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 well. Frankly, it's not everyday that we get such an in-depth look at the design and features of a still unannounced headset, so we urge you to enjoy the high-resolution YouTube clip for yourself. Besides a few nice glamour shots and a...

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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, that is. The handset follows the extra-tall aspect trend of the day, rocking a 5.7-inch, 18:9, HD+ (1440 x 720 pixel) LCD panel. It also comes complete with a sleek 2.5D layer on top and rounded display corners - another hint of...

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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 yet. With its increased popularity, market expansion and, consequently, order and supply chain volume hikes, it seems the Chinese OEM is now confident enough to take another stab at a custom SoC. According to industry sources, Xiaomi has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_reportedly_working_hard_with_tsmc_on_its_custom_surge_s2_chipset-news-30767.php

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 budget device is well on its way to a release. That might just be sooner than we though, since pre-production units seem to already be floating about in the open. In this particular case, a source out of the Czech Pepublic, appears to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_spotted_in_the_wild_highres_photos_and_detailed_specs-news-30766.php

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 by all the commotion, or at least positive enough to continue its design work. A recent patent filing, with China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) shows a new ZTE handset, featuring a pair of screen notches. It comes hot on...

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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 latest version of Huawei's UI overlay: EMUI 8.0. So aside from Google's tweaks, such as picture-in-picture and the Autofill API, you'll also be getting a new face unlock feature, the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices at once, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_7x_gets_oreo_in_the_us_on_april_30-news-30763.php

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 that Apple has stopped development on its wireless range of products, although Apple never officially confirmed that until now. The products continue to be sold and will still be sold through all official channels until stock...

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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 clock setup alongside the smart functions. This apparently caters to a demographic that is looking for the best of both worlds - analog and digital. The Watch Timepiece has a stainless steel body, IP68 certified water and dust resistance, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_watch_timepiece_details_leak_it_will_be_a_hybrid_smartwatch_with_wear_os-news-30761.php

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 and it certainly doesn't work any different. It's not even a UWP compliant app. If you already have the apple.com version installed then there is hardly any reason to install this. Still, it's a good thing overall. Not everybody...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_itunes_now_available_on_the_microsoft_store_for_windows_10-news-30760.php

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: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_pro_vs_samsung_galaxy_s9_plus-review-1755.php

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 holder), outselling it by a whopping 316%. Most of those sales are coming from the UK, France and Germany. The first triple camera phone has piqued people's interest in other regions as well - "Huawei P20" is one of the hottest queries in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_pro_becomes_the_companys_bestselling_phone_in_western_europe-news-30759.php

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 with an invitation - as vague as it is, it seems to be an invitation for the unboxing of a new phone. The rumor mill has been abuzz with Nokia X6 leaks, but could this be a double reveal? HMD's Nokia N8 teaser from Weibo Of course the...

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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 two being the new Z18 mini and last year's flagship Z17S. The price tag of CNY2,499 ($399) and CNY2,999 ($479) did not stop nubia fans from depleting the stock in no time. Next flash sale will take place on Tuesday, May 1 at 10 AM....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_flash_sale_nubia_red_magic_ends_seconds-news-30751.php

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? The Nokia X appears to have a 19:9 screen with the small cutout housing the selfie camera, earpiece and the proximity sensor. The side bezels are pretty skinny, while the chin of the phone is a bit thicker and has room only for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x_live_photos_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-30752.php

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 camera and the speaker. That way the LCD is a 6.2" panel with 19:9 ratio and Full HD+ resolution. Oppo A3 Oppo A3 has an octa-core CPU at 2 GHz and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU paired on the latest Helio chipset. The RAM is 4 GB, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a3_arrive_official_tall_screen_notch-news-30750.php

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 sub 15K category. Gionee F205 The Gionee F205 has a 5.45" tall screen with HD+ resolution. The device is powered by MediaTek 6739 chipset with four Cortex-A53 CPU running cores at 1.3 GHz. There is a basic 8 MP snapper, coupled with an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_announce_f205_s11_lite_india-news-30749.php

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 languages include Aja, Blackfoot, Seychellois Creole, Kazakh (Latin), K'iche' and Quechua (Southern). Another new addition is the expansion of Location Sharing feature to 24 new countries, and an Emoji panel-related change that lets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/swiftkey_for_android_updated_with_toolbar_customizations_support_for_new_languages-news-30743.php

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 a month ago), and will be available both over-the-air and as manual install using LG Bridge. Aside from the usual Oreo goodies, the G6 update will also include some AI features from the V30s ThinQ. The company says Oreo roll out for the...

