Samsung has revealed some vital details related to its next wearable device. The revelation was made as part of a survey the company sent out to the members of its SmartLab Plus program. The upcoming wearable is likely to be a smartwatch/fitness tracker hybrid as the South Korean clearly says the "concept takes best bits from Gear S3 and Gear Fit 2." The device will have a smaller body and thinner straps (which will be replaceable), as well as will be waterproof in the sense that you can use it during your swimming activities. Other features include activity tracking, weight...
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Selasa, 01 Agustus 2017
Sony's smartphone shipments for Q1 FY2017 stood at 3.4 million, profits up
Sony has revealed its financial results for the first quarter of financial year 2017, and it's largely good news. Total smartphone shipments stood at 3.4 million, which is up from the 3.1 million figure the company reported in the same period last year. Although mobile revenues were down (which the company says was due to "change in product mix of smartphones"), operating income shot up significantly to JPY 3.6 billion. Sony attributes that to reduction in operating costs and R&D expenses. Overall, revenues were up 15%, and operating income also stood 3 times higher than the...
Razer ceases technical support for Nextbit Robin
This January, gaming hardware company Razer acquired Nextbit, the company behind the phone with a successful Kickstarter campaign: the Robin. The phone's standout feature was that it could store apps and their information on Netbit's cloud service. When the handset ran out of internal storage, it would make room by deleting less-frequently used apps and photos and they'd load right back up if you needed them. Well, the new parent company, Razer, today has announced that it is no longer going to support warranty claims or offer technical support over the phone for the Nextbit Robin....
Latest update to Google Allo prepares it for web client
Allo users have been yearning for a web client that could finally expand the app's capabilities to a roomier laptop or desktop keyboard. Earlier in July, a Google exec confirmed on Twitter that the web client is coming in "a few more weeks". It's been more than three weeks since then and 9to5Google has performed a teardown of the latest version (15) of Allo where a few preparations for the web client were found. These findings are based on strings of code found in the decompiled APK. In addition to a new icon, the teardown reveals the "Allo for web" pairing screen. To get here,...
Facebook is allegedly working on a standalone video chat device with a laptop-sized touchscreen
According to a new report citing "people familiar with the matter", Facebook is currently busy working on a dedicated video chat device for use in the home. This will come with a touchscreen measuring between 13" and 15" diagonally, and might run a version of Android. It will feature a wide-angle camera and AI-powered microphones and speakers. The device is said to be in testing at the moment, including "in people's homes", despite still being in the prototype phase. The large screen and "smart camera technology" are supposed to help far flung people feel like they're in the same room,...
12 Hp Xiaomi Ram 3GB Murah Tahan Lama 2017
Hp Xiaomi Ram 3GB – Sering kali para pengguna smartphone mengeluhkan soal kinerja multitasking smartphonenya yang tidak ramah. Terkadang nge hang saat membuka banyak aplikasi. Peranan RAM menjadi salah satu kunci smartphone bisa berjalan lancar tanpa halangan meskipun membuka banyak aplikasi. Semakin kapasitas Ram yang dimiliki oleh smartphone ketikponsel lovers punya besar, maka kinerja smartphone […]
Honor 6A is now on pre-order in the UK for £144.90, ships on August 3
A few short hours ago we found out that Huawei's Honor 6A is almost ready to escape China and head to the UK. Three will be the company's carrier partner for this device in Britain, and it will start sales on August 4, which is this Friday. In the meantime however, the Honor 6A has also showed up on vMall, Huawei's official online store for the UK (and Europe). The unlocked and SIM-free model is priced at £144.90, and it's up for pre-order already. Shipping is set to start on August 3, and if you pre-order you'll also receive a free black tripod selfie stick. The Honor 6A was unveiled...
Chrome 60 for Android adds fast home screen search widget
Google has released Chrome version 60 for Android today. It will be rolling out through the Play Store over the next few days. Once you get the new version, you'll be able to use the very handy home screen widget it comes with. This basically lets you place Chrome's Omnibox onto your home screen. Then you're always just one tap away from searching for stuff in Chrome or entering a URL. The widget makes using the browser faster, because if you use it you're saving a tap - the one on the Chrome icon. No need for that anymore, just jump straight into the Omnibox. The widget is 4x2 sized by...
Google Image Search gets badges that categorize the results
Google has added a new feature to its Image Search product on Android (when you search through the Google app) and the mobile web - badges. Badges categorize the content that the images depict. They will tell you if there's a recipe to be found on the same webpage as a particular image, for example. Badges also identify GIFs so you can quickly pick the latest meme to send to your friends. The new functionality is meant to help you uncover images where more in-depth information is available - if you see a bag you like a badge will tell you if it's available for purchase. You can discover...
