Prime Exclusive deals: $30 off on Nokia 6, LG G6+ to get $50 price cut

Amazon is offering decent deals on some of its Prime Exclusive phones. To start off, the Nokia 6 is currently going for $149.99, which is down $30 from its usual price. Moving on, you can also save money on the Prime Exclusive LG G6+, which will be up for grabs for $449.99 ($50 off). The deal will go live December 17, and will end December 23. But...

Essential Phone's Camera app updated with YouTube Live 360 support

Essential has released another update for its Camera app, bumping it to version 0.1.091. The update brings along a couple of changes, including YouTube Live 360 support (for Essential 360 Camera) and support for Live 360 with a Facebook Page. The previous update pushed by the company enabled Portrait Mode as well as included reduced JPEG compression...

T-Mobile offering $50 discount on Apple Watch Series 3

If you are in the US and are in the market for a smartwatch, here's a deal for you: T-Mobile is offering a discount of $50 on the Apple Watch Series 3. To avail the deal, you'll need to purchase the wearable on the carrier's on an Equipment Installment Plan with qualifying DIGITS plan. As you can see in the screenshot above, there's another promo...

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ on Verizon getting Gigabit LTE support

Verizon has started pushing out a new update to Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ units on its network. Arriving as version G950USQU2BQK5 and G955USQU2BQK5 for the standard and plus variants, respectively, the update brings along support for the carrier's upcoming Gigabit Class LTE service. In addition, the update also includes Android security fixes for the...

Oreo update for US unlocked Galaxy Note8 leaks online

An OTA build for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note8 Oreo update has leaked on the internet. The update is specifically for the Verizon version of the Note8 in the US running on the Snapdragon processor. Due to this, even though it can be downloaded and installed, it's only really available for one version of the device (SM-M950U). It's hard to say...

Nvidia announces Titan V, a $3000 graphics card based on Volta

NVIDIA has announced the Titan V, a prosumer graphics card based on the company's brand new Volta architecture using 12nm process that supersedes the previous Pascal architecture found on the Titan Xp. It's a $3000 graphics card that is designed entirely with compute performance in mind for people working on AI, deep learning, 3D rendering, and other...

Amazon brings Echo speakers and Music Unlimited to 28 new countries

Amazon announced today that its Music Unlimited service and the Echo speakers will be available in 28 new countries, primarily from Europe and South America, starting immediately. Amazon Music Unlimited has a 40-million track catalog with prices from $7.99 for Prime users and $9.99 for non-Prime customers, although it varies in some markets. For...

Nexus 6P now getting the v8.1 Oreo update over the air

The Huawei Nexus 6P is over two years now but it keeps chugging along - it is now receiving the Android 8.1 Oreo update on the same day as the Pixel 2 phones. It's a 534MB update, so you may want to buckle up. We have confirmation that the rollout has reached India, the most impatient may download it manually. Nexus 6P updating to Android 8.1 Oreo...

Suppliers of iPhone X components report lowering orders

Analysts have been reporting strong growth for the iPhone X, but that is contradicted by reports from several sources close to the component supply chain. The launch push is over - limited by a shortage of difficult to manufacture components, shipping times quickly shot up to 4-5 weeks. Yields improved and the wait times dropped to 1-2 weeks. But...

OnePlus says it's working with Snapchat to fix camera issues

Earlier today we reported the latest OxygenOS 4.7.4 update for the OnePlus 5T. Even though the company optimized the Camera UI and improved the photo quality, owners of the phone who take pictures and videos on Snapchat still face a major issue. When the camera is powered on in the app, it zooms in 2x and can't be forced to take normal snaps. OnePlus...

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 gets a high score by DxOMark

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is the latest smartphone to get evaluated by DxOMark and became the highest-scored Xiaomi ever. The Mi Note 3 got an overall score of 90, which puts it right alongside the HTC U11. If we look beyond it gets broken down to 94 for photo and 82 for video. The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 received praise for the reliable and fast autofocus,...

LG G7 might come with an advanced iris scanner

An unearthed patent by LG revealed that the Korean company is preparing an advanced iris scanner that might arrive just in time for the next flagship the LG G7. It will not only unlock the device, but also help you make protect sensitive information. Figures from the LG patent listing The iris scanner checks the biometric characteristics of the eye...

