Buy a Nokia 6 (2018), 7 plus or 8 Sirocco in the UK, receive a Google Home Mini

Nokia is giving away free Google Home Minis with the purchase of a Nokia 6 (2018) (a.k.a. 6.1), Nokia 7 plus, and Nokia 8 Scirocco in the UK and Ireland. To redeem the smart speaker, you need to buy one of the three phones and hit Nokia up with the IMEI between May 2 and June 14. Be sure to check out our review of the Nokia 7 plus You can also grab...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Oreo updates coming on May 18

New day, new info on the seemingly inevitable, yet never actually happening, Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. This time it's courtesy of the Samsung-run Turkish website that translates to "Are we up to date?" which we've referenced in the past, again in connection with the S7. Well, the quoted date is now May 18 for...

LG Q7 receives FCC certification

The LG Q7 is methodically gathering the certifications needed before official launch. After it became clear a couple of days ago that it's been certified in Russia alongside the G7, the Q7 has now cleared the US FCC - or at least that's what we're making of the ZNFQ710TS model name that's popped up in the regulator's database. Details on the handset's...

Unknown Xiaomi 6-incher visits TENAA - dual camera, but 720p display

Xiaomi's model lineup is looking more confusing by the day, particularly in the lower end, and a new device revealed on TENAA isn't going to help. The Chinese regulator has certified a smartphone that goes by the model designation M1803E6E and we have it pegged for the next Redmi, but who knows. It's got a Redmi-grade display resolution - 720p, but...

New update to Verizon LG V30 makes it V30ThinQ, brings AI Cam

Verizon has started pushing out a new update to LG V30 units on its network. The update arrives as software version VS99620b, and brings along multiple changes, including ThinQ branding and AI cam. To begin with, post update, the start screen of the device will show LG V30ThinQ (instead of LG V30). This has been done to reflect "the new artificial...

The future of SMS - RCS messaging - to be called "Chat", Android is all in

In a statement to The Verge, Google has confirmed that it plans to put all of Allo's resources into smoothing the way for RCS or Rich Communication Services. This is a new standard that it set to replace SMS and will soon be compatible across most major carriers around the world. The Universal RCS Profile supports read receipts, typing notifications,...

Nokia 7 plus review

Running out of single-digit numbers in its ever-growing portfolio, the reborn Nokia has started adding words - the high-end Nokia 8 Sirocco is worthy of an iconic moniker from the past, while simpler phones only get a 'plus', with a lowercase 'p' at that! But the Nokia 7 plus isn't looking half-bad - capital 'P' material at least. Source: http...

LG G7's extra button on the side is apparently for Google Assistant

The LG G7 ThinQ will become official on May 2. A steady flow of leaks has recently emerged about it, and one detail was pretty worrying: the G7 was said to have an extra button on the side for some AI features. Naturally, many people assumed it would develop its own virtual assistant like Samsung did with Bixby, and then force it upon people. Today...

iPhone SE 2 to come in May with A10 Fusion chipset, missing 3.5mm jack

According to a new rumor originating at some unnamed case makers, Apple will launch the long-awaited iPhone SE 2 in May. The name isn't set in stone, however, keep that in mind. The new device will be powered by Apple's A10 Fusion chipset, which made its debut in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus back in 2016. That would be an upgrade from the original iPhone...

Verizon users notified of Oreo update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, don't get it

Not funny, Verizon. People have been waiting for the Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge for a long time - these may be 2016 phones, but they are still flagships! So, when the Verizon Support page showed that the duo is finally getting the update, people's heart leapt for joy. Now imagine their disappointment when they found it's just a security...

Mystery Nubia NX617J is revealed by TENAA and Geekbench

A new ZTE Nubia smartphone is nearing release. The mystery phone, which we'll refer to as NX617J, has passed certification with the TENAA and subsequently showed up on Geekbench. Specs-wise the NX617J has a 6-inch 18:9 screen of 2160x1080px resolution and a Snapdragon 625 chipset. It will be offered with 3GB, 4GB and 6GB of RAM and either 32GB or...

18:9 Panasonic Eluga L7 launched in India with beefy battery and modest price tag

Panasonic today announced the Eluga L7 in India. The phone is highlighted by its 18:9 5.45-inch "Big View" display, large 4,000mAh battery and affordable INR 6,499 (~€80) price tag. The Eluga L7 goes on sale on April 24, and it will be a Flipkart exclusive. The modest price tag nets you a reasonably specced phone. There are two 8MP f/2.0 cameras...

