Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 is now in stores, but with limited qualities

Complete with quite a few new features, like the ECG reader and fall detection, not to mention a bigger screen and thinner, refined design, the Apple Watch Series 4 seems like a great fit for any athletically-inclined techie out there. For those really into the sports look, there is the Nike+ line, which took a bit longer to arrive, but is now officially...

Windows 10 October 2018 Update could delete some of your files

A few days ago, Microsoft held a pretty announcement-packed hardware event. It also saw the unveiling of the sixth major Windows 10 update - the October 2018 one. In a rather new and worrying development, however, Redmond has decided to temporarily pull the update, skipping its original October 9 public roll-out date and with good reason. Apparently,...

The Samsung Galaxy S10 will likely have a dedicated AI unit

The AI race is a rather interesting one, mainly for its dynamic and multi-faceted nature. While most still tend to associate the term AI with voice assistants, their various quirks and hardly universal appeal, the tech industry, as a whole, has been making serious strides behind the scenes, optimizing all sorts of task, like image recognition and...

Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL price and full review leaks with iPhone XS Max camera shoot-out

It's a juicy one this time and pretty much completes the list of the still unknown features of the upcoming Google Pixel duo. The first source of information about the pricing and some key features comes from a leaked UK carrier's brochure while the second batch of information comes from a Hong Kong-based website's review. Yep, another review of...

A new batch of Moto G7 renders spotted online

It is admittedly a bit early to be discussing the new Moto G generation in any depth. Still, rumors have already started pouring in, including an alleged release time frame of Q1 or the beginning of Q2 2019 and even a set of rumor-based renders. A fresh new leak, straight from the quite reputable Twitter of one Steve, a.k.a. OnLeaks, appears to confirm...

BlackBerry KEY2 LE now available for preorder in the US via Amazon

Back at IFA, BlackBerry announced a more affordable version of the BlackBerry KEY2, which it called the LE or Light Edition. It's a lower cost version of the $549 KEY2 with a few key differences, mainly in the polycarbonate (hard plastic) build materials, lower-end camera and processor, less RAM, and smaller battery. If you're okay with saving $100...

Asus Zenfone Max (M2) and Zenfone Max Pro (M2) get certified with Android Oreo on board

Asus seems to be working on successors for both the Zenfone Max (M1) and the Zenfone Max Pro (M1). The upcoming devices are unsurprisingly going to be called Zenfone Max (M2) and Zenfone Max Pro (M2). Both of them have recently been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission in Russia. This process has confirmed the handsets' names, and revealed...

Facebook Lite makes its way to iOS

Facebook Lite has been available for Android since 2015, though for a long time it was only accessible from developing markets. This year it finally reached the US, the UK, and other developed markets, and now it's ready to make the jump to iOS as well. The app is currently only installable if you have an iOS device and are located in Turkey. So...

OnePlus 6T now gets portrayed inside a bunch of cases, 3.5mm jack confirmed to be missing

The OnePlus 6T gets official later this month, and recently the Chinese company's teasers have been competing for our attention with a huge amount of leaks. OnePlus has already officially confirmed that the phone will not come with a 3.5mm headset jack, and also that it will sport an under-display fingerprint scanner. If for some reason you still...

Deal: Samsung US will double the value of the phone you trade in for a Galaxy Note9

The $1,000 launch price of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 can seem a bit steep, but you don't have to pay sticker price. Not even close - starting today and until November 3 you can grab a brand new Note9 straight from Samsung for $400 and a trade-in phone. The best part of the new promo is that Samsung will double the value of the trade-in phone for up...

Lenovo may be looking to launch the Z5 outside of China

Remember the Lenovo Z5 - the mid-ranger with ever-growing bezels? Controversy aside, it's still an attractive smartphone with an aggresive price and it looks like it's doing well in China. And we have a good reason to believe it's stepping outside of its home market soon. We've received a tip with what seems to be a teaser poster scheduling an October...

Instagram introduces Nametag, an easy way to add people in real life

Instagram added a new feature to its mobile app called Nametag. With Nametag, you can create and customize your own nametag, that others can then scan to follow you. The Nametag option is under the menu on the top right of the screen on your Profile. From here you can customize your name tag. To scan someone else's tag, just go to the same menu and...

Google trolling episode 2: Pixel 3 Super Selfie Mode in focus

Google has started hyping up its upcoming duo of Pixel smartphones in an unconventional way. Just the other day, Google's team mocked the Pixel Ultra rumors and now, the long-running rumor about a Super Selfie Mode is in focus. That mode is supposed to take advantage of the rumored dual camera setup placed on the humongous notch. Allegedly, one of...

