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Apple sends out 2018 iPhone launch invite, here’s the date of unveiling

After months of waiting, we finally have the confirmed dates for the 2018 Apple iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based tech firm has sent out media invitation revealing the date when we will be seeing the next-gen iPhone lineup. As it happens every time, Apple is holding the event in the month of September and on the same day as last year. The date, however, is different this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C22Vo1

Here’s how much Apple CEO earned in the last seven years as compared to the Facebook CEO

Apple is no doubt one of the most profitable companies in the world and as one can expect its CEO gets paid generously. To bring this in reference, Equilar the firm that provides executive compensation benchmarking did some number crunching and came up with the total amount of money Tim Cook earned since he took up the position of CEO at Apple. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MCS48Y

How to check PNR status using WhatsApp

Till sometime back, checking your PNR or live train status was a tedious job. As train passengers were required to call on the Indian Railway’s reservation enquiry number ‘139’ or spend too much time in front of their computer screen for updates. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NAhvEA

Asus ROG Scar II, Hero II gaming laptops launched at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990

Asus has been aggressively expanding its gaming laptop line up in India. Adding to the list are three new gaming laptops falling under the ‘ROG’ series. The list includes two variants of ROG SCAR II and a variant of ROG Hero II. The Taiwanese tech firm is stressing on the gaming laptops’ keyboard, narrow bezel display and few inbuilt tech to keep the device cool and at its best. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wwPjLv

Apple Watch Series 4 shows off its big display in a leaked render

The first renders showing the upcoming iPhone XS and its bigger sibling (possibly to be called iPhone XS Plus) weren't it in terms of Apple-related leaks for the day. We've also got an official looking render of the Apple Watch Series 4. At first sight it's got a familiar look, and it's even expected to have the exact same length and width as its predecessor. The difference, however, is in the screen. Specifically, the fact that the Series 4 will employ a bigger display in the same chassis, by trimming the bezels. Past rumors said the new panel would be around 15% bigger. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PQCzby via

Apple iPhone XS and its bigger sibling get pictured in leaked renders

While this year's three new iPhone models have been leaking a lot as we get closer to the September 12 event during which they'll get official, there's been some controversy around their names. Not anymore, according to a new report from 9to5Mac. The successor to the iPhone X, with its similar looks and 5.8" touchscreen, will allegedly be called iPhone XS. This is a certainty, apparently. What's less clear is what the bigger, 6.5" model will be called - iPhone XS Plus perhaps? Anyway, here they are, one on top of the other, in the first leaked render depicting two thirds of Apple's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NzOxEY via

Google Pixel 3 live images appear

A complete review of the yet unreleased Google Pixel 3 XL appeared online last week, just to be followed by another full-scale review a day later. They both concentrated on the bigger phone, saying nothing about the vanilla Pixel 3. Lo and behold, several days later live images of the phone finally appeared on Reddit, and by the looks of it, the phone will come with a 5.5" tall screen, no notch and dual selfie cameras. Google Pixel 3 live images Google is not big on the design changes - it looks like the phone will look a lot like the predecessor Pixel 2. The back will be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LDO0QE via

Nikon announces D3500 DSLR for $499

Nikon has launched a new entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D3500, which replaced its previous model, the D3400, that was launched two years ago. The D3500 isn't remarkably different from its predecessor but does feature some notable changes. It has a different design that is both smaller and lighter than the D3400. The battery performance has also improved, and the D3500 is now capable of 1550 shots on a single charge. The price has also been reduced. The D3500 with a single AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens will be available for $499. A dual kit lens including... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wBTyWc via

Olloclip's new Multi-Device Clip lens mount is compatible with most mobile devices

Olloclip has unveiled a new lens mount for your smartphone today. It's descriptively called the Multi-Device Clip, and it should work with most mobile devices. So you'll finally be able to use Olloclip's add-on lenses even if you don't have an iPhone - starting next month, when the Multi-Device Clip will become available for $60. Your purchase will include one of the Connect X lenses that the Multi-Device Clip is designed to be used with. Any additional lens will cost you $45. Your options are: super-wide (four-element lens with 120-degree visibility), ultra-wide (with 155-degree... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGKhBU via

