Google Duplex AI software will inform callee the call is being recorded

Google's demo of Duplex AI calling system at this year's IO conference kicked up a storm, and it's refusing to settle down. First there were questions on the deceiving nature in which the AI system talks. Google answered those questions by confirming the AI calling system would identify itself as a software so there's no confusion. Then came concerns about the line being recorded. According to a new Bloomberg report, the company - at its weekly TGIF staff meeting - confirmed that Duplex will inform the person on the other end that the call is being recorded. This assumes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_duplex_ai_software_will_inform_callee_the_call_is_being_recorded-news-31165.php

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) gets quietly listed on official website

Huawei has made sort of a habit out of quietly revealing its new Y-family devices, without any announcement or fanfare. While we do get that there's not a lot to rave about the Y5 Prime (2018), a little heads-up would still be nice, since we do like to stay on top of things. Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) Anyway, the Y5 Prime (2018) is a relatively compact handset, measuring 146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3mm and tipping the scale at 142 grams. Inside that frame, Huawei managed to fit a 5.45-inch HD+ display. Naturally, of the trendy extra-tall variety. Under the hood, you get 2GB of RAM and 16GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y5_prime_2018_gets_quietly_listed_on_official_website-news-31174.php

Samsung Galaxy J4 full specs, photos and pricing leak

The Samsung Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 have been sticking to a pretty standard leak and rumor scenario so far. After a few benchmark listings and support page leaks, the two devices popped-up on a certification website, as well. So, it's pretty clear that the Korean giant is flushing out its budget lineup for 2018 even further. Samsung Galaxy J45.5"1280x720Super AMOLEDExynos 7570Mali T720 MP12/3GB RAM16/32GB ROMAndroid 8.0 (Samsung Exp 9.0)MicroSD up to 256GBRear 13MP f/1.9Front 5MP + flash3000 mAhUAH 4799 = IDR ±2,600,000#Samsung #GalaxyJ4— 📱 🖥️ 🇮🇩...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j4_specs_and_pricing_leak-news-31170.php

Google Home now lets you navigate touch-tone menus during calls

Just yesterday, we told you that Google Home can now play content from Play Movies &TV, and today, it has come to light that another feature feature has been added to the smart speaker: ability to navigate touch-tone menus. Yes, those "if ... then press [number]' menus that businesses usually have in place for their customers. Now you can just say "Okay Google, press [number]," and the speaker will do the needful. See the feature in action in the video below: Google Home got the hands-free calling feature last year. The company took its sweet time, but its good to see the tough-tone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_home_now_lets_you_navigate_touchtone_menus_during_calls-news-31164.php

BlackBerry Keyone gets May update, Oreo coming soon

A new update recently started rolling out the BlackBerry Keyone. It's basically a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of May. Currently, the update is hitting the unlocked units, so those who carrier models will have to wait for some time. Moving on, if you've been waiting for the Oreo update, there's good news: the update is set to arrive soon. At-least Rogers in Canada has updated its software update schedule to reflect this. Agreed, an exact date or month isn't yet available, but it's still better than having no information at all. Source | Via 1...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_keyone_gets_may_update_oreo_coming_soon-news-31162.php

Honor Play 7 announced - 18:9 panel on a very tight budget

Amid all the commotion around the Huawei Honor 10 and it's May 15 launch event, some less spectacular Honor news appears to have slipped under the radar. A new entry-level Honor Play 7 was unveiled on the local Chinese market, with an impressively low MSRP of CNY 599, or just shy of $95. Of course, pricing outside of Honor's local market will likely be a bit higher. But even so, there appears to be quite a bit of value crammed in the affordable Play 7 package. For one, there is a 5.45-inch, 1440 x 720 pixel display, in the new and trendy, extra-tall 18:9 aspect ratio. The FullView...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_7_announced__189_panel_on_a_very_tight_budget-news-31167.php

Fortnite coming to Android this summer

Epic Games has announced that the highly-awaited Android version of Fortnite, which released on iOS back in March, will be coming some time this summer (so from June to August). That was pretty much the extent of the information available regarding the Android version. Epic also announced some additions and improvements that will be coming to the mobile platform. Voice chat will soon be coming so users can chat with their team mates. You will be able to mute yourself or anybody else and the voice chat will work across platforms. A battery saver mode will be added that reduces...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_coming_to_android_this_summer-news-31157.php

