The international variants of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagship smartphones have received solid price cuts. Amazon has the devices listed on its website for as low as $666 and $747, respectively. If you compare, this translates into a discount of around 25% in case of both handsets. As these are international models, they can be used with any GSM carrier around the world, meaning if you are on AT&T or T-Mobile in the US, you are in luck. While the S8+ is in stock, the S8 is not (shipments will begin July 3 onwards). No information on when the deal ends. For more information on...
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Rabu, 28 Juni 2017
New Asus Zenfone 3 Laser update brings Android 7.1.1
Asus has started pushing out a new update to its Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL) smartphone. Arriving as version V30.41.12.1, the update brings along Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It's worth mentioning the phone first received the Nougat update (Android 7.0) in April. Sadly, the update's official announcement doesn't say what else is included, although some usual improvements/enhancements and bug fixes could well be there. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it might take some time for the update to hit your device. Source | Via
Google is making it easy for you to keep track of your Duo calls
Google's smart video messaging app Duo might soon get a feature that's aimed at making it easy for users to keep track of calls made through the app. Basically, the functionality is nothing but the integration of Duo's call history with user's phone call history. The following pop-up has been observed by some Duo users after making a call. It's worth mentioning that the feature isn't live yet, meaning even if you tap the 'ALLOW' option in the prompt shown above, you still won't see your Duo calls in your phone's call history. But the prompt itself is more than an indication that the...
Moto Z2 spotted on GFX Bench as announcement creeps closer
The Moto Z2 Play is already on sale, though the Moto Z2 (and/or Z2 Force) is yet to be announced by the Lenovo-owned company. The Moto Z2 was spotted on another benchmarking database, this time on GFXBench. The specs spotted on GFXBench confirm what we saw on GeekBench a few weeks ago. While the first leak only revealed a Snapdragon 835 CPU and 4GB of RAM, there's a bit more info to take a look at here. We already know there's going to be a dual-camera debuting on the Moto Z2. However, we now know the resolution of at least one of those cameras. The GFXBench spec sheet shows a...
OnePlus 5 owners are reporting a "jelly" effect when scrolling
OnePlus 5 owners have begun reporting a very particular issue, one that may be difficult to notice at first. When scrolling on a web page or Twitter feed, you may be able to notice that some of the contents of the feed may take a little longer to catch up to the rest of it, creating a stretchy illusion while scrolling. XDA Developers has reached out to OnePlus and confirms that the phone maker is already looking into it. There's still no official information as to what exactly is causing the behavior, nor is there any information as to how the issue would be fixed, should there any...
Samsung updates launcher to reduce lag, but there's still more work to be done
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were the shining stars of the year and many have deemed it "the best smartphone that money can buy". Despite all the praise the S8 duo got, one huge issue that hadn't been directly addressed is the constant stutter and lagging of the UI on the Galaxy S8. While it isn't apparent when first setting the phone up, it definitely becomes more apparent over time as more apps are installed and services become active; all this, despite the Galaxy S8's latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. Today, Samsung has released an update to...
Snapchat now lets you create custom geofilters within the app
Snapchat announced the geofilters feature last year that allowed users to create a custom filter for a particular location for people in that location to use. This was useful for, say, a party and everyone attending that party could then use that filter for their snap and because it was restricted to that location only people there can use it. To make these filters, however, you would need to use Snapchat's web tool or an image editing software. With the latest update, Snapchat has made it very easy to create a geofilter within the Snapchat app itself. Now, users will be able to...
Moto Z2 Play comes with ZUK's ZUI in China
Back in January we heard an odd rumor saying that future Motorola handsets would run ZUK's ZUI in China, instead of the near-stock Android builds that the company ships elsewhere. ZUK is, like Motorola, owned by Lenovo, so at least from that point of view this made some sense. What wasn't as clear was why the company would go this route. We still don't know that, but one thing is clear: the new Moto Z2 Play does indeed run ZUI if you pick one up in China. This is evidenced by the screenshot you can see to the left, showing the About screen for the device, which has an entry for the ZUI...
Samsung Galaxy Note7 FE pops up on GFXBench
The Galaxy Note7 FE is closer than ever with reports that it will come out on July 7. The phone appeared on GFXBench, revealing most of the phone's specs. The only surprise is the listed FHD resolution, but that's probably because Samsung adds a built-in scaling option to its premium offerings that is set to render the UI at 1080p by default. The listing is for a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE with a model name SM-N935. The phone will sport an Exynos 8 chipset with octa-core CPU. Memory combo is 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. According to the benchmark listing, the primary camera is 12 MP,...