Jaybird X4 announced with water-resistant design

Jaybird has launched the new X4 Bluetooth wireless headset. It features improved design over the previous X3 model while maintaining most of the features and performance. The X4 features an IPX7 certified design, which makes it a lot more water-resistant than the X3 that were merely sweat-resistant. The X4 also features a new Speed Cinch cord design that lets you tighten the slack at the back of your neck for a more comfortable fit. Apart from the design, not much else has changed. It still has the same audio quality and the same 8-hour battery life. It also unfortunately has... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGFoJ4 via

LG Candy smartphone announced, available in India September 1

LG has launched a new smartphone called Candy in India. The phone is priced at INR 6999 ($98) and will be available starting September 1 across retail outlets. As you can tell from the price, the LG Candy is a budget Android smartphone. It features a 5.0-inch 720p IPS display with a 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera on the front. It's powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It's kept running by a 2500mAh removable battery. The phone comes with four different colors covers in the package. Black is the default but users can also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N5spFl via

vivo X23 specs appear on a leaked presentation slide

The vivo X23 is launching on September 6 and it looks like it plans to leak every single day until that point. This time around, we get a shot of what is said to be a presentation slide listing the phone's specs. Given that the source has already removed the image, and the close proximity of the announcement itself, this may be legit despite containing one glaring typo. That's further solidified by the fact that these specs come to reconfirm what has already been outed about the X23. So, the device should have a 6.41" 1080x2340 Super AMOLED touchscreen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LEQSfX via

Google Assistant is now bilingual

Google's Assistant has become the first service of its kind to gain bilingual abilities. At the moment, you can talk to it in any combination of English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, while more languages are going to be supported for this new feature "in the coming months". The company's demos show full sentences spoken in each language, to which the Assistant responds appropriately. So it seems like you can't mix and match languages within the same request you make to it, but this is still quite the technical accomplishment, part of Google's multi-year effort to make... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MCh7sW via

The Pocophone F1 can't stream HD video from Netflix, Hulu or Amazon as it turns out

Here we go again - the Pocophone F1 does not have Widevine L1. Technical details aside, this means that you won't have access to HD quality videos from streaming services - Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, BBC, all the major players rely on it. Widevine is a DRM system that ensures a video stream cannot be copied illegally. There are three levels, but essentially any stream with 720p resolution and above requires L1. The phone does come with L3, which enables 540p streaming, but even on a mobile screen it doesn't look great. Widevine is not something you can just install, even an OTA update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2omMWYb via

ZTE Axon 9 Pro hands-on review

ZTE has been branching out its mobile business quite a bit lately. Experimenting with various concepts, like the nubia Red Magic, just to see what sticks. Still one family has been notably missing form the Chinese manufacturer's lineup for quite some time. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LFbIvK via

BlackBerry KEY2 LE is already up for pre-order in the UK and Netherlands

Mere hours have passed since BlackBerry made the KEY2 LE official but already the phone can be ordered in the UK and the Netherlands by eager early adopters. Retailer Unlocked-Mobiles has the KEY2 LE up for pre-order at a price of £349 for a Black 32GB model with shipping estimated for September 10. Dutch retailer Belsimpel also has a pre-order up for the KEY2 LE with a price tag of €429 and a supposed shipping in 2 weeks. BlackBerry's latest phone will cost $449 in the US, CAD 579 in Canada and €429 in the rest of Europe. If you're not up to speed with what the BlackBerry... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LAoX0R via

Official: Apple will show off its 2018 iPhones on September 12

The date is set - Apple will unveil its new iPhone lineup on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, one year to the date from its last iPhone event. The star of the show will be the new iPhone and more specifically the new iPhones. We're almost certain there will be three iPhone models - an updated 5.8-inch iPhone, a new cheaper 6.1-inch LCD iPhone and a 6.5-inch flagship within the dimensions of the current iPhone 8 Plus. The event could show new iPad Pro's. Rumor has it both the iPad Pro 10.5 and Pro 12.9 will get thinner bezels, Face ID and more streamlines... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nya0hF via

