Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) stars in how-to video guide

Information on Samsung's eagerly-anticipated Galaxy A6 (2018) duo has literally been pouring into the rumor mill over the last few weeks. In case all the renders, live photos and certification filings weren't revealing enough for your taste, today brings a lengthy, well-shot and official-looking how-to video tour on the regular Galaxy A6 (2018) as...

Coolpad Cool 2 now official: metal body and extra-tall display on the cheap

Coolpad has been keeping a rather low profile lately, with not much in the way of new device announcements. As for LeEco - the other party behind the "Cool" line of devices, it's current financial situation is a bit unfortunate. Still, things might just be looking up within the joint venture, if the release of the new entry-level Cool 2 is any indication,...

Xiaomi reportedly working hard with TSMC on its custom Surge S2 chipset

A little over a year ago, Xiaomi officially showcased its in-house developed, custom Surge S1 chipset. At the time, it came off as a rather bold step in a territory, typically only traversed by big-name players, the likes of Samsung and Huawei. Unfortunately, the whole endeavour dies out quickly. Still, it seems Xiaomi hasn't given up on the idea...

Xiaomi Redmi S2 spotted in the wild: high-res photos and detailed specs

Xiaomi has been stirring things up quite a bit in the rumor mill lately. As promised, the Mi 6X/ Mi A2 was unveiled on April 25, but the event notably skipped over any details, regarding the eagerly-anticipated Redmi S2 handset. After a few rumors, followed by the obligatory trips to TENAA and the 3C certification authority, it's pretty clear the...

ZTE patents another dual notch display smartphone design

Saying that ZTE and especially its smartphone business is currently in a rather tough spot is kind of an understatement. With a ban from purchasing Qualcomm chips already in effect and rumors of a potential Android licence revoke, it really does seem like the company's entire handset business is in jeopardy. ZTE, however, seems to be rather undeterred...

Honor 7X gets Oreo in the US on April 30

If you own an Honor 7X bought from the US, you'll be happy to know that the release of the update to Android 8.0 Oreo for the phone is now right around the corner. Honor's US Twitter account has announced that the rollout will commence this following Monday, on April 30. Aside from upgrading the Android stack, it also makes the phone jump to the...

Apple officially discontinues its AirPort series of wireless networking products

Apple has officially confirmed that it is discontinuing its AirPort series of wireless networking products. This includes the two wireless routers, AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Time Capsule, which was a wireless router with a hard drive for data backups. AirPort Extreme Bloomberg had published a report back in 2016 that alluded...

LG Watch Timepiece details leak, it will be a hybrid smartwatch with Wear OS

According to a new rumor, LG is working on a new wrist worn wearable. It will be called LG Watch Timepiece, and will run Google's newly renamed Wear OS. That said, this won't be a straight-up smartwatch in the vein of the LG Watch Sport or Style, both models which launched last year. Instead, the Timepiece will be a hybrid, containing a mechanical...

Apple iTunes now available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10

Apple has finally released the iTunes desktop client for Windows on the Microsoft Store, after announcing it in March of last year. Those on Windows 10 can head over to the store to download the app right now for free. Yup, it looks the same For those wondering, no, this isn't any different from the standard Windows client. It doesn't look any different...

Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+

1x, 2x... 5x. Zooming smartphone cameras are no longer a novelty - in fact a numbers race is forming. Asus' Zenfone Zoom couldn't make waves, but Huawei appears on the right track to do so with the P20 Pro and its 3x zoom camera. We figured we'd pit it against the Galaxy S9+ - the latest phone to come out with what's become the standard 2x zoom. Source:...

Huawei P20 Pro becomes the company's best-selling phone in Western Europe

The Huawei P20 Pro broke the company's sales records in Western Europe. The phone along with its Huawei P20 sibling were already proven successful in China when they sold $15 million worth of phones in 10 seconds. Back to Europe, the P20 Pro launched a month ago (on March 27) and since then it has surpassed the Huawei P10 Plus (the previous record...

HMD teases the return of Nokia N-series

Our wish may be coming true - HMD is expected to revive the X-series and the N-series may be next. The company's Weibo account posted a commemorative post about the Nokia N-series and how it was launched on April 27 2005, 13 years ago. On that day at a press conference in Amsterdam the Finns unveiled the Nokia N70, N90 and N91. But the post comes...