Samsung Q3 guidance is out, new profit records set

Samsung just released its earnings guidance for Q3 2018 and things look pretty solid. According to the report, the company is back on track by smashing another profit record. The projected sales are KRW 64-66 trillion, which equates to around $57.5 billion. These sales have generated KRW 17.4-17.6 trillion ($15.5 billion) operating profit. We still...

Amazon India heavily discounts the OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 is a good value smartphone with an original price tag of $529, but with the OnePlus 6T release coming up, the company is slashing some prices and clearing stock to make room for the new one. So starting October 10, Amazon India will be selling the current flagship at a heavily discounted price. The OnePlus 6's asking price will be as...

Rosso Red Pocophone F1 will be on sale in India on October 11

The bold Rosso Red version of the Pocophone F1 didn't show up for last month's sale in India, but you'll have a chance to snag one next week. The Steel Blue, Graphite Black and the special Armored Edition will be available as well. The sale starts on October 11 at 12am local time. The price for the 6/64GB model is INR 21,000, same as before (note...

iOS 12 gets faster start than iOS 11, already the most popular version

There's no denying that Apple has one of the best, if not the best, software support of its smartphones. By supporting older devices, the adoption rate of the newest version of its OS ramps up pretty fast and this year's release of the iOS 12 is no exception. According to Mixpanel's statistics, iOS 12 already powers 47.54% of Apple's phones as opposed...

Qualcomm's 8150 next flagship SoC gets Bluetooth certification

2019 is just around the corner and with it Qualcomm's next flagship SoC based on the 7nm manufacturing process. So far, information about it has been scarce, but one thing keeps popping up - the 8150 name suggesting that the company is looking to change its naming convention once again. Just the other day, Android 9.0 Pie system files hinted at the...

Huawei Mate 20 shows off its waterdrop-styled notch in press images

It seems that there's not much mystery left in Huawei's October 16 event as we've come across most of the key specs, features, design and even prices of the Mate 20 Pro. The regular Mate 20, however, has remained overshadowed by its more premium sibling in more than one way and it's only now that we finally get to see it in full. According to the...

Sony Xperia XZ3 is now available in the UK for £699

Sony's latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ3, was announced in late August at IFA. It's been on pre-order in the UK since September 1. And following what was undoubtedly a pretty lengthy pre-order period, it finally became available today. Only Clove seems to have the units in stock at the moment, but the phone's wider UK release is expected...

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL now leak in "Sand", which is a pale pink

Google is set to finally unveil the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at an event next week, following an unstoppable barrage of leaks that we've seen for a while now. But there's still time for one more leak before that. This time, we're treated to the first outed press renders of the "Sand" color version for the two phones. Here they are, side by side: To...

Huawei Mate 20 and 20 Pro prices revealed

With all the rumors about Huawei's upcoming flagship phablets lately, we still know nothing about prices. Well, thanks to a fresh new report, that gap in our Mate 20 and 20 Pro knowledge is now fixed. The pricing list contains other phones as well and comes in Swiss francs. Also, note that these prices are from the local distributors to retailers...

Asus ROG phone coming to the US on October 18

Asus is bringing the ROG Phone to New York on October 18. To be clear, this is the original ROG phone, the one that was announced back in June (four months ago!) and has been in limbo ever since. The tweet is not the most detailed, it just says "details to follow". Still, the timing does tie in with the late-October shipping date we got off a GearBest...

Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus will get Pie this month, Nokia 8 and 8 Sirocco are next

Who is getting a slice of Pie? The Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus are first in line, they'll get Android 9.0 this month. Next up are the Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco will be updated in November. The Nokia 8 launched in October 2017 with 7.1 Nougat, so in its first year of support the 8 will go through two major Android versions. In total HMD's Android...

HMD unveils True Wireless Earbuds and Pro Wireless Earphones

While the new Nokia 7.1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack, HMD unveiled a couple of wireless headphones for those who want to go untethered. The True Wireless Earbuds offer ultimate portability. They weigh just 5g each and are sweat and splash resistant, so you can take them anywhere. As with most such earbuds, these come with a carrying case that also...