Huawei P11 might also have a notch

Huawei is preparing to launch its next flagship the P11 in February and first leaked firmware files suggest a surprise is on the way. According to XDA Developers, the Chinese manufacturer is going to introduce the phone with a notch on the front screen, similar to what we've seen in the iPhone X, Essential PH-1, and Sharp Aquos S2. The overlay image...

YouTube's new music streaming service coming March 2018

According to a new Bloomberg report, YouTube will launch a new music streaming service early next year. The paid service - of we have already heard - will be launched in March 2018. The report notes the service is internally named as Remix, and would offer Spotify-like on-demand streaming as well as video clips. Currently, YouTube is in talks with...

Deal: Get Samsung Galaxy S8+, wireless charger, and $100 gift card for $725

Here's a decent Galaxy S8+ deal for you: Amazon is offering the unlocked variant of the phone along with a fast wireless charger and $100 gift card for $725. For comparison, Samsung is officially selling the unlocked variant for $825 (but is currently also offering free Get Gear VR or DEX Station). So you get to save $100 if you go for the deal Amazon...

Oppo F5 Youth lands in India for around $265

The Oppo F5 Youth - which was made official by the company late last month, and has only been available in the Philippines so far - has now landed in India as well. The device carries a price tag of INR 16,990 (around $265). As for availability, you'll be able to purchase the handset through both online and offline channels. Reports say launch is...

New OnePlus 5T update brings camera UI optimizations, photo quality improvements

The OnePlus 5T has started receiving a new update. Arriving as OxygenOS 4.7.4, the update weighs in at 285MB and brings along a couple of camera-related changes as well as some system-related optimizations and improvements. To begin with, the photo quality has been improved. Also, the UI of the camera has been optimized. System changes include optimizations...

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL units on beta start getting Android 8.1 update as well

Google has started pushing out the Android 8.1 OTA update to Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL units running the second Developer Preview build. The update weighs in at 41MB for the standard model and around 43MB for the XL variant. The update will directly bump your device to 8.1 stable channel (meaning you don't have to downgrade to 8.0 first). However, the...

Instagram separates messaging feature into a new app called Direct, currently in testing

Instagram is currently testing Direct, a new messaging app that was previously a part of the main Instagram app. Basically, the company has taken the direct messaging feature of Instagram and spun it into a separate app, turning it into the Snapchat clone it always wanted. The app is currently available today in six countries: Chile, Israel, Italy,...

Upcoming fullscreen Xperia smartphones leak in images

Two new Xperia smartphones have leaked, sporting the in vogue fullscreen bezel-less designs. The images come courtesy GizChina.com, who are confident these are indeed images and not renders. The two devices not just look different from current Xperia devices but also between each other. One device has the current squarish Xperia design with what...

Apple to launch an LCD iPhone with a metal case in 2018

Apple will launch at least one iPhone with LCD in 2018, industry insiders in Japan reported. It will be one of three new flagship phones, the other two allegedly coming with OLED screens. The inside information comes as a blessing to Sharp and Japan Display, two of the main LCD manufacturers in the market. Their shares went down massively after the...

Samsung Gear Sport review

Samsung's latest smart watch entry is the Gear Sport. The Gear Sport is smaller and lighter than the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier which should make for a more comfortable fit and a look, which is more appealing to both sexes alike. The Gear Sport is now water-resistant up 50 meters and can track swims. Combined with Tizen 3.0 and numerous S-Health improvements...

Samsung Bixby gets Spanish language support

Just a couple of weeks after learning Chinese Samsung's Bixby has gone fluent in Spanish. The update doesn't seem to be widely available at the moment, with reports currently only coming out of Spain (obviously). It may take some time, but the feature should eventually be available in all key markets. With this, Bixby Voice now supports a total of...

Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime get MIUI 9

The MIUI 9 global rollout continues with Xiaomi Mi Max and its India-exclusive variant the Xiaomi Mi Max Prime. The upgrade version is V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI for the Mi Max and is around 1.5 GB in size. The Prime version should get V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI but the package is essentially the same. MIUI 9 brings to Xiaomi users new features like Split Screen, Search...

LG announces classy V30 Signature Edition in Korea

The LG Signature Edition is an exclusive V30 made specifically for the South Korean market. LG is making only 300 units and will start selling them later this month for KRW2 million - about $1800. What differentiates the Signature Edition from a maxed-out LG V30 is the colors - either white or black and the back - a zirconium ceramic that's harder...