First flash sale of nubia Red Magic ends in seconds

Yesterday was a big day for nubia sales when the ZTE subsidiary announced a bunch of flash sales on JD.com. One of them was the initial launch of the Red Magic gaming phone, which saw all its 10,000 units sold out in exactly 37 seconds. The Red Magic phone was one of three devices, selected by nubia fans to appear for a flash sale, with the other...

Nokia X live photos leak ahead of launch

The Nokia X, expected to debut as Nokia X6, is expected to go official any moment now, but there was still enough time for a final leak. Live photos of the phone popped on the Chinese social network Baidu revealing the device in all its glory and confirming the rumor that Nokia is also implementing the notch on its display. Nokia X6, is that you?...

Oppo A3 arrives officially with a tall screen and a notch

Oppo just announced its latest A3 mid-range phone. Geekbench and TENAA listings from earlier suggested Helio P60 chipset and a leak popped up with a notch and today both got confirmed. Other key specs include 128 GB storage and latest Android Oreo. The Chinese company presented the phone with ultra-thin bezels and a cutout on its display for the...

Gionee launches the affordable F205 and S11 Lite in India

The Indian division of Gionee just announced the Gionee S11 Lite and the Gionee F205 with tall screens. Both phones were unveiled at an event in China back in November, but this is the first time they arrive outside their domestic market. The S11 Lite and F205 bring features like Face Unlock and bokeh selfie effect at an affordable price tag in the...

SwiftKey for Android updated with toolbar customization, support for new languages

SwiftKey for Android has received a new update that brings a handful of new features. You can now customize the toolbar, new languages are supported, while a couple of issues have been ironed out. To begin with, you can customize the toolbar by turning features on or off as well as rearranging them in the order you desire. The list of newly supported...

LG G6 Oreo update coming next week, company confirms

LG has confirmed that the Oreo update for its G6 smartphone will start rolling out at the start of next week - April 30. The company's home country of South Kora will be the first market to get it, followed by other regions around the world. In Korea, the update will be launched through the company's Software Upgrade Center (which was launched just...

Budget friendly Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 debuts with focus on shopping and social media

Samsung has launched a new smartphone dubbed Galaxy J2 Pro. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC with quad-core CPU, and sports a 5-inch qHD Super AMOLED display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The camera department is covered by an 8MP main shooter and a 5MP selfie unit. Measuring 143.8mm x 72.3mm x 8.4mm, the device packs...

Kernel source code for Motorola Moto Z2 Play Oreo update is now available

The Moto Z2 Play Oreo update started rolling out earlier this month, and now, Motorola has released the kernel source code for the update as well - it's posted on GitHub. So if you are from the developer community, and have been waiting for the company to do this, here's you chance to take a look at what's going on in the Oreo update at the code...

Black LG G7 ThinQ gets the leaked press render treatment too

We've already seen the upcoming LG G7 ThinQ in a group press render showing all its color versions, and then the gray (or silver) variation got a close-up. Now it's time for the exact same thing to happen to the G7's black iteration, courtesy of the press render you can see below, which comes from Evan Blass, @evleaks. Of course it doesn't show anything...

Xiaomi Redmi S2 allegedly receives 3C certification

Xiaomi has a new device in development, according to recent rumors: the Redmi S2. This model was apparently the one passing through TENAA a few days ago, and now it's been given the go-ahead by 3C as well (that's Compulsory Certification of China). Hence, its launch day could be right around the corner. The 3C certification doesn't reveal any specs,...

Snapchat announces second generation Spectacles, cost $150

Snapchat has announced the second generation model of its Spectacles, a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera that records and uploads to your Snapchat account. The second generation model brings a host of changes. The glasses are now smaller, making them more comfortable to wear and carry around. They are also water-resistant, so you can wear...

Check out our Nokia 7 plus video review

You read our written review of the Nokia 7 plus, now you can watch our video review as well. There's a lot to love about this mid-ranger (like the copper-colored highlights) and its price is already starting to dip. It's the only phone in HMD's lineup with a taller than 16:9 aspect ratio, though this might change very soon with the launch of the...

Possible Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 specs include Snapdragon 660 chipset

It has been over a year since the last Xiaomi tablet, so hints of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 are coming just in time. The info was dug up by @FunkyHuawei who explores ROM configurations for clues of hardware features. The tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset, according to its build.prop. There's no info on RAM size and the presence of a microSD...