Motorola Moto G6 Play review

Few brands can boast such a monumental legacy as Motorola - one of the original forefathers and titans on the mobile scene. And it's not just the brick-like phones of the past that contribute to this special status either. You only need to turn the clock back five years or so from now to see the original Moto G at the forefront of a budget smartphone revolution.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_play-review-1765.php

LG G7 ThinQ off to a good start, 70,000 pre-orders in six days in South Korea

After a longer than expected wait, the LG G7 ThinQ was finally put for sale starting in its home country - South Korea. And according to the local press, the device exceeded the pre-order numbers of the previous G6 model. The new G7 ThinQ reached 70,000 orders in six days, which is nearly twice as many as the 40,000 G6 units reserved last year. There aren't quite Galaxy S9 and S9+ sales numbers but it's the growth will raise some hopes for the mobile division of LG. There's still time to see how the device performs in the other parts of the world and it needs to do a lot more to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g7_thinq_with_a_good_start_70000_preorders_in_six_days-news-31156.php

vivo APEX spotted in the wild

The vivo APEX concept impressed us during this year's MWC and now it has allegedly taken another step towards becoming an actual product. Leaked photos said to depict its market-ready version hint at nearing launch. With the push for higher screen-to-body ratios being as strong as we've seen it, the vivo APEX certainly has a lot of potential. The 5.99-inch OLED display stands with 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution covers almost the entire front. Side bezels measure just 1.8mm while the bottom chin is 4.3mm. But that's not all, the phone also has a fingerprint sensor that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_apex_spotted_in_the_wild-news-31155.php

Instagram now lets you share feed posts to Stories

Instagram has added the option to share others' posts as Stories. Users can now tap on the share button below every post and will see an option to add it to their story. The image can be customized before posting. The ability to share other people's posts have been often requested by some users. While a Twitter retweet-style feature could have been implemented, I'm glad Instagram went down this route and instead letting people post it as a story as this way it doesn't add to the already increasing amount of distracting unintentional posts polluting the users' timelines (which are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_now_lets_you_share_feed_posts_to_stories-news-31154.php

Donald Trump's defense of ZTE dismissed by the House committee

Earlier this month, news broke about ZTE is ceasing its main operations due to the US-imposed ban restricting companies from selling US-made hardware to the Chinese company. Later on, Donald Trump chipped in, saying that he is working closely with the Chinese government to bring ZTE back on track but unfortunately, the House Appropriations Committee rejected the president's appeal. The amendment's author, Dutch Ruppersberger, said that the company has ignored embargoes by selling equipment to North Korea and Iran. President Xi of China, and I, are working together to give...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/donald_trumps_defense_of_zte_has_been_dismissed_by_the_house_committee-news-31150.php

Galaxy A6+ and J6 (2018) prices spotted on retail boxes, Galaxy J7 (2018) joins the party

As if there weren't enough Galaxy A6 and J6 rumors, now the Galaxy J7 (2018) joins the party. But first let's have another look at those two. Retail boxes (with the price printed on them) suggest that the Galaxy A6+ (2018) will cost INR 28,000, above the initial expectations for India, but more or less in line with the predicted EU prices (it works out to $410/€350). The Galaxy J6 (2018) cost is listed as INR 15,000 - that's around $220/€190, below the expected price of €250. Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) and Galaxy J6 (2018) retail boxes (allegedly) Still, if the J6 proves too...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a6_and_j6_2018_prices_galaxy_j7_2018_joins_the_party-news-31148.php

Samsung Galaxy J6 hitting India on May 22, face unlock and Dolby Atmos confirmed by manual

After Samsung made it clear that the Galaxy J6 will land in Europe on May 21, the company also announced its plans to release the device in India on the following day. From the "Infinity & More" slogan and the marketing pictures, it's safe to conclude that the device will come with a tall Infinity display. Moreover, two more features can be scraped from the user manual - Dolby Atmos audio and face recognition. Samsung Galaxy J6 manual While both features don't require any special hardware - both, the Dolby Atmos and face unlock are software-based functionalities - it's good to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j6_coming_on_may_22_in_india_face_unlock_and_dolby_atmos_audio-news-31147.php