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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 in a 2,600mAh battery. No word on the Android version, although it's likely to be Nougat. Carrying a price tag of INR 8,190 ($123), the Galaxy J2 2018 comes in gold, black, and pink color options. It's available for purchase in India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/budget_friendly_samsung_galaxy_j2_2018_debuts_with_focus_on_shopping_and_social_media-news-30745.php

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 level, and come up with a custom ROM (if that's your aim). Source | Via

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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 new - the screen's notch is still there (its chin too), the dual rear cameras are vertically aligned on the back, the fingerprint sensor is below those, and then there's the G7 ThinQ branding, so you never forget about the phone's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_lg_g7_thinq_gets_the_leaked_press_render_treatment_too-news-30738.php

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, but according to TENAA and past rumors, the Redmi S2 will come with a design reminiscent of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It will boast a 5.99-inch 18:9 touchscreen with 1,440x720 resolution, a dual rear camera setup with one sensor being 12 MP,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_allegedly_receives_3c_certification-news-30737.php

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 them in the pool. The camera hardware has been updated, with HD resolution videos. You can record 10, 20 or 30 second clips. A second microphone now captures audio better. You can now also capture still images, something that you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapchat_announces_second_generation_spectacles_cost_150-news-30736.php

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 Nokia X6. Either way, the X6 is rumored to sit below the Nokia 7 plus, so when it comes to capabilities it's this or the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Speaking of, the dual camera on the 7 plus is fairly similar to what's available on the flagship Sirocco...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_our_nokia_7_plus_video_review-news-30735.php

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 card is not quite certain. The screen of the tablet will have 320 dpi, though that doesn't tell us much of its size and resolution. Info on the Mi Pad 4 cameras is more certain - there will be a 13 MP OmniVision OV13855 on the back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/possible_xiaomi_mi_pad_4_specs_include_snapdragon_660_chipset-news-30734.php

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 hides the notch, anything else doesn't. Most of the options seem variations of black/gray, but then there's the rainbow option at the right. It's also worth keeping in mind that (according to the rumor mill) the LG G7 will have an RGBW...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g7_will_let_you_hide_the_notch-news-30733.php

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 wasn't something that we didn't expect - rumors of a tall display arrived two weeks ago from an HTML5 benchmark website. The Galaxy A6+ (2018) is said to have the same resolution as its sibling the Galaxy A6 (2018), but will up its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a6_live_images_confirm_infinity_display-news-30732.php

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 a publicity stunt than an actual need for funds. Anyway, you can put down $400 - 23% lower than the launch price of $520 - to reserve a Red Magic phone (and get a free dband skin in the process). This perk will expire tomorrow at 8 am GMT. Nubia...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magics_international_launch_is_an_indiegogo_campaign-news-30731.php

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 Super WQHD LCD with 6" diagonal. It also reveals the battery capacity of 3,500 mAh and Android Oreo. For obvious reasons the Verizon Open Development listing has used the image of the year-old HTC U11 instead. The U12 is said to arrive with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_leaks_a_bit_of_htc_u12-news-30729.php

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 as do other premium models. Mobile accounts for $26.4 billion of the consolidated revenue, but only $3.5 billion of the profits. Samsung wants to keep this rolling by expanding its experience stores and offering more trade-in deals. It's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_q1_galaxy_s9_and_s8_help_push_company_to_record_profits-news-30730.php

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 four vendors are all domestic companies - Huawei (along with Honor), Oppo, vivo, and Xiaomi. While Huawei saw modest 2% growth in shipments to 21 million units, Oppo and vivo saw a 10% decline with respectively 18 million and 15 million...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_market_china_rockbottom_decline_in_q1-news-30728.php

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 might be looking good for LG, but the Mobile Communications division is still in the red for the staggering 11th quarter in a row. Sales of phones were about KRW2.16 trillion (or $2 billion). Last year the Q1 report saw $176,000 in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_report_record_profit_q1_2018_mobile_communications_poor-news-30727.php

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 its standing. Will the iPhone follow the iPad? Making a change in naming is not something new at Cupertino. Apple has been playing with The New iPad and numbers for its tablets, which in the long run has delivered more confusion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_simplify_iphone_name_future-news-30726.php