ZTE loses $1.1 billion in H1 2018 due to US ban but expects growth to return in 2019

After battling the US sanctions for the most part of 2018, ZTE finally settled for $1.7 billion in sanctions and paid $1.4 billion back in July. This has resulted in the worst half ever by recording a net loss of $1.1 billion. But despite the bad first half of 2018, the company is still expected to post a net profit between $3.54 million and $146.40 million throughout Q3 2018. Orders and production have returned to normal and are in line with July and August plans. The projected net loss due to the US ban is right on point - between 7 and 9 billion yuan. Looking ahead, the company... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2oogxjS via

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 pictured with a Find X-esque camera slider, coming in October

Okay, now we know for sure what the 2019 trend will be - camera sliders. It all started when vivo announced its NEX S concept at this year's MWC in Barcelona. Later on introduced a finished device. Oppo was then fast to respond with an even bigger slider on its Find X flagship and now Honor is looking to introduce the Magic 2 smartphone with the same camera mechanism. Well, it didn't take long for another one to pop up but this time from an entirely different Chinese smartphone maker - Xiaomi. The company's president just posted a render of the still unannounced Mi Mix 3 - a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N2z7fv via

BlackBerry KEY2 LE hands-on review

Call it circumstance, an unnatural attraction towards stand-out design and functionality, or some of us, around the office simply showing our age and geeky nature. Regardless of the particular reasoning behind it, we kind of liked the BlackBerry KEY2 and judging by some of the responses, we have been reading in our review, we're definitely not the only ones. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PLNkfc via

BlackBerry announces the KEY2 LE - toned-down KEY2 version with cool color options

The BlackBerry KEY2 was well-received by the Android community, especially by the business users in the US, Canada, Germany and Central EU. However, we can't overlook the fact that the KEY2's price tag is a little off for the hardware it offers. So here's where the BlackBerry KEY2 LE comes into play - a slightly toned-down version of the original while retaining the iconic features that made the KEY2 a great business-oriented device. BlackBerry KEY2 LE in Slate On contrary to the original's Snapdragon 660, the "lite" version settles for the Snapdragon 636 chipset paired with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MDX0KU via

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro runs stock Android, boasts stereo speakers and a large battery

After skipping a year, ZTE's budget-friendly flagship is back - check out the Axon 9 Pro. It runs stock Android now (8.1 Oreo) on Qualcomm's top Snapdragon while sipping power from a large 4,000mAh battery. Starting with the screen, it's still an AMOLED panel but that's where similarities end. It's bigger, 6.21", it has a notch and it has 1080p+ resolution (down from QHD on the Axon 7). The good news is that the screen is HDR10-capable and it has an RGB sensor for accurate white balance. Even better - Axon's powerful stereo speakers are still on board. They are Dolby Atmos-enabled to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ooZBtG via

New images of the vivo V11 Pro surface

The upcoming vivo V11 Pro has been heavily rumored to the point where we know about as much as there is to know about it. So these fresh pictures of the device caught in the wild don't reveal anything new but serve to reiterate what we've seen so far. The V11 Pro will have a dual camera on the back, a fingerprint scanner embedded into the display and a water drop notch. vivo V11 Pro caught in the wild The remaining three images of the vivo V11 Pro are from a retail store and the device is a non-functioning sales dummy. It serves as an example of the V11 Pro held in hand and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGdOvf via

Flipkart sold out of Nokia 6.1 Plus phones in three minutes

The first batch of Nokia 6.1 Plus phones in India started selling right on schedule - 12:00pm local time. And by 12:03pm Flipkart was all out of stock. The retailer doesn't say how many units were sold in total, but it did say that it was selling 150 phones a second. Multiplied by 180 seconds that's 27,000. Keep in mind that the phone was also available on Nokia.com, so the total will be higher. More Nokia 6.1 Plus units are on the way, the next sale on Flipkart will be on September 6 at 12 noon local time. Nokia.com should be restocking as well, but there's no info on when that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wrNNen via

Every Generation Gets the Beach Villain It Deserves

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San Francisco Grants 2 Scooter Permits (but Not to the Early Disrupters)

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Here’s the Conversation We Really Need to Have About Bias at Google