China regulators approve $18B Toshiba chip unit sale

China regulators have approved Toshiba to go ahead and sell its chip business to Bain consortium for $18B. Bain consortium is led by US equity firm Bain Capital but includes Apple, Dell, Seagate, Kingston and Korean chip maker SK Hynix. There was fear that China would intentionally stall the deal because of ongoing trade-related tensions with the US. This approval in the Toshiba Bain consortium deal also akes analysts hopeful that China regulators will give the green light on Qualcomm's acquisition of NXP. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/china_gives_the_nod_to_bain_consortium_to_buy_toshibas_chip_unit-news-31146.php

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Oreo update resumed

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were quick to cheer when the OTA update to Android 8.0 Oreo was finally rolled out but shortly after, the Korean giant had to suspend it due to some technical difficulties. The rollout began in the UK a few days ago and users started reporting unexpected reboots, although the issue affected a limited number of units. A Samsung official later explained that the company is halting the new software to investigate and resolve the issue. The same problem was registered in Canada as well. Luckily, the fix didn't take long and now the devices are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_and_s7_edge_are_back_on_track_of_receiving_oreo_update-news-31145.php

Phones running Oreo will also get Android Auto Wireless support, Google confirms

A few weeks after Google announced the rollout of Android Auto Wireless, Kenwood confirmed in a press release that in addition to Google Pixels (both first and second gen) as well as Nexus 5X and 6P, the feature will also be available on other devices running Android P. Now Kenwood has offered an update, saying Google has confirmed to them that support for Android Auto Wireless will also be available on devices with Android 8.0 OS. Following is exactly the addendum exactly says: In our press release below, we indicated that future smartphones would require Android 9.0 OS to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/phones_running_oreo_will_also_get_android_auto_wireless_support_google_confirms-news-31142.php

Huawei Nova 3e (Huawei P20 Lite) coming on May 25 in Malaysia

After getting its official debut in China under the Nova 3e moniker, the Huawei P20 Lite is making a stop in Malaysia under the same name. The official date is May 25 with a starting price of RM1,399 ($352). Despite the change in the name, this is very much the same smartphone. The selfie camera sensor is the 24MP one from the Indian P20 lite version, rather than the 16MP from the international one, but more importantly, the 3e comes with a whopping 128GB of internal storage. That's pretty impressive for a mid-ranger priced at less than $400. The rest is a standard P20 lite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_3e_huawei_p20_lite_coming_on_may_25_in_malaysia-news-31144.php

Google Home can now play Google Play Movies content

Google has added a new feature to its Home smart speaker. It lets you use your Google Home to play Play Movies & TV content. Support for third-party services like Netflix has been there since Home launched, but Play Movies support was missing all this while. Given that Play Movies is Google's own product, no setting is required. Google says content from Google Play Movies & TV is automatically available when you set up Google Home. So, just ask your Home to play something from Play Movies & TV, and it should work. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_home_gets_ability_to_play_google_play_movies_content-news-31141.php

Gmail 'Nudges' now available on Android as well

Google recently added a new feature - dubbed Nudges - to Gmail. It reminds you to reply to emails you may have missed and follow up on emails for which you haven't received a response. Nudges have been working on the Web client for those with the updated Gmail design. And now the feature is live on Android as well. You'll see a new 'Nudges' option in the menu under your email address. Tap on the 'Reply and follow up' sub-option to select the type of nudge you want to enable. It seems to be a server side switch as the option has popped up in the existing Gmail for Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gmail_nudges_now_available_on_android_as_well-news-31138.php

Xiaomi to celebrate its 8th birthday with Anniversary phone

Has it really been 8 years? Xiaomi was founded in 2010 and has become one of the leading smartphone makers since then. To mark the occasion, the company may be preparing a Xiaomi Mi 8 Anniversary edition phone. This hasn't been confirmed officially, but a few tantalizing images have started circulating on Weibo. There's the giant eight, allegedly a teaser for a Snapdragon 845-powered phone with an under display fingerprint reader and 3D face scanning. The image on the right seems to announce that some lucky fans will win one of 100 Mi 8 phones. And this (supposedly) will be its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_may_celebrate_its_8th_birthday_with_an_anniversary_edition_phone-news-31126.php

