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Gionee is definitely keeping busy lately. Only a few days ago the company unveiled the M7 and M7 Power and a recent TENAA filing suggest a third budget-oriented 18:9 device is on the way as well. Well, now we can bump the count with at least one more handset - the Gionee S11, which recently showed up on the Chinese certification authority's website as well. It seems Gionee has really taken the ultra-wide aspect ration trend to heart, since the S11...

Samsung has been pushing out an update to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in various countries in recent days to fix the recently discovered BlueBorne vulnerability, and the same update is now available for Indian users. At around 476 MB, this update is as big as the ones that have come before for Samsung’s 2017 flagships, partly because these updates now target a wide number of markets at the same time. September security patch is still missing As expected,...

One of the biggest concerns both fans and critics express regarding Samsung's Galaxy Note8 crown jewel is battery life. While in our in-depth review, we found that the Exynos-powered handset handles its 3,300 mAh worth of juice surprisingly well, the Snapdragon 835 variant could still benefit from a little bit of a boost. Also, having even an extra bit more battery is always a good thing. If you don't mind paying for the convenience in pocket weight,...

It looks like Samsung’s beta program for Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8 (fingers crossed Samsung will also offer the beta for its latest Note flagship this time around) will launch with support for Samsung Pay from the very first day. One of our Galaxy S8 units is receiving a Samsung Pay update that adds support for Oreo. This particular device is located in Sweden, and given the beta program usually starts in Europe and South Korea first, the update...

Last week, Xiaomi reinforced its Redmi value lineup with yet another strong offer - the Redmi Note 5a. But as appealing as the 720p, Snapdragon 435 device is, considering its €89 starting price, what fans are truly waiting on is its bigger brother - the Redmi Note 5. Besides one a bit more substantial leak, there really hasn't been much info on the next member of XIaomi's legendary value branch. A new set of renders has recently popped-up online...

The vivo X20 and X20 Plus are undoubtedly two of the more interesting new devices to take on the ultrawide aspect trend. They were finally unveiled last week and didn't exactly fly under the radar, thanks to seductive specs sheets. vivo X20 | vivo X20 Plus As promised, sales for the smaller vivo X20 have commenced today and the phone can be picked up in in gold, rose gold or black from a variety of Chinese retailers, including JD.COM, Sunisung,...

As we draw nearer to Google's October 4 unveiling event, Pixel 2 leaks are spreading like wildfire. With that, we are picking up info on some solid flagship specs and fairly anticipated color options and price points. The biggest concern to date, however, has probably been the design of the smaller Pixel 2. This is definitely not our first glimpse of the phone's alleged profile, but today does bring a new photo of what are quite plausibly screen...

In another place and another time, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus would have been one of the hottest things around. Swathed in hype, causing a stir, bringing the free ride of the competition's flagships to an abrupt and painful halt. Read More........

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: Bag yourself a pair of Active InEar headphones for...

Yesterday we finally found out when to expect the LG V30 to reach the United States, after its announcement at IFA at the end of August. The Korean company's new flagship smartphone will be available at Verizon on October 5, AT&T on October 6, and T-Mobile on October 13. So with its successor's launch that close, it's no surprise really that last year's V20 has now dropped to a new all-time low, price-wise. You can grab an unlocked V20 from...

It’s Friday, so it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over the Internet to find something we’ve listed. Gear S3 classic Ceran Hot by Marco Bertulies ...

Apple has launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in India today, alongside 8 other countries, including Andorra, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and Slovenia. In India, the device is priced at INR 64,000 ($975) and INR 77,000 ($1179)...

Now that we're getting ever closer to the October 16 event during which Huawei will make the Mate 10 series official, the Chinese company has started ramping up the teasers for its next flagship device. In a new short video posted on Twitter, Huawei brazenly claims that the Mate 10 "is not a smartphone" - that's a direct quote as you can see. What is it then, you wonder? Well, the company refers to it as "an intelligent machine". Delivering the...

We have obtained some information about Samsung’s next flagship smartphone. The company has started Galaxy S9 firmware development. The version numbers confirm that there will be two models, which means that we can expect a Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to be released in 2018. Galaxy S9 firmware development begins Two separate Galaxy S9 firmware are being developed, G960FXXU0AQI5 and G965FXXU0AQI5. The...

Another day, another Huawei smartphone appears. This time is the Huawei Nova 2i that appeared on the Malaysian department of Vmall, the manufacturer's official online retail store. It comes with FullView display and four cameras and just barely resembles the already launched Huawei nova 2 and Huawei nova 2 plus. The phone might look familiar from images - this is actually the international version of the Huawei Maimang 6 that got announced last...

Four weeks ago, Oreo landed on the OnePlus 3 beta channel. Soon, its successor - the OnePlus 5 - will join it, judging by results found on GeekBench. This is not official mind you, the beta channel for the 5 still distributes Android 7.1.1 Nougat. And even once it hits the beta channel, the final release will be some way off. There's time for OnePlus to launch the Oreo update around New Year's like it did last time. OnePlus was pretty quick with...