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Xiaomi Mi A2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 to go on sale on Amazon at 12PM

Indian smartphone market leader Xiaomi launched Mi A2, its second-generation handset of Android One smartphone series in India earlier this month. The smartphone now is up for another flash sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. So, if you have missed earlier sale, here is a chance for you. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wsuEJt

Google Wear OS update: 'New features' coming in your next Android smartwatch

Google has been lately rolling out Dark Modes to a couple of its apps while having its major focus on Android 9.0 Pie rollout. However, this is not keeping the firm away from updating the wearable side of things. The search giant has just announced a major upgrade coming to Wear OS, which was known as Android Wear until March this year, and what changes users will see as a part of it. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Nwwn6S

Watch the Sony IFA 2018 live stream here

Sony and IFA always go well hand in hand and this time we are up for a surprise as well. Today at 1 PM CET the Japanese company is having an event at Messe Berlin, where the Xperia XZ3 flagship should be outed. Some rumors also suggest Xperia XA3 appearance, but the latter is more unlikely. The phone already appeared with Android Pie on Geekbench, on GFXBench with a tall screen, and in all colors earlier today. The phone will also stick to a single camera setup on the back, instead of going for XZ2 Premium's solution of two shooters. We are also at the scene, so once the event is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C1Z2Qh via

Sony Xperia XZ3 press renders leak ahead of announcement

It is time for IFA 2018. The most expected announcement is the flagship Sony Xperia XZ3 that appeared at numerous benchmarks and revealed four color options earlier this month. Now, just hours before the official unveiling, the full press renders of the Xperia XZ3 from all sides appeared online, leaving practically nothing to the imagination. Sony Xperia XZ3 in Black Looking at the renders, it seems like Sony decided to skip the trendy notch for now. The device will have tall screen and what appears to be a curved edge of the screen on both sides. The fingerprint... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C7vGQa via

Our Samsung Galaxy Note9 video review is up

Few phone lines have die-hard fans, but the Galaxy Note is one of them. Last year the Note8 rode high on a wave of pent-up anticipation, now the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has come to try and best it. Alright, in as few words as possible, what's new? The battery now has 4,000mAh capacity, which was definitely felt in our Endurance testing. More storage - 128GB really should be the standard for flagships. The S Pen now has Bluetooth integration, turning it into a handy remote that's always with you. You could control the music, for example, while listening on the new stereo speakers. Then... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MZPtFM via

Rugged Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F30 with Wear OS becomes official

At IFA Casio has unveiled its third-generation smartwatch, running Wear OS by Google. The Pro Trek Smart WSD-F30 is the successor to the WSD-F20 launched last year. Like its predecessor, it has MIL-STD-810G compliance for durability and ruggedness, and 50m water resistance. It has a unique 1.2-inch dual-layer display, with a 390x390 OLED panel and a monochrome LCD on top. The black and white display can be used to show the time, atmospheric pressure / altitude and compass bearing. You can also switch to Multi Timepiece Mode, during which only time data will be shown in monochrome,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PMQCPr via

Xiaomi sold at least 68,000 Pocophone F1 units in less than five minutes

Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 (known in India as the Poco F1) is quite the intriguing device, with its top of the line specs and incredibly low price. The handset's first flash sale in the subcontinent went live today at 12 PM, and apparently it was Flipkart's biggest and fastest flagship sale ever. That's because sales totalling more than INR 200 crore (2 billion) were logged in less than five minutes. The company hasn't announced exactly how many units got bought, but we can infer that from the phone's pricing. #POCOF1: thank you all for a fantastic response to the first sale!We're happy to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PiEXqx via

vivo X23 live images surface, comparing it to the Oppo R17

vivo's X23 is due to become official on September 6, which means these days there are a lot of leaks about it going around. Yesterday the Chinese company itself posted official images of the phone on its website (though they weren't meant to be publicly accessible). Today someone in possession of an X23 unit decided to create an impromptu photo session, showing the upcoming handset in all its glory, somewhere in the wild. The next two pictures compare the X23 to the Oppo R17, and while they definitely do look similar, there are a few differences - namely, the positioning of their... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PLFAK6 via