Full Meizu 15, 15 Plus, and M15 specs leak in brochure

In the rush to prepare for Sunday's event someone lost track of a brochure that neatly lists out all the specs for the Meizu 15, the 15 Plus as well as the Meizu M15 (the lite model). The Meizu 15 duo shares a 12 MP + 20 MP dual camera. The main shooter has large 1.55 µm pixels and a fairly bright f/1.8 aperture. The selfie cam is a single 20 MP...

Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus now available for pre-order in India

While the launch was announced earlier this month, the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 plus are finally available for pre-order in India. Both can be had from Nokia.com or individually from other online stores - the 7 plus is on Amazon, the 8 Sirocco is on Flipkart. Check out the table below for prices and additional info. Nokia 7 plus Nokia 8 Sirocco...

vivo V9 Youth launched in India - toned down V9 for INR 18,990

Vivo is treating Indian fans of its V9 to a cheaper sidekick with the same level of charm but a lower price tag. The vivo V9 Youth shares much of what makes the V9 proper good but reduces its INR 22,990 (~ €280) price tag to INR 18,990 (~ €230). The vivo V9 Youth uses a Snapdragon 450 in place of the Snapdragon 626 in the V9 and has a 16MP+2MP dual...

Meizu 15 Plus stops by Geekbench with 6GB of RAM and Android 7.0

The Meizu 15 and 15 Plus are relentless when it comes to benchmarks. First the Meizu 15 Plus revealed its Exynos 8895 chipset on AnTuTu, then the smaller Meizu 15 passed by Geekbench with a Snapdragon chip (either a 660 or 635) and now it's the 15 Plus' first run on Geekbench. The chipset isn't specified, other than its cores and clock speed (8x1.69GHz)...

Deal: Sony Xperia XZ Premium drops to $524.99, $275 less than its initial price

Sony took the wraps off its Xperia XZ2 Premium this week, and that means its predecessor is getting cheaper. The XZ Premium from last year can now be purchased for just $524.99. That's a whopping $275 less than the phone's initial price in the US, namely $799.99. The XZ Premium got its first price cut after only two months of availability, but even...

Microsoft finally runs out of Windows Phones

Last year Microsoft finally confirmed that Windows Phone is dead, but even after that point it still sold some such devices through its official online store. Not anymore, though. Today there are zero Windows Phones in stock at the Microsoft Store, and we assume the company isn't going to replenish those stocks. So it's yet another good opportunity...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ get April security update in Europe, improved stability

Samsung is now rolling out a new update (based on Android Oreo) for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Europe. Specifically, people in Germany have received it already. It's a 570MB download that will install software version G950FXXU1CRD7 for the S8, and G955FXXU1CRD7 for the S8+. This brings with it the April security patches, both the batch that Google...

Moto E5 Plus and E5 hands-on review

Motorola made its big media day mostly about its best-seller Moto G-series, focusing on the ever more flagship-looking Moto G6 Plus, Moto G6 Play and plain Moto G6. But the E5 and the E5 Plus, which were also announced today are too well-rounded to be ignored. Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e5_plus_e5_hands_on-review-1751.p...

Moto Z Play receives Android 8.0 Oreo update in India

Motorola has started sending out the update to Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto Z Play in India. It comes as a 1.12GB download, so if your data plan is limited make sure to grab it via Wi-Fi. After installation, your Moto Z Play will be on software version OPN27.76-12-22, with the April 1, 2018 security patch level. The latter is a nice surprise given...

Sony 3D Creator update for Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact brings 3D selfies

Today Sony has issued an update to its 3D Creator app for the Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact. Once you install it, you'll get access to the features announced at MWC alongside the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. You will be able to capture "super-fast" 3D selfies and then share them directly to Facebook or even 3D print them. Additionally, 3D Creator...

ZTE Nubia Z18 mini first sale is done, next one is on April 25

The ZTE Nubia Z18 mini was announced earlier this month and as promised it went on sale in China today. Price-wise, the 6GB+64B model costs CNY 1,799 (around €230), the 6GB+128GB one is CNY 2,099 (around €270) and the purple Provence Edition costs CNY 2,199 (just about €280). But there are limited available units, so ZTE has resorted to flash sales....

Here are the European prices for the Moto G6 and E5 families

Motorola just announced the new Moto G and Moto E series smartphones and we already have some information for consumers in Europe. Dutch retailer Belsimpel has all the new phones listed (save for the Moto E5 Play which is US only) complete with prices and availability info. Starting with the Moto G6, it's the only phone on pre-order with no set date...