HMD Global GM for Australia and New Zealand confirmed that Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 would get an Android Oreo update. Although this is not the first time we hear about the upgrade, the official said the company would push it before the end of the year. The three mid-range Nokia phones came with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and are receiving monthly software and security updates. There is a slight modification of the UI, but the OS is...

We reported earlier this month that Samsung has started developing the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. A Geekbench listing has been spotted today which mentions the Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update. It’s likely that tests are being performed on this firmware update as the development progresses. Galaxy S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update In our report earlier this month, we mentioned...

With the a new generation of Gear IconX headphones headed to stores, Samsung is clearing out the inventory of the older model - and it's a great deal. The fully wireless earbuds are down to just $50, a quarter of their retail price (i.e. $150 off). Keep in mind that this deal is while supplies last (obviously) and only the White color option is available (the Black ones ran out before our eyes). Also, shipping isn't very fast - it's free, but you'll...

Amazon has slashed the price of Samsung’s InEar headphones by 57%, so you can currently pick up a pair for just $12.92. For those unaware, these are the same earphones that ship in the box of the firm’s smartphones, with the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 being the only exceptions. If you want to take advantage of this particular promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We’d advise you to hurry,...

GoPro unveiled the Hero6 Black, which brings 60fps recording at 4K resolution (double what the previous Black could achieve). The company uses a custom processor - dubbed GP1 - which enables the higher frame rates. The new model can also record 1080p / 240fps and 2.7K / 120fps video. The Electronic Image Stabilization has been improved as well, the Hero6 Black offers EIS at up to 4K / 30fps and 1080p / 120fps. The GP1 chip also promises improved...

The S Pen has been a permanent fixture on Samsung’s Galaxy Note lineup. It improves the stylus with each iteration to provide more functionality to users. In a new interview with Hyesoon Jeong, the Principal Engineer of Framework R&D Group for Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business Team, Samsung explains how it optimized the S Pen for Galaxy Note 8. Optimizing the S Pen for Galaxy Note 8 Jeong...

The first India Mobile Congress 2017 wrapped up this week, and the results are in - Samsung Galaxy Note8 won the "Gadget of the Year" award. According to judges, the phone got the prize mostly because of the "Make for India" Bixby optimization that allows the assistant to understand various Indian accents. The Galaxy Note8 is the top Samsung device of the year, as we established in our review. The phone has a great dual camera with 2x Optical Zoom...

Recent reports suggest that there’s a Samsung Windows Mixed Reality headset in the pipeline. We first heard rumors about a Samsung VR device codenamed Odyssey last year. The new device is going to complement the entry-level Gear VR headset with more powerful technology. It will also mark the departure of Samsung’s partnership with Oculus. Several official-looking renders of this headset were leaked online a few days back. Samsung Windows Mixed Reality...

Samsung has kicked off an unmissable deal on the first-generation Gear IconX, which feature 4GB of internal storage for independent music playback. As part of a clearance sale to make way for the Gear IconX (2018), the firm has slashed $150 off the retail price of the wireless earbuds, so you can pick up a pair for just $49.99. Related: New Gear IconX earbuds are more comfortable, can launch...

The Galaxy Note 8 was named ‘Gadget of the Year’ at the inaugural India Mobile Congress (IMC) on Friday. The handset, which launched in the region on September 12, is Samsung’s most powerful—and expensive—smartphone to date, featuring a 6.3-inch Infinity Display, an Exynos 8895/Snapdragon 835 CPU, 6GB of RAM, a dual-camera setup and an S Pen. “At Samsung, we believe in inspiring the world and bringing...

Samsung has been integrating its Internet of Things (IoT) platform SmartThings into various devices and home appliances over the past couple of years. Its latest smart TVs can control SmartThings-compatible home appliances, lights, sensors, and more. The company had showcased a SmartThings Link dongle for the Nvidia Shield TV at CES earlier this year, and it is now available for pre-order. The SmartThings Link easily plugs into the Android TV-based...

Oppo F3 appeared back in May, but Oppo already decided to launch a successor to the phone, dubbed "selfie master". Its name is Oppo F5, and it already started popping up on various advert places. We got a tip that the phone appeared on two posters with celebrities Alden Richards and Sarah Geronimo. The Oppo F5 will have one camera on the back and will also appear to be the first Oppo device with a fingerprint scanner on the back, instead of the...

Verizon has mentioned on its support pages for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge that it has released a new software update to the phones. The update brings improved voice recognition for OK Google and S Voice, regular bug fixes, improvements to Wi-Fi calling, and August 2017 security patch. There are some improvements for corporate owners as well. The firmware version for the Galaxy S7 is NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQH4...

According to a new report, the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active launch seems like a possibility now. Ever since the first “Active” handset was launched by Samsung back in 2013, all of the rugged Galaxy S handsets that have followed have been exclusive to AT&T in the US. It started with the Galaxy S4 but it looks like AT&T’s exclusivity will end with the Galaxy S8. It was reported previously that...