Wear OS gets a major re-design

Google just announced a big re-design of its Wear OS in a blog post. The focus here is on usability, new Google Health features and the Google Assistant. Firstly, the notification menu is easier to navigate, more compact and adds a few nifty shortcuts. For example, a simple swipe up will display all of your notifications and a smart reply is just a tap away. This won't even make you leave your notification stream. And by swiping down, you can now access more shortcuts like Google Pay and the "Find my phone" functionality. Google Assistant gets smarter and more contextual. It can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PdrrEz via

Our Oppo F9/Oppo F9 Pro video unboxing and hands-on is up

We're working on a full review of the Oppo F9 Pro, but we though we'd start with an unboxing on video and give you a quick tour the key features and of the phone and our favorite design elements. The F9 sports the teardrop display that is set to be the next big thing in smartphone design after the wide notches were met with mixed feelings. The glass on the rear features a tessellated gradient that is also becoming quite popular. During the review process we'll put the 3,500mAh battery and 20W VOOC fast charger through their paces. For now check out the video for a quick look at how... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BYfYH1 via

IFA 2018 is here: what to expect

It's that time of the year already and IFA 2018 is about to start. Our ninjas have already touched down in Berlin and are roaming around hoping to get an early glimpse of some the new devices which are going to be announced. The showroom floors don't open for public until Friday but the majority of events for journalist will be held tomorrow, Thursday, so we expect a rather busy day. With that said, here's what we expect to see in the next couple of days and the IFA 2018 announcements unfold. Sony - Thursday, August 30 The Sony Xperia XZ3 is the likely star of the show, but lack of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PfQ57k via

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium comes a month earlier to the UK market

Sony's premium flagship offering has been out in the news since early 2018, but it just started hitting the shelves. First stop was the US charging a price premium ($999) and was expected to hit the UK stores at the end of September. However, a British online retailer claims to have the phone in stock a month early. Unlocked Mobiles is currently selling the Xperia XZ2 Premium and offers international shipments as well. Unfortunately, the only color option is Chrome Black and the same goes for the storage configuration - 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The asking price of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2woMZXJ via

HMD trademarks PureDisplay - the return of PureMotion HD+?

HMD recently acquired the PureView trademark from Microsoft, but the company is gearing up for even more proprietary features. It filed for trademarks for PureDisplay and "Face Unlock". So, what's PureDisplay? The trademark only makes broad mentions of displays for phones, tablets and computers, HMD is just covering all its bases. Long-time Nokia fans probably remember ClearBlack screens. Those featured a polarizer that reduced glare (the same way that polarized glasses work), which significantly improved sunlight legibility. Or better yet, this could be related to PureMotion HD+... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BX27ki via

Huawei to introduce two new color variants of the P20 and P20 Pro

It's a well-known fact that Huawei is looking to announce its next-generation HiSilicon SoC - the Kirin 980 during its keynote at IFA 2018 but according to the official Huawei Weibo account, the OEM is going to introduce two new colors of its current P20 flagship series as well. Current Aurora and Sakura Pink colors The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro were announced back in April and understandably, the hype wore off by now. So the company is doing the same thing every other smartphone manufacturer is doing - keeping the news headlines flowing by announcing new color options. It just keeps... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MDRFDp via

There's a vivo NEX A with an in-display fingerprint scanner in the works

Vivo may be working on a version of its NEX A smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The assumption is derived from a model name listed in a certification with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The model in the listing is the vivo NEX UD A, UD meaning under display fingerprint and it's logical to assume that it's just a NEX A with an in-display fingerprint scanner and no scanner on the back. Meanwhile in Russia, four mystery vivo devices have been certified with the Eurasian Economic Commission. The model numbers are vivo 1807, vivo 1811 and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PiFAAx via

Sony Xperia XZ3 appears on Geekbench with Android Pie

Sony is having an event at IFA 2018 tomorrow and the rumors are pointing to an Xperia XA3 or Xperia XZ3 arrival. First, the midranger appeared on Geekbench, revealing a Snapdragon 660 chipset, and now the flagship made its way to the benchmark, posting impressive results. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.2 (single-core) Higher is better Sony Xperia XZ2 2454 Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 2419 Sony H8416 2330 GeekBench 4.2 (multi-core) Higher is better Sony H8416 8665 Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 8509 Sony... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2okqbUA via