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 specs leak: it could have 3GB of RAM
Gizchina has managed to obtain the specs sheet of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2. If real it shows that the Redmi Pro 2 will get 3GB RAM and will have a 12MP+5MP dual camera on the back and a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. The dual camera will consist of the 12MP Sony IMX362 sensor and a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8. The sensor on the front is again by Samsung - model number S5K3P8. The list doesn't specify the chipset powering the Redmi Pro 2 though we've heard of the Snapdragon 660 previously. Finally the leaked specs say the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 will lose the AMOLED screen for an...
OnePlus 5 vs. iPhone 7 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Flagships unfazed
6 vs. 7. vs. 8 - which is more? In an attempt to determine just that, we're setting contender OnePlus 5 against defending champs, so to speak, like the iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S8.
AMD announces Vega Frontier Edition pricing and availability
AMD's hotly anticipated series of graphics cards based on the new Vega architecture were first announced back in May without a price or a clear launch date in sight. However, AMD has now cleared the confusion and provided all the details that were missing back then. The two cards that will be launched first is the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition with air cooling and a variant of the same card with liquid cooling. The air cooled model will be priced at $999 and the liquid cooled model will set you back $1500. The air cooled version is available today and the liquid cooled version will...
Sony unleashes Android 7.1.1 update for the Xperia Z5, Z3+ and Z4 Tablet
After a brief hiccup, the Android 7.0 update for the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 Tablet rolled out in February this year. Now comes the sequel - 7.1.1 is being received by these same devices as we speak. The build number of the new update is 32.4.A.160 and it brings the Android security patch level to June 1, 2017. Xperia Z5 Dual's About screen after the update Among the new features is Xperia Assist (an introduction and some tips for your phone, plus Stamina mode control). Image processing has reportedly been improved, but the laggy call log has not. Via
Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon Wear 1200 wearable platform
Qualcomm made a bunch of announcements in Shanghai today. Along with the 14nm Snapdragon 450 chipset and the underscreen fingerprint technology, it also unveiled the Snapdragon Wear 1200 chipset. It will be featured in low-end wearables and single-purpose IoT devices like parking meters and pumping stations. The Snapdragon Wear 1200 evolved from the Wear 1100. It is almost half the size while adding support for LTE Cat M1 and NB1 technologies that allow ultra-low-power electronics to connect to an LTE network with minimal power consumption. The categories max out at data speed between...
Vivo is first in line for Qualcomm's in-screen fingerprint readers
Qualcomm unveiled its in-screen fingerprint tech and it already has its first customer - vivo. The company brought a working prototype to MWC Shanghai with two sensors, one below the AMOLED screen and one on the back (below the metal surface). In theory, the whole display can be turned into a giant fingerprint reader, though there's probably no need for that. Still, the bottom of the display will be able to read fingerprints, which would allow the company to shrink the bottom bezel to nearly nothing. Check out this concept video below (and note that the prototype shown off today isn't...
Harga Asus ZenFone 4 Pro dan Spesifikasi Lengkap 2017
Spesifikasi dan Harga Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Selain menghadirkan Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie kabarnya Asus juga akan merilis sebuah smartphone yang mengusung layar luas, smartphone yang dikabar kan tersebut bernama Asus ZenFone 4 Pro, yah smartphone ini akan hadir dengan layar yang luas mencapai 6 inch yang mana layar 5 inch sudah ada Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie. Smartphone […]
First live Meizu Pro 7 hands-on image surfaces
We saw some prototypes and then a photo of the back of the Meizu Pro 7 with a secondary screen on the back. Now a couple of images give us the best look of the device yet. The photos show us the overall design of the Meizu Pro 7. There is one camera on the front and a bland white front panel, nothing surprising. The home button should double as a fingerprint scanner. On the back, the camera module is positioned above the secondary display on the left. We see the dual-LED flash and dual cameras over the minuscule secondary screen. The antenna bands follow the curvature of...
Samsung introduces the ISOCELL brand: four types of camera sensors for any kind of phone
Samsung is getting serious about building camera modules for smartphones - these will be branded "Samsung ISOCELL". This continues the legacy of the ISOCELL sensors that have been used in some flagship Galaxy devices since 2014. Four types of cameras will be produced, each targeting a specific niche. They bear the descriptive names Bright, Fast, Slim and Dual. Dual will offer several senors that can be paired up in various configuration for a modern dual camera setup. Bright sensors are aimed at low-light shooting and will offer low noise and high color fidelity. Fast is all about...