LG G7 notch settings pictured

The LG G7 ThinQ will let you hide the notch. A spy shot shows a setting called New Second Screen, which allows you to toggle this on and off and even enable virtual rounded corners on the display below the notch. There also seems to be an option to change the background color for the status bar, though we're not quite sure how that will work - black...

Samsung Galaxy A6+ live images show Infinity Display

We already showed you the new Galaxy A6+ (2018) renders with dual cameras the other day. Now a live photo arrived, showing the device in the flesh. The National Communications Commission in Taiwan's certificate of a phone with model number M-A605G/DS included live photos, revealing the Infinity Display. Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) front and back It...

nubia Red Magic's international launch is an IndieGoGo campaign

There's a spotty history of launching mobile devices through a crowdfunding campaign, but ZTE has decided to do just that with the nubia Red Magic. It's currently on IndieGoGo for a month-long campaign to raise $50,000 (at the time of this writing, it has collected over $16,000). $50,000 is a paltry sum to launch a new device, so this is more of...

Verizon leaks HTC U12 key specs

Verizon has a platform called Open Development for encouraging the development of new products, apps, and services beyond the company portfolio. Along with the design & build part, there is also a Showcase part where many devices, licensed to work with the Verizon network, are listed. According to a listing of the HTC U12, the phone will have...

Galaxy S9 and S8 help push Samsung to record Q1 profits

The Galaxy S9 duo helped propel Samsung Electronics to record operating profits for the first three months of this year. It took in an operating profit of $14.5 billion on $56.2 billion of revenue. That represents an operating margin of 25.8%, up 6.2 percentage points year over year. The S9 didn't do it alone, the older Galaxy S8 still sells well...

Canalys: Smartphone market in China hits rock-bottom with 21% decline in Q1

Two days ago we reported that Oppo was the market leader in shipments on the Chinese market, but today's detailed statistics from Canalys bring worrisome details. According to the analysts, smartphone shipments suffered a hard decline of 21% in Q1 2018 on a yearly basis. This is the worst drop Chinese market faced since the beginning of 2012. Top...

LG reports record profit in Q1 but phone division keeps struggling

LG Electronics posted its Q1 financial results, noting consolidated sales of KRW15.12 trillion ($14.1 billion) and operating profit of KRW1.11 trillion ($1.03 billion). This is a result of 3.2% sales rise and 20% income jump, marking the highest Q1 profit ever and the highest quarterly profit since the summer of 2009. LG G7 ThinQ The overall picture...

Apple planning to simplify iPhone name in future

Apple might introduce simpler branding for its phones according to an analyst from Guggenheim. In an investor note, Robert Cihra from the analyst company says Apple will use the upcoming cycle to change the iPhone naming pattern. This would happen only to the successors of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - the flagship would keep its X suffix to denote...

Google confirms Inbox by Gmail will soon be iPhone X-compatible

Google has confirmed that the iOS version of its Inbox by Gmail app will soon be compatible with Apple's notch-totting iPhone X. Also, this didn't make the column, but: Inbox for iPhone X is coming. Google says soon. It did a bunch of crazy one-off interface stuff that the X totally broke, and it took way longer to update then Google expected. (Also...

New OnePlus 5/5T OxygenOS beta build brings double-tap to lock feature

A new OxygenOS beta was just released for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones. Arriving as Open Beta 9 for the former and Open Beta 7 for the latter, the update brings a handful of changes, related to Launcher and File Manager. The update includes the double-tap to lock screen feature. It also features improved searched history for App drawer....

Amazon fixed an Alexa flaw that allowed devices to eavesdrop

It has come to light that Amazon recently fixed a serious bug in Alxea that allowed devices powered by the voice assistant to secretly listen to users' conversation and even send a transcript of whatever it listens. Basically, after Alexa processes a command, it's supposed to stop listening until the user says a wakeup or hot word like "Echo" or...

Samsung SM-J260G could be company's first Android Go phone

A new Samsung smartphone has been spotted in a benchmark listing. Listed on Geekbench as SM-J260G, it's an entry-level smartphone that could be well be the South Korean company's first Android Go attempt. As you can see, this is a low-end handset with 1GB RAM, but runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Android Go is an iteration of Oreo aimed at smartphones...

