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Nvidia has started pushing out a new update to its Shield and Shield K1 tablets. Listed as 'software upgrade 5.2', the update brings along a handful of changes, including improved compatibility with non-standard chargers. Other changes include GPS crash-related fixes as well as stability and security-related optimizations. The Android Security Patch Level has also been bumped to April 1. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some...

If are in the US and are planning to purchase a 360-degree camera, you might want to take a look at the deal Amazon is offering on the first-generation Samsung Gear 360. The retailer has the device listed on its website for $157. That, if you compare, translates into a discount of at-least $143 given that the South Korean company is officially selling the device for $299.99 in the country. No information on when the deal ends, so those interested...

Samsung's Gear Fit 2 has been available for almost a year, and Samsung keeps updating its smartwatches with new features. We've actually seen some of these features make it to the Gear S3, so it's great to see Samsung didn't forget about its entry-level smartwatch. One such update arriving enables better workout detection. When performing an exercise for more than 10 minutes, the watch will automatically activate its fitness tracking functions enabling...

Now that TCL is the company behind the physical BlackBerry device, Steve Cistulli, President of TCL Communication North America tweeted that the BlackBerry KEYone (Full review here) is under "extremely high demand" and is happy to see this level of excitement and momentum surrounding today's KEYone launch. Here's what Cistulli tweeted today in light of KEYone shortages: Today has vbeen an extraordinary day for the launch of the @BBMobile #KEYone...

The 4K Nest camera that was rumored earlier this month has been made official today. It's called Nest Cam IQ, and the "IQ" in the name stems from its facial recognition capabilities. This is an indoor security camera that can tell things apart from humans, but also has the ability to keep track of familiar faces, easily detecting strangers in your home. Thus, when it sends you an alert, it can tell you exactly who it saw, not just that it identified...

Apple doesn't usually announce new hardware at its annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) held in June, but this year things might be different. We've already heard that it will unveil a revamped MacBook lineup, a new iPad Pro, and the oft-rumored smart speaker with Siri built-in on that occasion. Today a new report says the Siri speaker has entered production, following a very long development period. The information allegedly comes from...

While Huawei still isn't ready to officially sell its flagship P-series handsets in the US, this year it's going to offer them up north in Canada for the first time ever. We're talking about both the P10 and the P10 Plus, and the phones have gone up for pre-order at Rogers today. The Huawei P10 can be had with 32GB of storage in black and Prestige Gold, the latter hue being exclusive to Rogers in Canada. It can be yours for $0 on a two-year Premium+...

Motorola's upcoming Moto Z2 Play has been leaking a lot lately, and a few days ago one such leak has revealed that it should become official on June 1 (tomorrow), at least in Brazil. In the meantime, Motorola's arm in Canada has teased an announcement for tomorrow too. So it's pretty much a given that the Z2 Play will finally be unveiled in a matter of hours. As usual in these cases, one retailer simply couldn't wait (or got the embargo ending wrong)...

The teaser campaign for the upcoming OnePlus 5 is already in full swing. The company's CEO has told us what chipset it's chosen for its next flagship smartphone, some color versions have been outed, and the headphone jack may be staying. Camera sample? Check. Earlier today you were invited to choose the design for the phone's retail box. And now we get an unofficial glimpse at what could be the big unveiling date for the OnePlus 5. The leaked poster...

Right on time, as previously announced, today is the release date for the unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ models in the US. We're talking about the officially sold versions of the two, keep in mind. You can find variants meant for certain international markets on eBay, for example, and those are indeed cheaper than the officially sanctioned iterations. However, if you go that route, you may be giving up proper after-sales support, and might also run...

The launch of Bixby Voice, the best aspect of Samsung’s AI-powered digital voice assistant, was delayed in the US. It was supposed to be launched along with the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Samsung had announced that Bixby Voice would be made available in the US later this spring. However, the company will reportedly miss its own deadline. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Bixby’s voice...

