Here's the first LG V30 complete render

Hours after LG itself confirmed the V30 will have a plastic OLED display we catch a glimpse of the upcoming flagship in a render. Given that the wallpaper is an old iPhone one, the image probably doesn't come from an official source, but chances are it's close to the real deal. It's likely built following the curve of the teaser from earlier and the proportions from the G6 for the top. The render shows a continuation of the design of the LG G6 with slim bezels and rounded screen corners. LG V30 The LG V30 will have a 6-inch OLED display of QHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect....

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See the Xiaomi Mi 5X internals in this teardown

Thanks to the first teardown of the Xiaomi Mi 5X we see the internals and also get some basic instructions on how to open up the phone. It's reasonably simple, as far as modern smartphones go. After you pry open the back panel you'll see the motherboard, sub board and the battery. The disassembly guide warns that the Mi 5X's internal connectors are not fixed with metal plates and therefore could loosen if the phone is dropped, leading to failures. Xiaomi Mi 5X teardown Above the 3,080mAh battery you can clearly see the fingerprint module as well as the motherboard...

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Get a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S7 for $340

Amazon's daily deals have a few gems today and among them are a couple of Galaxy S7's that are going for just $340. Granted, the S7 is no longer a flagship device, but at that price it's a real steal. And it's the last member of the S family to sport a flat screen so those not won over by the curved revolution might think twice about getting it. The phones in question are Refurbished (certified by Amazon) and come with a warranty. However one deal is about to sell out so you'd best hurry if you are interested. Deal 1 | 2

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FC Barcelona Oppo F11 coming next week

Oppo is all set to announce a new variant of the R11 smartphone. The company has started sending out invites for an August 8 event, hinting that the phone's FC Barcelona Edition will be the star of the event. The new model is expected to carry same specs as the standard R11 phone, but the UI is likely to be FCB-themed and some club logos will likely appear on the back. A different color scheme might also be on the cards. Pricing will likely be higher as with most limited edition handsets. Via

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ZTE's $40 Maven 2 gets Android 7.1.1 before the Galaxy S8

ZTE's Maven 2 might be a super-cheap, low-end phone, but it can now has something that even some flagships like Galaxy S8 don't have: Android 7.1.1 OS. The device has started receiving an update that bumps the OS version from 6.0 Marshmallow to 7.1.1 Nougat. AT&T is pushing out the update to units on its network. Carrying a build number of Z831V1.0.0B29 and weighing in at 1.16GB, the update also brings along AT&T App Select and June security patches. AT&T Address Book, however, should be removed post-update. Oh and yes, if you own a Galaxy S8/S8+, there's no reason to be sad, as a...

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Pre-orders for Asus Zenfone AR are now live in US

The Asus Zenfone AR - the world's first smartphone that lets users experience both augmented reality and virtual reality - is finally available in the US. The device is carrier exclusive to Verizon, which has it listed for $648. Of course, you can also go the contract way - zero-down followed by 24 monthly payments of $27 each. The unit on offers contains 128GB storage. There's currently no information on when shipments will begin. The handset will also be available in unlocked form at some point in future. Source | Via

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