Galaxy Note9 will feature Bixby 2.0, which will offer answers faster than before

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Note9 will launch with Bixby version 2.0, which will feature improved natural language capabilities. It will respond faster and will be able to hear you even in noisy environments. And it will be much more feature-rich than v1.0. That's not an easy task, however, and the company plans to expand its AI division to 1,000 employees and open new AI centers around the world. It will even consider mergers and acquisitions to bolster its efforts with external talent. There is much riding on Bixby - the AI assistant will be on 14 million devices this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note9_will_feature_bixby_20_which_will_offer_answers_faster_than_before-news-31132.php

Nokia 7 Plus receives dual 4G VoLTE support on both SIMs via OTA in India

Nokia 7 Plus smartphone launched back in February but was crucially missing 4G VoLTE support on its second SIM card. HMD's Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas promised that the feature will come shortly with an OTA update and the day has now come. And as promised, the Nokia 7 Plus is now receiving an update in India unlocking VoLTE on the two SIM card slots. The update is V2.22A version and along with the new functionality, it brings better system stability and some user interface tweaks. Google's security patch for May 2018 is included too. During the launch of the smartphone, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_plus_receives_dual_4g_volte_support_on_both_sims_via_ota_in_india-news-31129.php

Honor 10 sells out in Europe on opening day

Huawei has burned through its initial stock of Honor 10 units in Europe on its launch day. The Honor 10 took just six hours to sell out in Spain while the Phantom Blue Honor 10 sold out within the day in France. Huawei doesn't specify how many Honor 10 units it has sold in Europe but has shared that some 80,000 European social media subscribers have taken advantage of a €30 discount coupon. The success of the Honor 10 isn't really surprising. The phone is a looker - as we noted in our hands-on - and offers great specs for a quite reasonable €400 price tag.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_10_sells_out_in_europe_on_opening_day-news-31131.php

RED's Hydrogen One smartphone to launch on Verizon and AT&T in the summer

Camera maker RED has been accepting pre-orders for its Hydrogen One phone for close to a year now, but the shipping date keeps slipping - from Q1, then August and then to a non-committal "this summer". At least now RED has unveiled which carriers will sell the phone — Verizon and AT&T. Even so, the exact launch date and price are still uncertain (will the carriers offer any subsidies?). We do know that it will be available on the Verizon Up rewards program, so every $300 spent on monthly bills can be turned into prizes - from VIP tickets to everyday rewards. Verizon and RED are also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reds_hydrogen_one_smartphone_to_launch_on_verizon_and_at_t_in_the_summer-news-31133.php

HTC U12+ full leak includes press images and all the specs

One of the world's most famous leaksters, Evan Blass, has just published what seems to be three official press images showing off the upcoming HTC U12+ in the full palette of available colors. The renders confirm the dual back camera and no notch at the front - just a regular tall aspect display. The more part of the leak were arguably the full technical specs of the HTC U12+. We get the complete hardware info and details about most of the unique features of the phone. The 6" Super LCD6 screen will offer QHD+ resolution (1440 x 2880 pixels)and support for DCI-P3 color...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12_official_press_renders_leak_online_along_with_the_full_specs-news-31134.php

Samsung sends invites for May 21 event Galaxy J6 incoming

The rumor mill has two sets of very similar Galaxy phones, both with Infinity Displays, so an invite for an upcoming event can be read in one of three ways - Samsung will launch the Galaxy A6 duo in India, it will unveil the Galaxy J6 and J4 or do both. The Galaxy A6 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ (2018) have already been announced for other markets. They mirror the Galaxy S9 duo, though at a smaller scale - both in terms of physical size and cost. They are expected to cost between INR 20,000 and INR 25,000. These two along with the new J-phones will be "Made in India" as the country is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sends_invites_for_may_21_event_in_india_could_launch_galaxy_a6_and_j6-news-31122.php