Oculus has just announced that it has added Chromecast support for the Gear VR. The latest version of the Oculus app on your compatible Galaxy device will let you stream virtual reality content to a nearby TV that’s connected to a Google Chromecast. Gear VR owners can hit the Cast button in the new Oculus app and then step inside the Gear VR so that they can enjoy the VR apps or games with their family and friends. With this feature,...

A lot of Google products and services aren't available in Canada as soon as they are out in the US, which for Canadians must be even more frustrating than for people in other parts of the world because of the geographical proximity of the two countries. Android Pay used to be in such a predicament, but not anymore. Today Google has finally decided to officially launch the service in Canada, following months of rumors and leaks anticipating the move....

If you've ever wanted to show other people what you're seeing inside Samsung's Gear VR headset in real time, this one's for you. The Oculus app for the Gear VR has just received Chromecast support. This means that you can choose the new Cast option in the latest version of the Oculus app, pick a TV, and then put your phone inside the Gear VR and start wearing the headset. Whatever you see and do in it will be live streamed to the TV through the...

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re highlighting five backgrounds that comply with Google’s Material Design guidelines. All of the images are available in a suitable resolution for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and just about any other smartphone on the market. If any of the following images float your boat and you want to download and set one as your wallpaper, simply tap on the photo to...

Remember Bixby? No, not the Google Now-esque (but don't call it that) feed of cards that sits to the left of your leftmost homescreen on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ (and is pictured below). No, not the Bixby Vision feature that looks at stuff through your camera's viewfinder and can identify the things it sees. No, we're talking about Bixby Voice. You know, Samsung's extremely overhyped virtual assistant that was supposed to (for some reason) live on...

Canon has announced the latest model in its Cinema range of video cameras, the EOS C200. The third generation Cinema EOS camera has a new 8.85 megapixel CMOS sensor along with a new Dual DIGIC DV6 image processor. It can record in the new Canon Cinema RAW Light at DCI 4K resolution in 60p/50p (10-bit) or 24p/25p/30p (12-bit). The camera is capable of recording both these formats internally to a CFast card. You can also record in MP4 up to 60p in...

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we published today. Deals Daily Deal: Save 8% on a Gear...

Now that the OnePlus 5 is about to launch, you may be wondering what that means for its two predecessors from last year, the 3 and the 3T, in terms of software support. The OnePlus 3 was discontinued when the 3T became official, and the 3T itself is now living its last days of availability, at least in some markets. The Chinese company has already promised to keep supporting the two, software-wise, but up until today we didn't get anything more...

Best Buy has today commenced sales of the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United States. The handsets are priced at $724.99 and $824.99, respectively, and are only available in the (slightly boring) Midnight Black hue. Obviously, there aren’t any differences between the unlocked model of the Galaxy S8 and the version you’d pick up through, say, AT&T. The only thing you’re gaining by opting...

We've seen the Huawei Honor 9 in multiple hues - blue, sky blue and yellow. A new leak adds more colors - the traditional white and grey (but no black). (Leaked) Huawei Honor 9 colors: Blue • Sky blue • Yellow • White • Grey Rumors so far point to an affordable alternative to the P10. The rumor mill thinks that the Honor 9 will have a 5.2" 1080p screen, dual camera (22MP color + 12MP B&W), a fast Kirin 960 chipset and a big 3,000mAh battery....

Last week, Samsung started distributing a maintenance update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in the United Arab Emirates — and now it’s rolling out an identical upgrade in the United Kingdom. While the release doesn’t bring any new features to the handsets, it does pack a plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements, including the changes included in this month’s security release. Read more: Samsung details contents of May security...

Huawei keeps expanding its MediaPad portfolio of tablets. The latest addition is the mid-range MediaPad M3 Lite 10 with an attractively slim 7.1 mm profile. The device also has four Harman/Kardon speakers for better audio experience. The 10.1" IPS display has 1920 x 1200 resolution. The M3 Lite runs on a Snapdragon 435 chipset with octa-core CPU and on Android Nougat with Huawei's in-house EMUI 5.1. The device has three RAM + storage options: 3...