Moto Z2 Force is now $720 at Motorola, already $80 cheaper although it's still on pre-order
A new smartphone receiving a price cut while it's still on pre-order definitely is surprising, but that's exactly what's happened to Motorola's Moto Z2 Force. Scheduled to become available in the US on August 10, it went on pre-order at the company's online store for a hefty $800. Starting today, however, you can pre-order one for just $720. Why would this happen? Well, in lieu of an official explanation we're going to have to assume that sales of the device at the initial $800 price point were less than stellar. So the company decided to make the Z2 Force a more appealing package by...
Moto E4 Plus arrives in the US on August 11, pre-orders start this Thursday
The Moto E4 Plus was announced alongside its smaller sibling, the E4, back in June. Since then, the E4 Plus has been made available in some places, the UK included, while the E4 even landed in the US (where it's been discounted already). Today we find out that the E4 Plus is on its way to the US too - not only that, but it will arrive sooner than you might think. The phone will go up for pre-order at Verizon prepaid on August 3, which is this Thursday. On the same day the unlocked model will make an appearance at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Fry's, Newegg, as well as Motorola's online store. For...
Analysts: ASP of Samsung phones on the rise, thanks to Galaxy S8
Strategy Analytics have tallied the numbers and discovered that the average selling price (ASP) of Samsung phones during the April-June quarter was the highest in the last three years - $235. The analysts attribute this to strong sales of the Galaxy S8 duo. Last year, the ASP was $232, dropping to $227 in the second half of the year when the Galaxy Note7 was supposed to take over as the new flagship. The historic high, however, was back in Galaxy S4/Note 3 era of 2013 - $289. Back to 2017. Samsung sold an estimated 93 million phones in the April-June period of which 19.2 million...
HomePod uncovers more new iPhone 8 features
Yesterday we saw a sketch of the iPhone 8 design along with some new features that appeared in HomePod's firmware, including facial recognition. After a deeper look, developers have uncovered hints to even more of the upcoming features - the new Apple flagship will bring "tap-to-wake" option and a split status bar. The API holds no data whatsoever about under-the-display fingerprint scanner, so most likely Apple scrapped the idea. Instead of having a home button, the iPhone 8 will have a "home indicator" that will act as the button. The status bar is also redesigned - it will...
OnePlus 5 gets EIS for 4K videos in latest update
A month ago, OnePlus promised to enable EIS for 4K video recording on the OnePlus 5 and here it is - OxygenOS 4.5.7 brings the additional stabilization, along with some other changes. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) works in conjunction with OIS (a hardware stabilization) for an even smoother footage. Still, it requires a lot of computing power, which is why many phones put an upper limit of 1080p/30fps. The Snapdragon 835 has enough grunt to pull it off, though. The rest of the changelog includes Wi-Fi connectivity improvements (again) and standby battery enhancements (it doesn't...
Asus teases Zenfone 4, showing the dual camera on its back
Asus has been making the rounds in social media, building up hype for the Zenfone 4. The latest is a teasing peek at the back of the phone and its dual cameras. The photo features spokesperson Gong Yoo and sets the unveiling date to August 17. Asus Zenfone 4 teaser image starring Gong Yoo This will be one of several "Zenfone 4" devices, the Zenfone 4 Max is already official and there should be two more devices - the blue Zenfone 4 Pro (S835, 5.7" QHD AMOLED, dual camera) and the single cam device in red. By the way, the August 17 event is in Taiwan, there's a European event...
Moto G5S and G5S Plus go official with improved cameras
Motorola's new mid-rangers went official today - the Moto G5S and the Moto G5S Plus. The duo is an incremental upgrade over the Moto G5 and the Moto G5 Plus that debuted at the MWC back in February, bringing more capable cameras and a few other minor niceties Moto G5S The phone comes with 5.2" screen of Full HD resolution. There is a fingerprint scanner/home button that sits below on the front panel. Just like the Moto G5, Motorola Moto G5S runs on Snapdragon 430 with an octa-core CPU. There is 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, but Moto included a hybrid microSD slot for up to...
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ get another discount
With flagship prices dropping, the Galaxy S8 duo was starting to feel a bit pricey. This isn't much, but it's something - if you go through eBay, you can save around $30. The Galaxy S8 is $550 on eBay and $575 on Samsung.com (not counting trade ins). The Galaxy S8+ is $640 on eBay, compared to $675 on the official site. Note that we're talking about unlocked 64GB phones with warranty. Galaxy S8 Galaxy S8+ Samsung.com $575 $675 eBay.com $550 $640 Saving $25 $35 Via
iOS 10 now powers 87% of all iDevices
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it. The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart. These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them. Source
Glacier Grey Huawei nova 2 will start pre-orders on August 3
The 2017 strategy for Huawei is apparently "launch all the devices in all the colors". We've seen the P10 and P10 Plus in Greenery, the Honor 8 Pro in Navy Blue and the nova 2/nova 2 plus in two different shades of Gold. The latter will get another color option on August 3 - Glacier Grey with a reflective back that we already saw on the Honor 9. In a short video ad, a Chinese princess wanders around her magical, mystical world. Then she finds a mirror, which after the date announcement becomes a smartphone. The Huawei nova 2 plus is pictured with a shiny reflective back, while the...