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro get certified on EEC

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 series back in June, but there was no Note variant whatsoever, just the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 Pro (later arriving as Mi A2 Lite with stock Android). Two phones just got certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia and by the looks of it, they are indeed the Redmi Note 6 and the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The listing of the two Xiaomi phones Both phones appeared under one listing with the model numbers M1806E7TG and M1806E7TH. This is not the first time these devices are getting certified - they already appeared at FCC and Taiwan's NCC... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PhT92P via

New Skagen Falster 2 smartwatch gets GPS and a heart rate sensor, is swim-proof

Skagen is introducing its latest smartwatch - the Falster 2 - about half a year after the first Falster (which was shown off at CES). Despite the short time span between the two, there are several major updates. The case is now swim-proof and swim tracking has been added. There's also a built-in GPS so it can better track runs and bike rides. A heart rate monitor is also on board to be used with the latest Google Fit. Skagen Design (owned by Fossil) is all about beautiful minimalist designs. One version of the watch comes with a magnetic steel mesh strap. Unlike the first version, the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wyABDM via

Samsung Galaxy S9+ running Android 9.0 Pie shows up on GFXBench

Usually, benchmark tools listings are used to spot newly and still unreleased devices and perhaps unearth some of the key specs like chipset, RAM, screen, camera, etc. This time around, however, a GFXBench listing tells us that Samsung, or at least someone, is testing the Galaxy S9+ with Android 9.0 Pie. According to the report, the device is running the latest version of Google's mobile OS and an "invalid Android Samsung-ss Edition" software on top. Probably Samsung's Experience UI that's currently unrecognizable by the benchmark app. Anyway, there's nothing else we could gather... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PhD5hO via

Fresh renders of vivo V11 Pro are here to confirm the specs and the design

A fresh batch of vivo V11 Pro renders have surfaced, confirming the design and specs we've seen from previous leaks. The new phone will have the waterdrop-style notch cutting inside the 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display, housing a 25MP selfie camera. On the opposite side there's a 12MP + 5MP rear camera with AI scene recognition. Under the display is a built-in fingerprint scanner but you can also opt to use Face recognition instead or in conjunction. vivo V11 Pro The vivo V11 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6GB of RAM and a 3,400mAh battery, There's a triple slot... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BVVyic via

Nokia 6.1 Plus Review

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is an Android One smartphone with a notched display and a dual camera setup at the rear. Is it worth a buy? Find out in our full review. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2oofZKJ via

Is the World Ready for an Xbox One X With Games at Rs. 80 Per Day?

Xbox All Access is Microsoft's attempt at bringing smartphone contract plans in the US to its Xbox One family of consoles. Rumoured to be in the works, it was officially announced this week. During this episode of Transition, we discuss the merits and demerits of Xbox All Access, which aside from an Xbox One S or X, also comes with Xbox Live Gold a... from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NxspuO via

‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?

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The One Thing A.O. Scott Doesn’t Use to Review Movies (No Spoilers!)

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You Took Lousy iPhone Photos. Here’s How to Make Them Beautiful.

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Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-Up Call for China’s Tech Scene?

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Mysterious Moto with waterdrop notch leaks in live images

Motorola recently launched the P30 with a wide notch, making it the first device from the company with the infamous cutout on the front. Some photos have just appeared on Weibo, revealing a phone with an even smaller waterdrop notch and a circular camera setup on the back. Is that the Moto G7? The image raises more questions than gives answers since it says Moto G6 Plus in the About section, but we know very well the 4-month old device has a regular tall screen. If real, the red device with a Moto logo on the fingerprint scanner will be the first for the company with that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nt7Yzh via

Dell launches new Inspiron 7000, Inspiron 5000 laptops at pre-IFA 2018 event

Dell has kickstarted its IFA 2018 with some laptop launches. In addition to launching its first-ever Chromebook under the ‘Inspiron’ series, the US-based firm has also launched a 2-in-1 Inspiron 7000 series laptops that come in 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models. They are said to sport premium features that we have seen with XPS lineup until now. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BUDt43

