First flash sale saw green Oppo R9s selling out in just two minutes

As scheduled, the Fresh Green color variant of the Oppo R9s went on sale in China on April 1. And now, reports are pouring in that the entire stock got sold out in just a couple of minutes, indicating a strong demand for the new model. This is the second color option for the R9s that Oppo has launched separately - a red colored variant was launched by the Chinese company back in December last year. There's currently no information on when the new green model will again go on sale, as well as if and when it will be available outside of the firm's home market. Via

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Fairphone 2 modular smartphone to get Marshmallow update soon

The Fairphone 2 modular smartphone, which was unveiled and launched a couple of years ago, will soon start getting the Marshmallow update (version 6.0). This was revealed by the company in a post on its official website, although an exact date/week wasn't revealed. "This upgrade will offer Fairphone owners better security, longer battery life, and improved functionality, to name just a few of the advantages," the post said. For more details on the changes included in the update, head to the Source link at the bottom. To refresh, the Fairphone 2 - as already mentioned - is a modular...

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Google Allo gets new polling feature

Google has added a new feature to its Allo mobile messaging app that brings along the ability to create polls. The information came in the form of a tweet from Amit Fulay, who is Head of Product (Allo and Duo) at Google. trying out our new polling feature in Allo, let's go Gonzaga #GoogleAllo http://pic.twitter.com/M5e3Qw14sR— Amit Fulay (@amitfulay) April 3, 2017 Currently, however, you can only create polls for yes/no questions, meaning no custom answers at the moment. To use the feature, start with typing @yesno, followed by your question, and the poll will be created. Source | Via

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Report: Android surpasses Windows as world's most popular OS for web browsing

A new report from StatCounter states that Android has surpassed Windows as the world's most popular operating system for browsing the internet. StatCounter is a free online tool that lets administrators keep track of their web traffic much like Google Analytics. Google's Android has overtaken Microsoft Windows for the first time as the world's most popular OS in terms of total internet usage across desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile combined The report is based on a sample size of over 15 billion page views per month and the mention "Internet usage" is strictly the viewing of website...

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Google posts Android 7.1.2 Nougat factory images

Not too long after Google began rolling out the newest (though incremental) Android 7.1.2 Nougat update, Google has gone all out and posted the official factory images for various Nexus and Pixel devices. This all happens only a couple of weeks after Google began pushing the final 7.1.2 Beta build for similar devices. Full factory images of these latest builds are available for: Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Nexus Player. Neither the Nexus 6 nor the Nexus 9 have been updated to 7.2.1 as their product cycles indicate they will only be updated with security...

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Apple releases iOS 10.3.1 update

Exactly a week ago Apple released iOS 10.3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Today it has released the first patch in the form of the 10.3.1 update. This is primarily a security fix related to the Wi-FI, where an attacker within range may be able to execute arbitrary code on the Wi-Fi chip. The issue has now been fixed. Another fix in this update is with regards to the older 32-bit devices that are still compatible with iOS 10, namely the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and the iPad 4th generation. These were unable to download the 10.3 update over the air when it released last week and...

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Apple orders 70 million curved OLED panels from Samsung for the iPhone 8

Apple has long been rumored to employ OLED display panels made by Samsung for at least one of the iPhones it's launching this year, and today a new report confirms that. According to Nikkei, Apple has ordered 70 million curved OLED display panels from Samsung, which will be the only supplier for this part this year. They will be used inside the new iPhone 8 which will be unveiled in the fall alongside the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. Unlike the iPhone 8, the 7s models will retain the LCD panels of their predecessors, as well as their sizes - 4.7" and 5.5", respectively. On the other hand, the...

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Sony Xperia XZs arrives in the US on April 5, India on April 11

While we're waiting for the Xperia XZ Premium to finally launch, Sony is busy with the last preparations for the release of the XZs. At an event in India today, the company revealed that the Xperia XZs would become available in the subcontinent starting on April 11. Over there it will be priced at INR 49,990 (which is about $769 or €720 at the current exchange rates). You'll be able to purchase it both online and offline. If you pre-book your XZs from April 4 to April 10, you'll receive a free wireless Bluetooth speaker, the Sony XB-10, which the company says is worth INR 4,990 ($76 or...

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Nokia 6 review: Back in black

Nokia, rebooted. The Finnish brand that was once synonymous with mobile phone had gone missing since Microsoft acquired the company's smartphone business in 2014.

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Xiaomi Mi6 confirmed to come out in April

During a live stream, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed we would see the Xiaomi Mi 6 this month. He didn't reveal any specific date, but an announcement might happen on April 11 or April 18, according to previous reports. We already reported on leaked renders that reveal a dual camera sensor. The Mi 6 would have a 30 MP primary camera, latest leaked packaging photo shows. Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus with 5.7" screen along the 5.15"-screened flagship. The headliner already appeared on China Compulsory Certification (CCC), effectively confirming it is close to an...

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Apple developing in-house GPU for next year's iPhone

Apple is developing its in-house graphics processing unit to replace its current provider Imagination. The PowerVR supplier stated the Cupertino-based company informed it on working on an independent unit for better control over the production. Half of Imagination's revenue comes from Apple and losing the iPhone maker as a client will be catastrophic for the company. Depending on how production goes within 15 to 24 months the cash flow from Cupertino is expected to stop. So we might see an A-series chipset with Apple-designed CPU and GPU as early as the 2018 iPhones. Imagination...

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Samsung Galaxy S8 lets you disable app drawer

Samsung has been making TouchWiz cleaner and cleaner in the last couple of years and has made the most changes on its Galaxy S premium line. In another major change the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ let you hide the app drawer and have all apps on the homescreen. This isn't anything new - Samsung had the option last year in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge but it an experimental feature and was hidden deep under the Samsung Labs app, not in the settings menu. In the Galaxy S8 duo the app button is ON and you can always bring it back if you've hidden it. Many Android makers are using...

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LG V20 currently going for under $450 in US

The LG V20 is currently available at discounted rates in the United States. Newegg is running a limited-time promo where-in the retailer is offering the phone (unlocked, Titan model) for as low as $449.99. That, if you compare with the device's official price tag of $799.99, is a discount of around $350. What's worth noting is that the listed price of the handset on the retailer's website is $499.99, but entering the coupon code EMCSRERD5 at checkout nets you $50 extra saving. The listing says the deal ends in two days. For more information, head to the Source link below. Source...

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HTC U (Ocean) leak reveals pressure-sensitive frame

The new Taiwanese flagship named HTC U is expected in the second half of April but it already leaked from head to toes. The most impressive feature of all is touch-sensitive frame that enables several features, depending on how hard you squeeze or press it. A product presentation acquired by Android Headlines reveals the most exciting specs and features the new flagship of HTC will have. The most impressive feature is the Edge Sense that lets you interact with the device through squeezing it in your hand. Even when the device is turned off, you can start an app like the...

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Sony Xperia XA1 goes on sale, Hong Kong gets it first

The Sony Xperia XA1, which was officially unveiled in February this year, is now available for purchase. The device has gone on sale in Hong Kong, where it carries a price tag of HK$2,498 or about US$320. The model that has been launched in Hong Kong is the dual SIM one, which features a dual SIM tray plus a separate slot for microSD card. Color options for the device include white, black, gold, and pink. The phone is already available to pre-order in Malaysia, and its European launch is set for next week (April 10 to be precise). Source | Via

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