Huawei Nova 2s arrives with Android Oreo

Huawei held a special event today for its latest addition to the Nova series. The company introduced the Nova 2s with 16 MP RGB + 20 MP Monochrome camera setup on the back and a 6" FullView display with a fingerprint scanner below it on the front. Huawei Nova 2s official renders The new Nova 2s has the Kirin 960 chipset and three memory combinations...

OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition coming to Europe too

Rejoice, young padawans - the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition is coming to Europe. It is not exclusive to India as previously thought. Europe even gets it a day early - December 14 (there will be an event on the 13th at 16:00). But there's a catch - only Finland, Sweden and Denmark. The phones cost €500 for the 6GB/64GB model and €560 for 8GB/128GB....

Xiaomi announces 27.6M smartphone shipments in Q3 2017

Xiaomi held an event today where the company revealed the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. But before the big stars, there were several announcements worthy of attention. The company announced 27.6 million smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2017. Xiaomi also quoted IDC to boast about their growth. The Chinese company achieved a huge 102.6% increase...

Nokia Steel HR now on sale in US

The Nokia Steel HR, which has been available to pre-order since last month, is now available for purchase in the United States. A quick look at the Finnish company's US website reveals both 36mm and 40mm variants are on sale. The 40mm model is only available in black, while the other one is available in white as well. Shipments for the 36mm, black...

Xiaomi announces the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with 18:9 screens

We saw plenty of leaks, but now Xiaomi officially lifted the curtain for the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus at an event in China. The phones come with tall FullView displays, massive batteries and attractive prices. Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus Xiaomi Redmi 5 The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 5.7" screen with 18:9 ratio and HD+ resolution. The chipset is Snapdragon...

Asus Zenfone 4 Oreo update likely arriving this month

Back in August, when Asus confirmed that the entire Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 4 series will get the Oreo update, the company didn't provide a roll out time-frame, only saying the update will hit all eligible devices "by the second half of 2018". Well, now we have some news on that front. A moderator at the Taiwanese company's official forums recently...

Qualcomm reveals full specs of Snapdragon 845, comes with AI Platform

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii is still going and new bits and pieces about the company future products are incoming. Yesterday the company announced the arrival of its latest flagship chipset Snapdragon 845 and now the company took the time to list its detailed specs. The new SoC will have octa-core CPU, clocked at up to 2.8 GHz,...

OnePlus explains why it opted against having Project Treble on current devices

OnePlus has already confirmed that it'll not have Project Treble on any of its current devices, including the recently launched OnePlus 5T. Now, the Chinese company has provided more information on the matter. During and AMA session on its official forums yesterday, a staff member explained that implementing Project Treble on current devices through...

Android Wear devices to get Oreo update starting today

It was back in October, when an Oreo-based Android Wear beta was announced by Google. Now, over two months after that, it has been announced the Oreo update will start rolling out to Android Wear devices today onwards. The announcement came in the form of a Google+ post by Googler Hoi Lam, who is also a moderator at Android Wear Developers community...

Oculus Rift Core 2.0 beta now rolling out

Oculus has announced that it has begun rolling out the Rift Core 2.0 beta to all users on the public test channel. Announced back in October, Rift Core 2.0 is, according to Oculus, the next chapter for Rift. It features three main components, an overhauled Home interface, a redesigned Oculus desktop app and Dash. The Home space has been thoroughly...

OneDrive for Android gets a new look

Microsoft has redesigned the Android version of OneDrive. The app now features a bottom tab bar, which is more in line with the updated Android user design guidelines. The app looks more modern and cleaner than before. Also added is a new Me tab. Here you can keep track of your notifications, your files made available for offline use, your recycle...

Qualcomm announces support for Android Oreo (Go Edition)

Qualcomm has announced support for Google's new Android Oreo (Go Edition) platform. The company will be working alongside Google to improve the experience on these devices, many of which will have 1GB or less RAM. Qualcomm didn't really say anything about what it is doing in this partnership and merely listed off what Google has done with Android...

Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro getting Oreo with EMUI 8.0 update

As promised EMUI 8.0 is being delivered to Huawei's Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro (also the Porsche Design model). This is the latest version of Huawei's Android customization, it is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. The phones launcher around this time last year with EMUI 5.0 - which was based on Android 7.0 Nougat (Huawei decided to rejigger the version numbers)....