Nokia 7.1 hands-on review

The Nokia 7.1 may have a dual camera and a tall-aspect screen like the Nokia 7 Plus, but otherwise, the new phone is a thorough update of its predecessor. It adds a faster processor, a bigger HDR-capable PureDisplay, better cameras, better build, modern design while retaining the reasonable price, the wide availability, and the Android One experience. Source:...

Nokia 7.1 announced with 5.84" HDR10 display and Snapdragon 636

HMD Global just unveiled the new Nokia 7.1 - a well-crafted mid-range device with sleek design at an affordable price point. The Nokia 7.1 is built around a PureDisplay notched panel with 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution and a 5.84-inch diagonal. It's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and boasts HDR10 support, which is a rather rare feature in the segment....

Watch Nokia 7.1's announcement live here

The rumor mill has been going steady for the past few weeks thanks to plenty of leaks about the upcoming Nokia smartphones. We saw screens, CAD-based renders, and even official press images, but now it's time for the official event. The stream begins at 4 PM UTC and you can follow it in the video below. Nokia 7.1 appeared yesterday with a 5.84" LCD...

ZTE violates probation, court-appointed monitor to stay for two more years

ZTE troubles aren't over. When the ban on buying US-made tech was lifted, ZTE agreed to take in a court-appointed monitor, who will keep an eye for future violations. The monitor was initially to stay until the end of 2020, but a US court just tacked on 2 more years. The reason is that ZTE violated its probation, specifically it didn't dismiss the...

Panasonic introduces Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro with dual cameras and AI Face Unlock

Panasonic India has just introduced the Eluga X1 upper mid-range smartphone. It comes with a Helio P60 chipset, dual cameras, AI Face Unlock and Pro variant with more RAM and storage. The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro share the same body, but Panasonic gave the latter 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Both phones come with octa-core CPU running at 2 GHz and...

Spotify app now available on Garmin's fenix 5 Plus series of watches

Spotify has arrived on the Garmin fenix 5 Plus series of watches. The trio had Music mode from the beginning, but supported only iHeartRadio and Deezer. Follow the Source link to check out the Spotify app. You can download it onto your watch through the ConnectIQ app on your phone. Spotify is now supported on: fenix 5S Plus • fenix 5 Plus • fenix...

Flurry Analytics: Apple iPhone XS lineup sells better than the 2017 trio of iPhones

Flurry Analytics is a company that analyzes mobile apps and their download numbers. In its latest research, it used data from over a million apps to estimate iPhone XS sales and to compare them to the iPhone X and iPhone 8 market performance. According to the analysts, this year's iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have proven to be a success and bring...

Moto G7 leaked specs reveal battery and camera improvements, bigger display

With the Moto G7 design already seen, we can now turn our attention to its internals. A leaked list of the general specs - ones that you'd usually find on a retail box - coming from an unnamed source reveal a lot about the handset. Rumor-based render According to the screenshot, the Moto G7 will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display and going by the...

OnePlus 6T promo video compares in-display FP readers to the pyramids

The in-display fingerprint reader is the cornerstone of the OnePlus 6T promo campaign. In fact, the company's management is betting that the positives it brings will be enough to offset the sacrifices that had to be made for it. So, here's another video from the "Unlock The Future" campaign. What do the Egyptian pyramids, the balloon of the Montgolfier...

Motorola One Power launching on October 5 in India

Motorola's first Android One device for the Indian market, the Motorola One Power, was announced back in September and it is now hitting the shelves. Starting tomorrow you will be able to buy a unit exclusively through Flipkart. You can already find the handset on Flipkart's listing for INR 15,999 ($217) with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The retailer...

Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL pre-orders stating right after the October 9 event

We've got more than one reason to be excited about Google's October 9 event. We are waiting on a duo of Pixel 3 phones, a Pixelbook, a wireless charging stand and the next-generation Chromecast device. Now more good news arrived - those who are mostly in for the smartphones will be able to pre-order the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL right after the event....

Quad-cam Samsung Galaxy A9s specs revealed

Samsung is preparing to jump into four-cam territory after introducing the Galaxy A7 (2018) with three cameras. The new addition is also part of the Galaxy A series but with four snappers on the back. 10 days ago we wrote about a Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, which later was said to actually come as a Galaxy A9s. The German source that first leaked...

The affordable BlackBerry Evolve arrives on October 10

BlackBerry and its manufacturing partner Optiemus jointly introduced at the beginning of August two smartphones called Evolve X and Evolve. While the former was released on Amazon the very same month, the latter, which is a more affordable device with more basic specs, was said to come in September. We are already in October, but finally, BlackBerry...