Moto E5 Plus has a 5,000 mAh battery, is joined by the Moto E5 and E5 Play

Motorola unveiled three affordable E-series phones, which in many ways mirror the new G6 trio. All three phones will launch "in the coming months" with Android 8.0 Oreo and even the most affordable model has a fingerprint reader hidden in the Motorola logo along with water-repellent coating. Also, the selfie cameras have LED flashes and your photos...

Moto E5 Plus has a 5,000 mAh battery, is joined by the Moto E5 and E5 Plus

Motorola unveiled three affordable E-series phones, which in many ways mirror the new G6 trio. All three phones will launch "in the coming months" with Android 8.0 Oreo and even the most affordable model has a fingerprint reader hidden in the Motorola logo along with water-repellent coating. Also, the selfie cameras have LED flashes and your photos...

Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play hands-on review

Motorola hasn't exactly enjoyed a smooth ride on the smartphone scene, over the past few years. Still, amid all the profit turmoil, ownership changes and shifting branding strategies, the legendary Moto G family of devices managed to survive. In fact, it did one better, managing to remain pretty consistent in its high-value features and affordable...

Moto G6, Play, and Plus unveiled with 18:9 screens, clean Oreo

Motorola has just unveiled a trio of mid-rangers - meet the Moto G6 family. Each of the three models has its own strengths, but they share many similarities too. All three will launch with a clean Android 8.0 Oreo, they have 18:9 screens with fingerprint readers below them and while their cameras are different. All three have LED flashes for their...

Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming phone scores 1 million registrations

Announced just yesterday, the Xiaomi Black Shark has already reached 1 million registrations. The gaming phone will launch soon - midnight today in fact. It seems that really resonated with fans - it's the most affordable way to get a Snapdragon 845 chipset, just CNY 3,000 ($480/€385). And we suspect that even non-gamers are looking at the 4,000...

That Samsung Galaxy S9+ mini will actually be called Dream-Lite

The Galaxy S9-like phone with dual cameras will not be part of the S-series after all, instead it will be called the Samsung Galaxy Dream-Lite. At least one version of it, SM-G8750, the previous info from TENAA was for the SM-G8850. Unfortunately, the early indications that this device will be exclusive to China seem to be confirmed by the "CN China"...

Xiaomi releases amazing-looking portrait selfies taken with the Mi 6X

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is now only a few days from becoming official so naturally, queue in the official teasers. The latest one is a post on China's Weibo showcasing a few hand-picked portrait selfies taken with the Mi 6X's 20MP front-facing camera. The selfies look great on their own but when you factor in that they were taken with a phone's front camera,...

Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone announced, RGB LED extravaganza in tow

Nubia has just announced the Red Magic - a dedicated smartphone for gaming. Just like Xiaomi's Black Shark, the Red Magic has been designed with gaming in mind - its edgy shape is inspired by a battleship, while some configurable LED strips impress from the back. The Red Magic packs a 6" LTPS display of 2,160 x 1,080 px resolution. The whole thing...

Huawei Nova Youth steps up to Android 8.0 oreo with EMIUI 8.0 update

The Huawei Nova Youth is receiving the EMUI 8.0 update in China. The update is a major one, moving the Nova Youth from Android 7.0 Nougat to 8.0 Oreo and bringing along with it a host of features. The Huawei Nova Youth is the Chinese version of the Huawei P10 Lite, which started receiving the same update about a week ago. All two of the Nova Youth...

The Honor MagicBook is a 14" ultrabook with 8th gen Intel processors

Huawei expanded the Honor line into ultrabooks. The inaugural laptop - the Honor MagicBook - takes some design cues from the MacBook Air and its aluminum body measures 15.8mm thick and weighs 1.47 kg. Not too bad for an 'affordable' 14" laptop. The screen (fitted in the body of a 13" laptop) is a matte IPS panel with 1080p resolution and 45% coverage...

Oppo F7 in for review

Exit Oppo R15, enter Oppo F7. The Selfie Expert vibe is strong with the new F7, which boasts one of the highest-resolution front snappers we've seen - a 25MP camera with a variety of modes, effects, and stickers. The Oppo F7 is all about the selfies, but it's made to impress, too. While not relying on gradient paint jobs like its R15 sibling, the...

Honor 10 unveiled with Kirin 970 chipset to power the AI of the dual camera

Huawei just unveiled the Honor 10 and put it on pre-order straight away. The phone sets out to be a slightly more affordable version of the Honor View 10, though not quite as cheap as expected - it's priced CNY 2,600 while the View 10 is CNY 2,800. Huawei Honor 10 The Honor 10 is built around a 5.84" screen with a notch on top and an aspect ratio...