Sapphire Blue vivo V9 goes on sale on May 18

Vivo is sprucing up the its V9 with a Sapphire Blue color version. It will be available in brick and mortar stores starting tomorrow and will you'll be able to snag one online through Amazon India and vivo's e-store from May 21. The vivo V9 in Sapphire Blue will cost INR 22,990 - around €290. vivo V9 in Sapphire Blue Underneath the new color, the vivo V9 has retained its specs. Its highlights include a 6.3-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2280px resolution, a Snapdragon 626 with 4GB of RAM, a 16MP+5MP dual camera and a 24MP selfie snapper.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sapphire_blue_vivo_v9_goes_o_sale_on_may_18-news-31125.php

Motorola Moto 1S announced - a G6 version with ZUI

The recently announced Motorola Moto G6 has just been announced in China with the same hardware but under a different name - Moto 1S. The reason for the change is probably the launcher, which in this case is the custom ZUI 3.5 based on Android 8.0 Oreo instead of the stock Android experience on the G6. The rest of the specs are unchanged - 5.7-inch (1080 x 2160, 18:9) IPS LCD, Snapdragon 450 aided by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. A 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging support is at hand, while P2i nano-coating protects the internals from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g6_announced_under_the_moto_1s_moniker_in_china-news-31128.php

OnePlus 6, Bullet Wireless headphones launch in India

Today, OnePlus held a separate OnePlus 6 event in India to mark its arrival on the local market and detailed the pricing and availability for the subcontinent. Those interested in getting the base 6GB+64GB model will be charged INR 34,999 (€440), the 8GB+128GB variant costs INR 39,999 (€510) and the special OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition (hands-on) range topper will command a INR 44,999 (€560) price. OnePlus' first wireless earbuds Bullets Wireless will be available in June for INR 3,999 (€50). The OnePlus 6 will be sold on OnePlus' own website and on Amazon India. Sales on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_bullet_wireless_headphones_launch_in_india-news-31127.php

YouTube Music streaming service goes official, starts May 22

YouTube was expected to launch a dedicated music streaming service for quite some time and it only makes sense since many go to the video portal for their musical fix already. The company has now officially announced its plans with the actual start of YouTube Music scheduled for next week. On May 22, YouTube will officially launch its music streaming service that will be available for free but, of course, it will surely come with some restrictions. We assume background playback is going to be one of them as well as the inclusion of ads. A YouTube Music Premium account will cost you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_is_finally_launching_music_streaming_service_on_may_22-news-31120.php

OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition Hands-on

The OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition is the latest special edition device from OnePlus. Following the Star Wars Limited Edition from last year, OnePlus has once again teamed up with Disney on a popular franchise for their new release. The good thing this time is that we know right at the outset that this edition exists, unlike the Star Wars edition which sneaked up on us a month after the standard 5T went on sale. The bad news is that it's not coming any time soon. But to make the wait more bearable here's a quick hands-on. As with the Star Wars edition, the star of the show is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_avengers_edition_handson-news-31114.php

OnePlus 6 arrives in European stores

The OnePlus 6 is already cropping up across Europe. It's available on OnePlus.com, of course, but if you don't want to use the official site for some reason, you can go through local retailers too. In the Netherlands, belsimpel.nl has all versions starting with the 64 GB model for €520. There's even the limited edition Silk White model, though that will ship later (June 5). In Germany, there's proshop.de. Only the Mirror and Midnight Black models are available, not the White one. And when we say "available" we mean that you can pre-order them, with shipping starting on May 22. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_arrives_at_european_stores-news-31121.php

DxOMark rates Asus Zenfone 5's camera highly

The Asus Zenfone 5 is a mid-range device, but its camera promises to be flagship-worthy. Or at least if you are willing to go by DxOMark's rating of the dual-camera setup. The company gave it a final score of 90, on an image score of 93 and 86 for video. The review concludes that during daylight, the cameras perform excellently, catching enough detail and offering good dynamic range. The overall image quality in broad daylight is comparable to considerably more expensive models. However, when light isn't ideal noise levels quickly increase and detail levels drop notably.At least the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_rates_asus_zenfone_5s_camera_highly_in_daylight-news-31118.php

New Nokia X6 model (TA-1103) spotted, could be the global variant

The Nokia X6 (TA-1099) featuring a notched display finally went official yesterday, although only for China. There's no official info on other markets just yet, but a new development suggests a global variant exists. The new Nokia X6 model has been spotted in a Bluetooth certification papers with model number TA-1103. This model has never been sighted before, not even in any certification in China. However, until HMD confirms the Nokia X6 will be available outside of China, we suggest you don't get overexcited. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_nokia_x6_model_ta1103_spotted_could_be_the_global_variant-news-31116.php