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 Gmail is clearly more important.)— David Pierce (@pierce) April 25, 2018 As you can see, Google says a lot of Inbox features were broken due to the unorthodox display of the iPhone X and that's the reason it took so long for the company...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_inbox_by_gmail_will_soon_be_iphone_x_compatible-news-30725.php

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. Now coming to the File Manager-related change, the scanning logic for large files has been optimized. Head to the Source link below to access the official announcement as well as other beta builds related instructions. Source

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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 "Alexa" again. However, it was discovered that it's possible to make Alexa listen indefinitely by taking advantage of its "Reprompt" feature (for complete details head to the links at the bottom). Researchers at security firm Checkmarx...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_fixed_an_alexa_flaw_that_allowed_devices_to_eavesdrop-news-30724.php

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 with modest hardware, while Samsung doesn't typically release its entry-level devices with the latest available Androive version. Oh, and the motherboard is listed as "universal7570_go." So enough indications that SM-J260G is an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/smj260g_spotted_in_benchmark_listing_could_be_samsungs_first_android_go_phone-news-30720.php

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 Button or FAB is placed near the bottom of the screen. This button opens a carousel of options when you press and hold it, and commonly done tasks such as switching tabs, reloading the page or going back can all be done from here without...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/opera_announces_opera_touch_a_new_mobile_browser_designed_for_onehanded_use-news-30718.php

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 additional detail. You can still add tasks the old fashioned way, through Gmail and Calendar. The app will remind you when a task is due for today. The app is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Source

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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 Play will have a glass back as is customary in this day and age. Interestingly, the Z3 Play eschews a traditionally placed fingerprint sensor - it's not on the front, nor on the rear. That means it could end up being placed inside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z3_play_shows_off_dual_rear_cameras_189_screen_in_leaked_press_render-news-30717.php

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 verify the authenticity of these renders, as they don't come from a usual source of leaks. Moving on, the image below has reportedly been found on OnePlus' official website for India at some point, and it reveals that the phone will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oneplus_6_leaked_renders_show_front_and_rear_super_slo_mo_video_capture_outed-news-30715.php

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.php

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 Edition for free, no questions asked. And all of that comes at the price of $79 which is $30 more than the $49 Echo Dot 2nd Generation. The $30 may be worth it though, especially if you plan to use FreeTime Unlimited which costs $36...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazons_new_echo_dot_kids_edition_is_a_more_expensive_dot_for_kids-news-30714.php

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. Users can now send each other emails that have an expiry date, after which the email will no longer be available. To reduce the chances of an unauthorized person reading the email, the email can now be locked behind text message authentication...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_big_gmail_update_with_redesigned_ui_and_new_security_features-news-30713.php

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 that the $999 phone saw it share fall, compared with the holiday season in the US. This might lead to a quarterly drop of the average sales prices, but it still will be an yearly increase, therefore not hurting Apple's bottom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cirp_iphone_8_iphone_8_plus_sales_outperform_iphone_x_q1_2018-news-30711.php

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 bars on he back to indicate how much juice they have left and works with Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging. When you plug the phone in the wall it gets charged before the battery case. Both Mophie juice packs will be available by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mophie_adds_2070mah_to_the_galaxy_s9_s9-news-30712.php

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 and bring our world class design and distribution capabilities to the Puma watch collection," said Kosta Kartsotis, chief executive officer, Fossil Group. Fossil is home to many brands, many of which have smartwatches of their own - Emporio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/puma_partners_with_fossil_to_build_smartwatches-news-30710.php

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 to launch Meizu's first #AndroidGoEdition smartphone! pic.twitter.com/r9vaZQaaeH— Ard Boudeling (@ArdCB) April 24, 2018 Sadly, the executive didn't offer any details related to the handset, including its pricing and availability. For...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_officially_confirms_collaboration_with_google_over_android_go_smartphone-news-30699.php

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 for this year's duo compared to its predecessors. Considering the Galaxy S9 is not a major step up from the S8, the performance is really impressive, says Ben Stanton, Canalys Analyst. The excellent result comes from "significant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_samsung_ship_8_million_galaxy_s9_phones_one_month-news-30708.php

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, nicely wrapping around it. In addition to the major change, the update also brings various bug fixes and improvements. You can grab the updated app by heading to the Source link below. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_alexa_app_is_finally_iphone_x_compatible-news-30705.php