The current trend sweeping the smartphone design field is creating "bezel-less" phones. That allows makers to give consumers what they want (big screens) without going over the limit of what they can handle (literally, what they can hold in their hand). Here's a size comparison of flagships past, present and future, compiled by @OnLeaks. Note the iPhone 8 (second from the left). It's about the size of a Google Pixel or a Huawei P10, but its screen...

Patience pays off - after EU and Korean pre-orders, Americans are next in line to get a Sony Xperia XZ Premium. At least those with $800 to spare. Amazon, Best Buy, Fry's and other retailers will offer the Sony flagship (but no carriers, for now). You'll be able to pre-order on June 12, the phone will be shipped a week later on June 19. You should be familiar with the specs that make the XZ Premium unique (if not, read our review), but do keep in...

My Knox was a free security solution from Samsung that enabled users to keep their work and personal data separate on one device. The My Knox app created a container which could only be accessed by an authorized user. All files and data would be safely encrypted within the container. It was a full virtual Android environment with its own home screen, launcher, apps and widgets. Samsung now has a more...

vivo announced that it signed a six-year partnership with FIFA and will be an official sponsor of its tournaments in the period, covering two cycles. The partnership begins with the Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, following the pinnacle of football - the World Cup next summer. The deal will also cover the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and its concomitant Confederations Cup a year earlier. During the partnership, the vivo logo will appear on advertising...

Ultimate Ears has announced a new limited edition set of colors and patterns for the BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM series of Bluetooth speakers. Part of the Second Street Collection, the new set includes eight new designs. As seen in the image above, these are Marina, After Hours, Cityscape, and Urban Zebra. In the image below we have Stone, Cashmere, Lilac, and Midnight Garden. The limited edition set will be available in select countries starting June,...

Apple might have a MacBook Pro refresh on its agenda for the WWDC conference. The current Pro's shipping dates were just pushed back to the day after the keynote on June 5. That could be a strong indication that Apple will announce a refresh of the Pro line during the keynote. Don't expect any big changes, the refresh will likely just include Intel's faster Kaby Lake chips and perhaps a Pro with 32GB of RAM. The new shipping dates affect the 15-inch...

Amazon has slashed 8% off the price of the recently-released Gear VR (2017) with Controller, meaning you can currently pick one up for $119.94. There’s a caveat, though. You’ll need to reside in the US (or know somebody who does and is willing to forward the package to you) in order to take advantage of the promotion. Read more: Hands-on with Samsung’s Gear VR controller Just like its predecessor,...

One of the most useful features in Android has to be Smart Lock. Smart Lock is a great way to make using your phone more convenient by letting you skip the lock screen security when certain conditions are met. You can set your phone to stay unlocked if it’s connected to a particular Bluetooth device (like your Gear smartwatch or your car stereo), when it’s at a certain location, or when the device is being actively used. On the Galaxy S8 and S8+,...

The Galaxy Note 7 recall last year was an unexpected crisis for Samsung last year. The company would never have thought that it would have to recall its new flagship smartphone twice before discontinuing production and taking billions in losses due to lost sales. The company conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and revealed the cause, it also highlighted the steps that it has taken to...

Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Gear Fit 2 which improves its heart-rate and exercise-tracking abilities. It also brings new ways for users to maximize the impact of their training. The company says that this update is going to make fitness tracking more intuitive and effective. For example, once a user completes an exercise with the Gear Fit 2, they will see a color-coded graph which will display time spent in various heart-rate...

Verizon has started pushing out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units on its network. Arriving as version MMB29M.N910VVRS2CQE1, the update fixes an email issue as well as brings along latest Android security fixes. In addition, the update also includes some changes to the Amazon Shopping app. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note Edge and the G Pad 10.1 LTE have also started getting new updates - a quick look at Verizon's website reveals these updates...