Welcome to a new edition of Themes Thursday! We have eight new themes for you today, and we’ve tried to select something for everyone. The first two themes in our list are from designer Binod Kumar Ray, who has published a lot of impressive icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. The RedTailUI theme has Material UI-inspired design and a darker color scheme, while the TrailsUI theme has wavy wallpapers and a brighter color combination. This week’s list...

The Google Assistant has reached another platform today, following Android, iOS, and the Google Home device. Starting now, it's also available on Android TV - first on the Nvidia Shield TV console. In the coming months, it will be rolled out to Sony Bravia TVs running Android TV too. Google Assistant on Android TV can be told to play a wide variety of content - movies, TV shows, YouTube clips, and music. It supports HBO Now and Netflix for the first...

Amazon has launched a new redesigned Fire TV with features like 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos, Alexa and more for $69.99. Amazon Fire TV The new Fire TV has been completely redesigned. Gone is the puck shaped, Apple TV-like design and in its place is a more compact, Chromecast-like design. With the built-in HDMI cable, the device now plugs straight into your TV without taking up additional space below it, although it will still need to be powered using the...

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 covered today. Deals Daily Deal: Take 20% off a SmartThings Hub Firmware News Galaxy...

Just two days after the official launch of the M7, Gionee announced another phone from the same series named M7 Power at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2017. It has a massive 5,000 mAh power cell, but is otherwise less powerful than the Gionee M7. The Gionee M7 Power has a Snapdragon 435 SoC with octa-core 1.4 GHz processor. It is paired with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, and there is a microSD slot for expanding it by up to 256 GB. You do get dual SIM...

The price of the LG V30 has been a bit of a mystery, but stores and carriers in the UK and the US have finally slapped price tags on the flagship. US AT&T will have V30 units in stores from October 6 (next Friday) and pre-orders start the day before. On a 30-month plan, the you will be paying $27 a month. That works out to $810 total. T-Mobile will be taking pre-orders from October 5 (next Thursday) and online sales will begin on October 13....

iPhone's Apple A11 Bionic chipset obliterated the Android competition in both single and multi-core benchmarks, but it is paired with only 3GB of RAM. So are the new iPhones actually faster than the best Android runners? There are many ways to measure speed and multitasking is one of them - it is an integral part of the smartphone experience. So, here's what happens when you put an iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8 head to head. Keep in mind that...

Huawei's portfolio of mobile products includes a 360-degree camera named CV60 that was limited only to China until today. The Chinese manufacturer finally brought the gadget to Hungary, meaning it is starting its European rollout. Huawei Panorama 360 Camera Each of the two cameras has a 1/3.06" Sony sensor and f/1.8 lens. Photos max out at 5326 x 2688 pixels while video recording comes in either 1920 x 960 (30 fps) or 1280 x 640 (30 fps again)....

Samsung has released a long-awaited update—T820XXU1AQI2— for the Galaxy Tab S3 in the Netherlands, which bundles support for HDR video streaming for Netflix, in addition to a handful of bug fixes and security improvements—but unfortunately, there’s no word on what exactly they do. The full changelog can be seen below: A new feature for Samsung Pass Support for Netflix HDR Kids Mode can be reinstalled...

The Essential phone drew much attention from geeks the moment it was announced. There's a singular reason for that - it's made by a startup founded by Andy Rubin, often called the father of Android. And not just any startup, a $1.2 billion startup. So, how many phones has Essential sold since sales went live on September 9? BayStreet Research estimates that number is 5,000. Five thousand phones in the hands of consumers is not a huge number. Despite...

Amazon has announced not one or two but four new Echo products, the new Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot and the Echo Connect. Amazon Echo The new Echo is a complete redesign of the original Echo that was launched three years ago and went on to define the category. The new model has an improved speaker system comprising of a tweeter and a 2.5-inch down firing woofer with Dolby processing for improved audio quality. It also includes second generation far-field...

Back in April, an announcement revealed that the Moto X Pure Edition will get the Android Nougat. But owners of the phone that has the Moto X Style moniker elsewhere in the world had to wait five more months for the actual upgrade to arrive. Now tweets and tips from Moto X Pure owners reveal that the phone is finally getting its Nougat serving. Moto X Pure Edition with Android 7.0 Nougat The update brings the 7.0 version of Android along with a...

You can currently snag yourself a SmartThings Hub for $79.99 (20% off), which is a fantastic price to pay for a device that sits at the centre of the IoT household, allowing users to connect a host of appliances to the internet. If you’d like to take advantage of this promotion, all you need to do is hit the Buy Now button below — but Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available,...

October 17 will be a busy day for ZTE's brands - nubia is launching a new device and so is Axon. And there's a good chance that the new Axon M will be the more interesting of the two as it has two screens that fold out to form one big one. ZTE Axon M (Multy) Unlike Samsung's Galaxy X, which will likely use a single flexible screen, ZTE will use two separate panels with 1080p resolution each and (hopefully) a minimal bezel where the two screens meet....