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers complain of ‘light leak’ issue

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most sophisticated phablets to be launched recently. However, some buyers are complaining of an issue with the new smartphone’s display. According to forum posts on Android Central, some users have complained that there ‘light leak’ on the side of the display of the Galaxy Note 9. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PMXA76

The ‘battle royal’ between Fortnite and Google: Here’s what happened

Fortnite, in case you don’t know, is the battle royal mobile game title that made its debut in the Android ecosystem through Samsung Galaxy Note 9 few days ago. Although its arrival on other Android smartphones seems imminent, the title’s developer (Epic Games) doesn’t seem happy with Android’s parent firm Google. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LzZ55j

Smartphones from Huawei, LG, Sony set to launch in the next seven days

IFA 2018, the technology trade show, is just a couple of days away and a lot is expected from it when it comes to product launches. While we have already given you a list of all the tech expected to arrive at the conference, there has always been a particular interest revolving around smartphones in particular. So here is a list of smartphones that we think may get an official introduction at the conference. Check it out. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wtoNCJ

Parents committing grave mistake on Facebook and other social media platforms, warns cybersecurity firm McAfee

Cybersecurity company McAfee announced results from its latest survey, ‘The Age of Consent’, and found 40.5% of parents in India post a photo or video of their child at least once a day on their social media accounts with 36% posting a picture of their child once a week. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Nvf1HS

This 2018 iPhone may beat iPhone X in sales: Report

Apple is yet to reveal the three iPhone handsets of this year and has not even revealed the date or have started sending invitations but the amount of hype it is generating is immense. This year three iPhones are said to see the light of the day and unlike last year, Apple this time is aiming to sell the most iPhone devices ever. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BWgENr

Nokia 6.1 Plus sales in India start tomorrow at 12 PM

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is a long-anticipated device by the global Android community and after a week-long pre-order phase in India, the device is finally hitting the shelves tomorrow. According to Flipkart's landing page, the Nokia 6.1 Plus will launch tomorrow, August 30 at 12 PM local time. The first Nokia-branded notched smartphone will sell for INR 15,999 ($226) on Flipkart and Nokia's official website with the former offers more color options. Opening Flipkart's pre-order page reveals three color variants - Black, Blue and White coming with only one available memory configuration -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N1gOHo via

Honor 8X Max key specs leak in promo images

Huawei's subsidiary is launching the Honor 8X as a successor of the Honor 7X, but this time a bigger variant will appear as well. It will be named Honor 8X Max and will have a Snapdragon 660, according to an earlier benchmark. Now we know all the key specs of the phone thanks to some leaked promo images. The Honor 8X Max is also listed on the Chinese online retailer JD.com, revealing itself from all sides in the official renders. Honor 8X Max big screen and stereo speakers The phone will have a humongous 7.12" screen with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera, while the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PdSsHS via

Samsung Galaxy C7 receives Android 8.0 Oreo update

Samsung has started sending out the update to Android 8.0 Oreo to the Galaxy C7 from 2016, specifically the model that was sold primarily in China - SM-C7000. Additionally, a new variant of the Galaxy C5 Pro is tasting Oreo too - we're talking about the one bearing the model number SM-C5018. On the other hand, the Oreo release went out to the SM-C5010 version of the C5 Pro on August 5. If you own a Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000), the new software version is C7000ZCU3CRH3, while for the C5 Pro (SM-C5018) it's C5018ZMU1CRH2. Interestingly, the C7's update packs the August security fixes (the latest... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wo3mEa via

Instagram adds new security features, including support for third-party two-factor authenticators

Today Instagram has announced three new security-oriented features, in light of its recent account hacking scandal. First off, an About This Account option will be available on every profile (once you tap on the three-dot menu). This will tell you things such as the date the account joined, the country where it's located, other accounts with shared followers, any username changes in the last year, and any ads it's currently running. This should all help you realize which accounts belong to authentic individuals, and which are just fake news and/or spam bots. In September, people who... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wpvnuV via