Xiaomi unveils ultra short throw Android Laser Projector
There isn't a cinephile that hasn't though about setting up a projector at home. Most listen to their practical side and stick with large TVs, but if you don't feel like listening, maybe Xiaomi's new ultra short throw projector is just what you want. You place it 5cm-50cm (2"-20") from the wall and it can create a picture as large as 150". Maybe you don't want to go that big since this is a 1080p projector (or maybe you just don't have the room). Still, at CNY 10,000 - $1,500/€1,300 if it's ever sold outside of China - it is very reasonably priced. A similar $1,000 projector by Sony...
New Nougat-powered ZTE phones get WiFi certified
A couple of ZTE phones have received WiFi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). Carrying the model numbers Z852 and N9137, respectively, the devices run Android Nougat (version 7.1.1). Sadly, and as is usually the case, the WFA listings for these handsets doesn't reveal anything else. However, given that the phone's have started collecting necessary certifications, we expect to hear more about them sooner than later. Source 1 2 | Via
Deal: LG G6 is $150 off in the US
If you are in the US and planning to purchase the LG G6, you might want to check out the deal Amazon is offering: unlocked variant (black and platinum color options) for $549.99. That is down $150 from the $699.99 price tag the device usually carries there. Officially also, LG has the unlocked variant listed for $700. The model on offer is compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks, meaning you can use it on all major US carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. No information on when the deal ends. For more details, head to the Source link below. Source | Via
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 450: a 14nm process makes it faster and more efficient
Entry-level phones are about to get 25% better with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 450 chipset, give or take. Despite its 4-series branding, this one is more of a reworked Snapdragon 625 and comes to replace the Snapdragon 435. The new chipset features eight Cortex-A53 cores and promises a 25% boost in processing speed over the incumbent S435 chip. It also moves to the Adreno 506 GPU, which will offer a 25% boost in gaming performance. Of course, the highlight of this new chip is that it's built on a 14nm process - the first among the 4-series (as expected). Power draw when gaming will be...
Qualcomm brings in-screen fingerprint technology in Q1 2018
We've heard many rumors about in-screen fingerprint technology, but now Qualcomm officially announced it has started producing the first samples. The ultrasonic scanner can be implemented under any smartphone surface - OLED display, metal or glass panel. Devices with such sensor will arrive in early 2018 and will be compatible with all Snapdragon chips, as well as some other platforms. According to the San Diego company, the next-generation fingerprint solutions are based around integrated ultrasonic sensor. It will also detect a heart beat and blood flow and will provide "improved...
Canadian launch of unlocked BlackBerry KEYone delayed
The BlackBerry KEYone went on sale in Canada last month, but it has only been available through carriers since. The unlocked variant was expected to launch in the country this month, but the company has now confirmed there's going to be a delay. According to a TCL spokesperson, unlocked units won't be available until "later this summer." Reason? High demand for the handset. Following is the complete statement: "To meet our carrier partner demand — including expanded availability at Telus — the open market launch for the BlackBerry KEYone in Canada will begin later this...
Harga Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie dan Spesifikasi Lengkap 2017
Spesifikasi dan Harga Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Asus menjadi salah satu produsen smartphone yang sangat terkenal di Indonesia, kualiata dari smartphone yang dihadirkan oleh Asus tentu saja sudah tidak perlu diragukan lagi, Asus juga memiliki banyak sekali tipe smartphone salah satu nya generasi smartphone selfie yang sangat laris dipasaran karena banyak peminatnya. Smartphone tipe selfie yang dihasirkan […]
Facebook now has over 2 billion monthly users
More than 2 billion people are now using Facebook each month. This was revealed by the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg today. The milestone comes around 13 years after the social networking service was born, and just 5 years after it crossed the 1 billion monthly users mark. "Each day, more than 175 million people share a Love reaction, and on average, over 800 million people like something on Facebook," said Mike Nowak, Product Director at Facebook. "More than 1 billion people use Groups every month." The company is celebrating the milestone by launching a 'Good Adds Up'...
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Matte Black variant launched
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was made official last month, and is currently on sale in a few Asian markets. The device, however, has only been available in Gold color option so far. That changes now, as a new, Matte Black variant of the phone has been launched. The first market to get the new color model is Hong Kong, where the 5,300mAh battery totting handset arrived earlier this week. For those who are planning to purchase a unit, it's worth knowing that currently only the 64GB variant is available in the country, and it carries an HKD1,899 (around $245) price tag. Via
