch screens will be a bit easier now. The font size changes depending on message length, which should give you an extra line of text. You also get a better view of what the mobile connections are doing. Swipe down in Quick Settings to check Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cell connection status. There's also a download progress...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_wear_updated_to_version_2_6-news-28379.php