Asus Zenfone Live L1 pricing revealed

Earlier this month, Asus officially announced its first Android Go smartphone, dubbed Zenfone Live L1. The event didn't bring any info on pricing and availability d, except that Indonesia will be the first market to get it. Well, the device has now launched in the Asian country for IDR 1,399,000, which currently translates to $100. Zenfone Live L1 & Zenfone 5 oficially launched in Indonesia #BackTo5 #BackToLive pic.twitter.com/1jZktfxnjM— 📱 🖥️ 🇮🇩 (@bang_gogo_) May 17, 2018 Of course, pricing varies from market to market, but it's still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pricing_info_for_asus_zenfone_live_l1_android_go_phone_revealed-news-31117.php

BlackBerry Motion arrives in South Africa as DTEK series gets May patch

Some good new for BlackBerry fans came today. First up, availability for the Motion has expanded, as the device is now available in South Africa, where both Cellucity and Vodacom are offering it. You can grab a Motion unit for ZAR 6,999 ($563) outright or ZAR 399 ($32) per month. Moving on, the DTEK series - which includes the DTEK 50 and DTEK 60 - has started getting a new update that brings along Android security fixes for the month of May. The devices didn't get any security updates for the past few months, so it's good to see BlackBerry rolling out the latest patch for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_motion_arrives_in_south_africa_as_dtek_series_gets_may_patch-news-31113.php

OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Edition unveiled

The OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Edition was teased by the company itself a few weeks back and now, a day after the initial launch of the device it's official. The special edition of the device carries a Carbon-textured back with a gold Avengers logo near the bottom. The alert slider has also changed color to match the new appearance. In addition, the box contains a special protective case shaped after Iron Man's helmet and a metal souvenir with some logos on it. The good news is that it's just CNY200 ($31) more expensive than the standard version but it only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_avengers_infinity_war_edition_is_just_tad_more_expensive_than_the_standard_one-news-31119.php

LG G7 ThinQ goes on sale

LG has officially announced the global roll out for its G7 ThinQ smartphone has commenced. In a press release today, the company said the rollout will kick off in South Korea this week, followed by key markets in Asia, the Americas and Europe. As is usually the case, the pricing and availability wasn't announced - the press release said that info will be made available locally. Pre-orders for the device are already live in the UK and parts of Europe. In the US, pre-orders will begin next week. Canadian pre-orders will also launch shortly, and will come with a free smart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_global_roll_out_for_g7_thinq-news-31115.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 shows up on a Geekbench

Samsung's upcoming tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, has been leaking extensively lately, which typically suggests a nearing launch. The latest bit of unofficial info was delivered by a Geekbench scorecard, which confirms some of the internals. After receiving certification by Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Russian authorities, the tablet's specs were revealed by its GFX profile. Today those were confirmed by a Geekbench scorecard. The Galaxy Tab S4 will sport a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM, powering up a 10.5-inch display of 1600 x 2560px resolution (16:10 aspect ratio). The previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4_shows_up_on_a_geekbench_score_sheet-news-31101.php

Deal: Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact down to $369 in the US

The Sony Xperia X1 Compact may be a last year's smartphone but it still packs a punch with its still modern hardware and if you are into super compact phones, you are in for a treat today. The device can now be found for $369 on Amazon and Best Buy, which is $230 down from its original price, although it can often be found at around $500. That's a huge price cut, nonetheless, and makes you wonder if the Xperia XZ2 Compact is really worth the extra cash, especially when you consider the fact that both devices were released about half a year apart. Anyway, the Xperia XZ1 Compact does...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1_compact_gets_a_price_cut_on_amazon_and_best_buy-news-31097.php

OnePlus 6 and Bullets Wireless: the official 60-second video introductions

The OnePlus event lasted for 45 minutes, but you can see everything you need to know about the OnePlus 6 in just a minute. The video is titled The Speed You Need, which was the guiding principle behind the design of the 6. The new flagship has a glass back, which may prove to be a controversial move. It's Gorilla Glass 5 with special treatments that took 40 steps in total. For example, a special film creates a 3D effect and there are 6 layers of anti-reflective coating. OnePlus unveiled two products today - first on stage were the Bullets Wireless headphones. Here's a quick...