Carphone Warehouse lists Moto G6 Plus and G6 Play ahead of today's launch

It looks like the Motorola Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play are close to becoming official as the pair have been listed by UK retailer Carphone Warehouse. The listing offers the names along with a brief description but the links themselves have been taken down. Luckily the guys over at Android Police managed to procure a few official press renders of...

Regulatory filings suggest new iPhones incoming

Published on Tuesday, a regulatory filing in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database details a slew of previously unreleased iPhone models. Russia requires that companies register all products containing encryption and/or cryptographic tools with the EEC. The EEC has been a reliable indicator of past Apple launches including AirPods, MacBooks...

Meizu 15 caught on Geekbench with a Snapdragon chip

Yesterday, the Meizu 15 Plus appeared on AnTuTu, revealing that it will use the Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset, and today we get closer to finding out what the smaller Meizu 15 will use. The latter has been spotted on Geekbench testing a Snapdragon chipset. The model isn't listed but judging by the score it could be a 660 or the 635. The tested model...

Job listing reveals Facebook aiming to design its own chipsets

Looks like Facebook now has plans to design its own semiconductor chipsets. There's a job listing on the social-networking company's corporate website that says Facebook is looking to hire a manager in order to build an "end-to-end SoC/ASIC, firmware and driver development organization." For those who aren't aware, SoC stands for System on Chip....

Deal: Razer Phone is $100 off for a limited time

The Razer Phone has recently started receiving the long-awaited update to Android 8.1 Oreo, and it's expanded its availability in the US. To add to that, here's some more good news related to it. Starting today and for a limited time, you can pick up a Razer Phone from its maker's official US online store for just $599.99. That's exactly $100 less...

Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ CAD-based renders and videos leak

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ have been leaked today in renders based on CAD schematics. Each model gets a render video as well. These two models should launch soon, as the successors to the Galaxy A5 (2017), further cementing the Korean company's new naming scheme for mid-rangers which uses even numbers this year, as seen in the Galaxy...

Huawei P20 Pro and P20 lite are set to launch in India on April 24

Following a teaser on social media which was outed a few days ago, Huawei's arm in India is now sending out press invites for a big unveiling on April 24. On that occasion, the P20 Pro will be announced for the subcontinent, and it will apparently be joined by the P20 lite, but not the P20. With its three rear cameras, the P20 Pro really took the...

LG V30 finally gets Oreo in Italy, ThinQ AI features too

The saga of the update to Android Oreo for LG's V30 continues. It's been many months since the company first released the new software in its home country of Korea, and today this has finally arrived in another market - Italy. LG's Italian arm is proudly boasting about the rollout, which has started today. Not only will V30 units sold in Italy unlocked...

Honor 10 pricing and availability details leak

Tomorrow in China the Honor 10 is set to finally become official, following a few days of intensive leaks. This will be the Huawei sub-brand's new top of the line device, complementing the bigger Honor View 10 in its roster. One thing that hasn't been outed so far is how much the Honor 10 is going to cost, yet thankfully today a new rumor from China...

Amazon launches 'Internet', a low-resource web browser for Android

Amazon has announced a new web browser for Android called Internet. Internet is meant to be a basic, low resource browser for budget Android smartphones. Fittingly, it is only available right now in India where budget smartphones are hugely popular. Internet is fairly basic, in which it really has only a handful of features. The homepage shows you...

Zenfone Max Pro M1 will have a 5,000 mAh battery, "pure" Android Oreo

Additional details of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, the first phone of the Asus-Flipkart partnership, have emerged. The phone will live up to its name with a 5,000 mAh battery, which should last a long, long time with the 14nm Snapdragon 636 chipset. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will run "pure" Android Oreo The phone will feature a 6" screen with an 18:9...

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) now receiving Oreo

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update ahead of schedule. The update weighs in at 1.2 GB and besides bumping the Android version, it also ups the Samsung Experience to version 9.0. This version improves the keyboard, brings standard emojis, GIFs and stickers, improves Bixby automation features and Color Lens. We covered...

Does the Moto Z3 Play have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner?

The Moto Z3 Play is due for announcement soon and we've already got a well-rounded idea of what to expect from it. That's in large part to an appearance at the FCC which gave us an idea of the specs, and some case renders that gave us an image to go along with those specs. Today we get an even better-looking image from Poetic Cases, which already...

Honor 10 will have a 3.5mm audio jack like the P20 Lite and Honor View 10

The Honor 10 is no stranger to the rumor mill, but there still are new details coming to light every day. The phone will use the same 5.84" LTPS display panel as the Huawei P20 Lite, including the notch. The selfie cam in that notch should be the 24 MP module from the P20 and P20 Pro (the Lite model comes with 16 MP). The mix of features continues...