First live images of the iPhone 8 back surface

Apple is yet to announce a date for the iPhone 8 launch. But with the event closing in, the leaks are coming at a faster pace. The latest lead we have about the design is an image from the Foxconn factory. A picture of the iPhone 8 back is taken right before it is packaged and transferred to another line of production and you can see a fingerprint below the Apple logo. Apple will unveil three new phones in September and the orientation of the dual camera suggests this is the iPhone 8. But it's the fingerprint reader on the back that is perplexing. Jony Ive & co. seem to have...

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Lenovo K8 Plus with octa-core CPU and 3GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

A new Lenovo device has been spotted in a benchmark listing. The device is dubbed K8 Plus, and has surfaced on Geekbench. The listing in question reveals some key specs including, Mediatek's MT6757CD SoC (Helio P25), 3GB RAM, and Android 7.1.1 OS. Sadly, nothing else is currently known about the handset. However, given that it has started appearing in benchmark listings, we expect to hear more about the phone sooner than later. And needless to say, we'll update you as and when that happens. Via

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LG Q6 India launch set for this week

The LG Q6 - which was unveiled last month, and is currently only available in the company's home country of South Korea - is all set to land in India this week. Specifically, the device will be launched on August 10, and will be an Amazon exclusive in the Asian country. There's currently no information on pricing, but given that the launch is just a few a days away, the wait isn't long. As for availability in other major markets, Europe is expected to get the handset later this month (German launch is currently tipped for August 21). Source | Via

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Amazon resumes BLU phone sales after brief suspension

Last week, Amazon suspended sales of BLU smartphones citing security reasons. The step came in the wake of reports that the devices still collect unauthorized personal data, and send it to a server based in China. Well, looks like the matter has been sorted out, as the online retailer has resumed the sales. Hey BLU fans! After a false alarm, BLU devices are now back up for sale on Amazon. https://t.co/XKqFyEiBI0#BLU #BoldLikeUs #Amazon— BLU Products (@BLU_Products) August 4, 2017 For the uninitiated, the Adups OTA application (a 3rd party firmware update app) is the software...

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Google Pixel gets $200 price cut, free Daydream View headset included as well

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase any of the Google's Pixel series smartphones, you'll be glad to know that the devices have received official price cuts in the country. The Pixel XL is currently going for $569, which translates into $200 discount. The standard Pixel, on the other hand, is listed for $524. So you get to save $125 there. Oh, and aside from the discounts, Google is also bundling a free Daydream View headset with both handsets, adding $79 more to your savings. In addition to Pixel phones, the Mountain View California based company is also offering back...

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House of Marley Smile Jamaica Wireless Review

Good sounding inexpensive earphones are rare. Good sound inexpensive wireless earphones are practically nonexistent. So when we tried the Smile Jamaica Wireless from House of Marley and found it to be a great combination of price and performance, we had to do a full review. The Smile Jamaica Wireless are a wireless version of the Smile Jamaica wired earphones. The wireless model has a neckband design that dangles from your neck. Between the complexity of fully wireless earphones, such as the AirPods, and something with longer cables, the neckband style is a good compromise and slowly...

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