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OnePlus 6 hands-on

After months of endless leaks and teasing, it's finally here. The latest flagship from the Shenzhen-based OnePlus, the OnePlus 6.

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OnePlus 6 puts S845 power behind a notched screen, shoots 4K @ 60fps video

OnePlus 6 wants to prove that it's greater than the competition with a number of firsts for the company. It's not a revolutionary redesign, but OnePlus' MO has always been to offer a flagship experience at a lower price than the competition. The 6.28" Optic AMOLED display is the largest OnePlus has used yet. It has an 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch so it fits in just about the same footprint as the 5T (OnePlus says it covers 84% of the front, but that doesn't account for the notch). The resolution is 1,080 x 2,280 px and there's support for both sRGB and DCI-P3. The camera department...

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones play aptX sound, support Google Assistant

Even though the OnePlus 6 still has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the company unveiled a wireless version of its Bullets headphones. Two in-ear plugs are held by a cable and can be snapped together with magnets when not in use. Better yet, they automatically switch off when you do this to save power. OnePlus Bullets Wireless The headphones support aptX for high quality audio and feature 9.2 mm drivers with Energy Tubes, which guide the sound to your eardrums. They are made out of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel and OnePlus says they will create a cleaner and richer...

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Sony will stop making PS Vita game cards

"Sony is still making Vita game cards?" you're probably wondering if you live in North America or Europe. Well, not for long - production will stop at the end of Sony's fiscal year, aka March 2019. Digital distribution will live on, however. The PlayStation Vita launched in early 2012 (a bit earlier in Japan), so it's had a long life - not a terribly successful one, but a long one. The portable console remains fairly popular in its home country of Japan, riding on the success of indie JRPGs. Other than a small, dedicated fan base, there aren't many that will miss it in the West,...

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Apple could bundle 18W fast charger with this year's iPhones

Apple may finally be warming up to fast charging. Technically, the iPhone 8 and X support fast charging, but actually finding a charger to pull it off is trickier than it should be - not to mention costly. Going forward, Apple may start providing 18 W chargers with a USB-C port and a USB-C to Lightning cable. Chargelab has created 3D renders of that charger based on info from Apple's supply chain. 3D renders of the USB-C fast charger for the upcoming iPhones It deviates from Apple's current square-ish designs, but looks pretty standard. Speaking of, Apple will reportedly...

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OnePlus 6 is coming, watch the event live here

After weeks of rumors, leaked renders and teasers, the OnePlus 6 is finally going official. The device is coming with a tall notched screen, Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB RAM availability. The global launch is today, but India and China are separate events tomorrow. The actual phone is expected to go on sale on Monday. Also keep an eye on our homepage for the complete coverage of the event, including new announcements and hands-on impressions of the OnePlus 6.

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Vivo shopping carnival: up to 40% off on select phones, including the V5 models

Vivo invites you to the shopping Carnival. Starting today (May 16) and ending Friday (May 18) select vivo phones will get hefty discounts. If you shop with SBI Debit or Credit cards, you'll also get an additional 5% cashback on select models. You can find the offers here, but check out the highlights first. The best deals are for the company's V5 phones, but there are more deals. Phone Deal price MSRP Flipkart vivo V5 Plus INR 15,000 INR 26,000 INR 19,000 vivo V5s INR 13,000 INR 19,000 INR...

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Deal: Honor 10 and Bluetooth Sport earphones for £395 in UK

The Honor 10 made its global debut yesterday . The UK is a strategic market for the Huawei subsidiary, and the phone just appeared in its first promo deal. Clove is offering the Kirin 970-powered device for £395 with a free pair of Bluetooth Sport earphones. The Honor 10 arrives with 24 MP selfie camera and AI-assisted dual 16 MP + 24 MP setup on the back. It has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage with no microSD slot. Like all flagship devices, launched by Huawei in 2018, it sports a notch on its 5.84" display. There is also a 3,400 mAh battery with Huawei Super Charge...

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