The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ are two of the most beautiful smartphones ever made, and (almost) everyone is awed by their design. The phones are expensive, and they feel premium thanks to their glass-and-metal build, but that also makes these phones more susceptible to drops. There’s Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as the rear of these smartphones, but it can shatter very...

OnePlus is once again outsourcing some of its decisions to the fans. The company is conducting a poll on Weibo for the design of the OnePlus 5 retail box. The box will be either in white or red with a "5" on the front. The number could be faded, 3D or the box may come with landscape orientation. One suggestion includes the words "Hello 5" on the front, suggesting that this could be the official slogan of the new flagship. To help your favorite design...

IDC analysts released their projections and expectations for the smartphone market in the next 5 years, and it looks promising. According to the company, the smartphone market will keep growing with steady temps following economic and technological growth. IDC projects that in 2017 a total of 1.517 billion smartphones will be shipped, with the number growing to 1.745 billion in 2021. The momentum will grow in 2018 due to improving economic conditions...

On Monday, the long-rumored Galaxy J3 (2017) broke cover in a series of leaked press renders, and now the Chinese variant of the handset has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance’s online database. As you’d expect, the listing doesn’t cast a light on any of the device’s internals, but it does reveal something else that’s particularly interesting: the Galaxy J3 (2017) submitted for testing was running Android 7.1. Why’s this interesting, I hear...

LG G6 fans in India got some good news today: the device received an official price cut of INR 10,000 ($155). The offer is part of the South Korean company's 20th anniversary celebrations in India. Grab the latest #LGG6 at Rs.10,000 off. Avail more such offers on the occasion of #LG 20th anniversary in India at https://t.co/qYKBmaJVsJ http://pic.twitter.com/RwsssK7NI2— LG India (@LGIndiaTweets) May 31, 2017 The handset is currently listed on Amazon...

Oppo has revealed the company's F3 "Selfie Expert" smartphone will soon get a Black Edition. A Facebook post confirmed the device will be launched in India on June 4. The F3 Plus was launched back in April and already has a Black Edition model. The F3, on the other hand, was launched earlier this month, and its Black Edition is being launched exactly a month after. Source | Via Read More........

We already know that the Oppo R11 will be officially unveiled on June 10. The device has been the subject of quite a few leaks recently and now, the Chinese company has officially released a video teaser for it. The video shows the handset in its full glory, confirming dual camera setup on the back, and black, gold, and pink color options. The R11 is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC and sport a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen. Other rumored...

The newly-unveiled Essential phone - dubbed Essential PH-1 - could start shipping by the end of June. In his first interview after the device's announcement, company's founder Andy Rubin said that they have plans to ship out reservations "within 30 days." For those who aren't in the know, the handset carries a $700 price tag, and isn't up for sale yet - you can currently reserve a unit by heading to the company's official website (for now registrations...

Right on schedule, the BlackBerry KEYone can be purchased in the United States starting tomorrow, May 31. The new BlackBerry can be purchased from a select number of Best Buy stores or on BestBuy.com, you can also order the KEYone on Amazon with Prime's two-day shipping for $549 from both stores. As it stands, Sprint availability is still up in the air, the press release states that "Additional carrier availability of the BlackBerry KEYone - including...

Today, a financial news website published a complete post of the payment service's launch in Canada, only to be taken down within the first hour it was live. When users on Reddit couldn't actually add any Canadian bank accounts to Android Pay, this is when they realized the website may have pulled the trigger a bit early. Since earlier reports alleged that Android Pay was going to launch in Canada on May 31, this occurrence only gives more credibility...

While it is the first P-series Huawei handset to be released in Canada, the P10 still isn't headed to the US unfortunately. Not through the official channels at least. But what if you are in the US and for some reason simply have to have a P10? Well, now there's a solution for your problem. One eBay seller with 99.7% positive feedback (out of more than 13,000 reviews) is offering to ship you the dual-SIM international model of the P10, namely the...