Opera announces Opera Touch, a new mobile browser designed for one-handed use

Opera has released a new web browser for Android, the Opera Touch. The browser is designed around one-handed use and also improving the sharing of content between mobile and desktop browser. The new mobile browser launches directly with the search field activated and the keyboard open every time, so you can start typing immediately. A Fast Action...

Google releases new standalone app for Google Tasks

Alongside a revamped Gmail, Google also launched a new standalone app for Google Tasks, a web service that was previously only accessible through Gmail and Google Calendar. The app is available on Android and iOS. Google Tasks is a task management service, where you can create tasks as reminders. You can add subtasks to existing tasks as well as...

Moto Z3 Play shows off dual rear cameras and 18:9 screen in leaked press render

The Moto Z3 Play will be the first in the series to employ a tall 18:9 touchscreen, according to past leaks and rumors. This is now confirmed through the leaked press render you can see below. Additionally, this device will bring a dual rear camera setup to the Play line for the first time. The MotoMods will be supported even this year, and the Z3...

OnePlus 6 leaks in new renders showing its front and rear, Super Slo Mo video capture outed too

OnePlus has been teasing its next smartphone for weeks now, and the OnePlus 6 is set to finally become official on May 16. Until then, let's feast our eyes upon the image below, which allegedly shows leaked press renders of the phone. There's nothing new or surprising here, but it's nice to see both of the handset's sides for once. Note that we can't...

Nokia 6 (2018) review

The new Nokia 6 (2018), also known as Nokia 6.1, trims the bezels around the same 5.5" screen and employs a modern and powerful Snapdragon 630 chip. The main camera benefits from a new Zeiss lens and it can now do 4K videos. Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_2018-review-1754.p...

Amazon's new Echo Dot Kids Edition is a more expensive Dot with parental controls

Amazon is revamping its Echo Dot speaker to entice parents with its new child-friendly Kids Edition. The Echo Dot Kids Edition is a regular Echo Dot with a rugged rubber band around it (Blue, Green or Red), a 1 year subscription to Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited and 2 years of worry-free warranty, meaning Amazon will replace your broken Echo Dot Kids...

Google announces big Gmail update with redesigned UI and new security features

Google has revealed the brand new version of Gmail, which comes with more than just visual changes. There are dramatic updates that have been made to the usability and most importantly, the security of the service. One of the biggest changes is to the increase in security. Gmail now includes a confidential mode, that comes with a suite of features....

CIRP: iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sold better than iPhone X in Q1

Analysts from CIRP delivered their Q1 report which says iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are the best-selling Apple smartphones in the first quarter of 2018. Of all devices, sold between January and March, 23% were iPhone 8, 21% were iPhone 8 Plus. At third comes the flagship iPhone X which took just 16% of the sales. Josh Lowitz, CIRP co-founder, said...

Mophie's new battery case adds 2,070mAh to the Galaxy S9/S9+ for €100

Mophie is the biggest seller of battery cases in the US and owned by ZAGG - the company that makes the Invisible Shield. It has just released two new battery cases for the Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+. The cases add 2,070mAh extra battery capacity to each phone, improve impact protection maintain the wireless charging. The case packs have LED status...

Puma partners with Fossil to build smartwatches

Puma has dabbled in phones, but that didn't last long. Now the company wants to push into the smartwatch market and has signed a 10-year deal with Fossil, which will build and distribute Puma-branded wearables. The first watches will be available in late 2019. "Puma is one of the world's leading sports brands. We are excited to partner with them...

Meizu officially confirms collaboration with Google over Android Go smartphone

Meizu has confirmed that it's working with Google to launch its first Android Go Edition smartphone. The confirmation came from Ard Boudeling, who is the head of global marketing at the Chinese company. Those of you who've been following me for a while know how passionate I am about Android Go.I'm proud to share we're working together with Google...

Canalys: Samsung ships 8 million Galaxy S9 phones in one month

Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at MWC in February, and the phone started hitting store shelves mid-March. A month later 8 million units of the new flagship series have been shipped, matching the numbers Galaxy S8 posted same time last year. The estimate numbers were published by analyst company Canalys which predicts stronger performance...

Alexa app from Amazon is finally iPhone X compatible

It's time for users of Amazon Alexa on Apple's iPhone X to breathe a sigh of relief. Almost six months after the notched Apple flagship launched and a month after Amazon promised the change, the Alexa app has been made compatible with the handset. Needless to say, this means no more black bars on the top and bottom, as the app UI is now notch-friendly,...