Google Assistant gets a new look on mobile, adds touch to the reply cards

Google Assistant is getting a new interface on Android devices that will make it easier to get things done and cut the number of steps as well. Google has announced that it will add touch-interactive elements to replies within Google Assistant for better and quicker interactions with your phone. New Overview look For example, when you ask Google...

Our iPhone XS video review is now up

The iPhone XS. iPhone X successor, proud notch bearer, today's iOS flagship for people who don't enjoy very big phones. Like every year, Apple promised huge improvements in this model compared to its predecessor, especially when it comes to the rear camera system and overall performance. So do those promises hold up? What's the iPhone XS really like?...

Wi-Fi is finally getting easy to understand version numbers

The Wi-Fi Alliance has finally figured out that the versioning system it's been using to describe the different generations of the technology is simply not intuitive, or easy to understand by the average consumer. It's amazing that this realization took decades to materialize, but hey, let's focus on the good news. And that's the fact that Wi-Fi...

Sharp Aquos Zero uses an in-house developed curved OLED with a huge notch

Sharp's latest smartphone was unveiled in Japan today. It's the Aquos Zero, which features the company's first OLED panel designed and manufactured in-house. It's a curved 6.2-inch 1440x2992 screen with support for the DCI-P3 color space and Dolby Vision, and as you can see it comes with a huge notch. Not just that, but the parts of the top bezel...

iPhone XS Max can't beat the Huawei P20 Pro in DxOMark camera ranking

The iPhone XS Max has a great camera system, but it doesn't best the one featured by the Huawei P20 Pro. At least that's the case in DxOMark's testing. The firm put Apple's latest and greatest smartphone through its usual process, and its overall score is 105. That's a very good result, but still falls short of the P20 Pro's 109. So what makes the...

Here's the LG V40 ThinQ price, there are pre-order deals too

The LG V40 ThinQ will be available in the US from October 18 (Thursday two weeks from now). Check out the US prices below (AT&T price is still TBD). Do keep reading after that, there are some pre-order goodies. Carrier Price US Cellular $900 T-Mobile $920 Sprint $960 Verizon $980 If you pre-order a V40, you'll get a DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal along...

The LG Watch W7 marries Wear OS features to a classic analog watch movement

Progress and tradition rarely go hand in hand - you can have either a feature-packed digital smartwatch or the classic beauty of an analog watch. The LG Watch W7 aims to offer the best of both worlds. LG Watch W7 It's a fully fledged Wear OS watch with a 1.2" LCD touchscreen (360 x 360px). But poking through that screen are the hands of a watch mechanism...

LG V40 ThinQ hands-on review

Someone was inevitably going to do it, and it makes all the sense in the world for it to be LG - the V40 ThinQ is the first phone with both an ultra wide-angle and a telephoto cam on its back. Of course, there's a 'regular' one in between them, for a total of three actual distinct self-sufficient modules unlike. previous triple-cam setups. Source:...

LG V40 ThinQ goes official with regular, ultra wide and telephoto cameras

The LG V40 ThinQ is the first phone in the world that lets you take an ultra wide-angle shot or zoom in, thanks to the three cameras on its back. From the 107° ultra wide lens, through the 78° main lens to the 45° telephoto lens, the new flagship covers 3x worth of optical zoom (the lenses are 16-25-50mm in 35mm equivalent). The main camera features...

Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra renders and video show small bezels for its 6.5-inch display

Yesterday two unannounced Sony devices got leaked CAD-based renders and videos, namely the Xperia XA3 and L3. Now the exact same thing has happened for the Xperia XA3 Ultra. Like the name implies, this is likely to launch alongside the XA3 as its bigger sibling. And it's definitely going to be large, sporting a 6.5-inch touchscreen with 1080x2160...

New Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K gets Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for under $50

Amazon has announced the new Fire TV Stick 4K, an upgraded version of its compact and popular Fire TV Stick that, as the name suggests, now supports 4K resolution. It's more than just basic 4K, however. The Fire TV Stick 4K supports all the latest and greatest HDR standards, including HDR-10, HDR-10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. Audio isn't forgotten,...

Analyst expects global tablet sales will keep declining, iPad won't be affected

Unsurprisingly for most, the tablet shipments will continue to fall each year, according Digitimes's market research. In 2019, the forecast is 141 million units sold while in 2021-2023, vendors will ship just around 120 million units. One of the biggest culprits is the ever-growing screen size of modern smartphones, which cannibalize the sales of...