Huawei Honor 6A coming to Three UK, bringing Nougat along for the ride
The Huawei Honor 6A has been available in China since June, but the affordable Nougat phone is coming to the UK soon. It will be available through Three starting August 4. It has an RRP of £150, but it will be available at no upfront cost at just £11 a month (on a 24-month contract). It will also be available on on Pay As You Go terms (aka pre-paid). Huawei Honor 6A is coming to Three UK this Friday Three is throwing in a free selfie tripod to use with the with the 5MP front camera and 13MP main camera. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 430 chipset (2GB RAM, 16GB storage)...
Europe to get Meizu Pro 7 flagship duo soon
Unveiled late last month, the Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus flagship smartphones will go on sale later this week, with China the first market to get them. However, Europe will also get the handsets soon. Meizu France and Spain have started teasing the Pro 7 series through their official social media channels. Le #Pro7Plus dispose aussi de la technologie AMOLED et avec le #Pro7 ils sont déjà tous les deux bien grands #ÇaGranditVite #LesDeuxFrères http://pic.twitter.com/oHHkyYtyIi— MEIZU France (@MeizuFr) July 27, 2017 Shoot by LOVE. Shoot by PRO#MEIZUPRO7 http://pic.twitter.com/d0JOTN18yi— MEIZU...
Spotify reaches 60M paying subscribers
Streaming platform Spotify updated its About page at the end of July, updating the subscribers count. After it reached 50 million in March, now it reads 60 million as of the end of H1 2017. The total number of active users stays at the solid count of 140 million. Spotify is currently available in 60 markets. Its library contains more than 30 million songs and the company boasts it paid $5 billion to rights holders as of September 2016. Most users use Spotify for the ad-free pleasure of listening to music on all kinds of devices. They also can create their playlists. The total...
BlackBerry KEYone lands in India with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage
The BlackBerry KEYone has officially arrived in India, but with a slightly different moniker: BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black. So what's different? Well, the model comes with upgraded memory configuration - 4GB/64GB instead of the usual 3GB/32GB. Not only this, the variant also offers support for dual-SIM cards, making it the first ever BlackBerry handset of its kind. Coming to pricing, the device carries a tag of INR 39,990, which currently translates to $625. Launch is set for next week (August 8), with Amazon India being the exclusive sales partner. Via 1 2
Users reporting performance issues with Xperia Z5 series Android 7.1.1 update
The Android 7.1.1 update for the Sony Xperia Z5, Z3+ and Z4 Tablet started rolling out towards the end of June this year, bringing new features and improvements. However, it looks like the update has some major issues for at least a few of its early adopters. Affected users say they are observing sluggish performance ever since the update was installed. Problems like high temperatures, crashes, and reboots have been reported. If you're also facing such problems on your device, you can try disabling the Movie Creator app, then booting into the Safe Mode (power menu -> press and hold...
Support page goes live for Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)
If getting Bluetooth, WiFi, and TENAA certified wasn't enough of an indication that the Samsung Galaxy C7(2017) is coming soon, support page for the device has now gone live on the South Korean company's official China website. The phone is expected to be powered by an octa-core 2.39GHz processor, and sport a 5.5-inch Full HD display. RAM options include 3GB and 4GB, while storage options include 32GB and 64GB. The handset features a 13MP+5MP dual rear-camera setup (with sensors aligned vertically), and a 16MP front shooter. OS is Android 7.1.1 Nougat, while battery capacity is...
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro now available for purchase in India
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, which was unveiled last month, is now available for purchase in India. Both Samsung and Amazon have the device listed on their websites, although it's currently in-stock only at the latter. As for pricing, while officially, the device carries a tag of INR 20,990 (around $327), Amazon is selling it for a bit more - INR 22,300 (around $347). Also, the retailer is only offering the handset in gold, although it comes in black as well. For more information, head to the Source links below. Source 1 2 | Via
Asus sends out invites for August 19 event
Asus has started sending out "save the date" invites for an August 19 event that is set to take place in the Philippines. The teaser image, however, doesn't reveal anything about the product that will be unveiled during the event. Could it be the Zenfone 4 series? Well, our guess is as good as yours at the moment. Reports so far point out to the series' Asia unveiling in Taiwan on August 17, and EU unveiling in Rome on September 21. The 5,000mAh battery totting Zenfone 4 Max has already arrived, so it's also possible that the device is landing in the Philippines on August 19. We'll...