Kantar: Huawei leads the Chinese market, and Samsung nowhere to be seen

Kantar Worldpanel just revealed its summary of the smartphone markets across the globe for the August-October 2017 period. According to the data, Huawei, Xiaomi, Apple, vivo, and Oppo made up 91% of sales in China. The same report also reads that Apple shares were hurt due to the iPhone X late release. Urban China, where the 3G connection is shabby,...

You can now download the Android 8.1 factory image for Pixel and Nexus devices

Google has released the Android 8.1 OTA and factory images for the Google Pixel 2, 2 XL, original Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and the Pixel C tablet so you can go and download them and flash them onto your device. The 8.1 update will start rolling out to Google Pixel and Nexus devices next week, while today Google is seeding Android 8.1...

LG V30+ arriving in India next week

The LG V30 continues its expansion around the world - first Europe, now India. Today the company sent out invites for a December 13 event (that's next Wednesday) to unveil the LG V30+. The V30+ is the same hardware but with double the storage - 128GB. And there's a free card slot to boot (a hybrid slot, but still). We don't know the price yet or...

Apple wins a trademark lawsuit against Xiaomi in Europe

Xiaomi filed an application in 2014 with the Intellectual Property Office of the European Union (EUIPO) to register Mi Pad as a trademark in the EU. Apple challenged the form on the grounds of English-speaking consumers might read Mi Pad as "my pad, " and therefore this sounds too close to iPad. The General Court of EU said the complaint upheld by...

Consumer Report: iPhone X has a great camera, but final score is below Galaxy S8

Consumer Reports has finished testing the iPhone X and the results are mixed. The phone features the best camera - for both stills and video - that CR has ever tested. The screen got high marks as well and the testers were generally pleased with Face ID (the lack of a Home button required only a short adjustment period). But the phone is found to...

Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus surface again, come with Snapdragon chipsets

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus will arrive tomorrow. We already know how the phone will look, how it most likely will cost. Most of the specs were leaked on TENAA, while the MIUI 9 was announced by the company. Some of the specs were double-confirmed by a live photo which also revealed the Snapdragon chipset that will power the Redmi 5 phones....

Nokia 7 in Matte White to be available in China next week

Like white phones? Soon you'll be able to buy a Matte White Nokia 7, in China anyway. The phone is yet to make its way to its native Europe, though the Gloss Black has been available in China for a while now. Anyway, JD.com, Suning and Lynx will all start accepting reservations tomorrow (requires CNY 100 deposit). The actual sale begins on December...

Apple TV will finally get Amazon Prime Video

Way back at the WWDC in June Apple announced that Amazon Prime Video will come to Apple TV before the end of the year and it looks keen to keep its promise. Apple mistakenly leaked a story about the launch of Amazon Prime Video for the Apple TV, which was picked up by Reddit user studio1burbank. He set his phone's date and time to 1 day in advance...

Huawei P11 rumored to have three cameras on the back for 40MP snaps

Huawei loves dual rear camera systems so much that it's basically been employing this arrangement in all of its flagships and mid-rangers for a while now. Next year, though, the Chinese company may take things to a whole new level. In fact, Huawei's next P-series smartphone - perhaps to be dubbed the P11 - might be showing up with not one, not two,...

Huawei Nova 2S unboxed and handled on video

Previous leaks have painted a pretty picture of the Huawei Nova 2S, but now a very short video gives a visual confirmation. The phone also gets its first hands-on, despite its unofficial status. It will be unveiled on December 7 (tomorrow). The video starts off with an unboxing, starring a charger, cable and a headset. The phone comes with Android...

iOS 11 adoption reaches 59%

Apple has revealed its latest iOS adoption numbers. The data shows that 59% of the iDevices are already on iOS 11, which is an improvement from the 52%, measured back in the beginning of November. One-third of iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices are still on iOS 10, while 8% are running an earlier versions of the Apple mobile OS. The smallest piece...

Apple Pay Cash comes to the US

Apple Pay Cash has arrived to US customers, enabling person to person cash payments through Apple Pay and iMessage. The feature was first supported in the iOS 11.2 beta 2 but was not ready by the time the final iOS 11.2 rolled out a few days ago. Apple Pay Cash supports iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and newer, iPad Pro, iPad 5th Generation, iPad Air 2, iPad...