If you are in the US, and are in the market for compact flagship smartphone, you might want to take a look at the deal Amazon is currently offering on the Snapdragon 835-powered Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. A quick look at the retailer's official website reveals the 4.6-incher is currently being offered for as low as $505. This, if you compare, translates into a discount of around $100 ($95 to be precise). However, as you can see in the listing, the promo is currently only available on the black variant of the handset, as all others carry a $550 price tag. There's currently no...
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Rabu, 08 November 2017
Android Pay arriving in Czech Republic and Brazil next week
Back in May this year, Google announced that it's mobile payments service Android Pay will soon be available in five more markets around the world, including Brazil. And now, it looks like the Brazilian launch is imminent. The company has started sending out press invites for a November 14 event in the country, and it's likely that Android Pay will be officially launched in the country that day. Not only Brazil, but Czech Republic is also apparently set to get the service the same day, as November 14 event has been scheduled there as well. Via 1 2
Google Pixel 2 mic not working during calls? Try blowing into bottom speaker
Among the several issues still plaguing the Google Pixel 2/2 XL, there's one that causes the phone's microphone to not work in some critical scenarios, like during a call or while using Assistant. There's a dedicated discussion going on over at Google's Product Forums, and officially, the company is currently in the process of collecting bug reports. However, in a recent post, a user shared that they were able to resolve the problem by blowing into the bottom speaker. Here's their complete post: Another user even shared a video confirming the process actually works. You can...
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 torn down
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has been torn down by Chinese site ZOL and we'll be taking a look at some of its inner workings. The teardown has revealed several improvements in design and materials when compared to the original Xiaomi Mi Mix. There are no screws to access the inside of the phone, so to get inside, the rear ceramimic panel of the phone must be heated to loosen its adhesive. Once the back panel comes off, the fingerprint scanner's ribbon cable remains tethered to the board. There's a shield protecting the mainboard, which also features antennas printed in a gold color....
Huawei Mate 10 Pro will be sold by AT&T, firmware files reveal
Earlier this year, rumors said Huawei was in talks with a US carrier (later identified as AT&T) over sales of its top of the line smartphones. The last report on the matter, in August, claimed a tentative agreement had been reached. Today AT&T-branded firmware for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro has been revealed to exist, which pretty much confirms that this handset is headed to the US carrier at some point in the future. The mumblings from the summer said sales would commence in the first part of 2018, and that definitely still seems possible. Huawei is apparently only going to make the...
Apple iPhone X review
The anniversary iPhone is here. The iPhone X. Or the iPhone 10. The name is as confusing as the product itself is game-changing. Tim Cook's vision finally overwhelmed Steve Jobs ideological remnants. A new dawn for the iPhones has begun, free of the iconic Home key and the notorious screen bezels.
Apple reportedly working on augmented reality headset for 2019
Another major news coming out Apple is that the company is working on an augmented reality headset for the year 2019, according to yet another report by Bloomberg. This headset is said to be the next brand new product, along the lines of the Apple Watch. According to the report, Apple is looking at 2019 to announce the product and ship as early as 2020. Just like the Apple Watch, the augmented reality headset will have its own microprocessor and its own version of an operating system called rOS, which we presume will be based off of iOS just like watchOS and tvOS. Being an independent...
OnePlus 5T won't have wireless charging because Dash Charge is better, CEO says
Last week OnePlus CEO Pete Lau explained the company's decision to keep the 3.5mm headset jack around in its next product, the OnePlus 5T. Today Lau is doing some more explaining - this time, about why the 5T will not come with wireless charging functionality. The lack of wireless charging on the OnePlus 5T shouldn't be surprising to you if you've been following the leaks and rumors about the Chinese company's next smartphone. No huge redesign of its back has been mentioned, even once. And since Qi wireless charging doesn't work well enough through metal, the 5T would need a glass or...
Just in: Razer Phone hands-on
Razer surprised many with the bold decision of making a dedicated gaming smartphone - a niche that hasn't been covered, but it's also one that might not exists at all. The Razer Phone came to light at a flashy event in London, and after a quick tour around the British capital where we took plenty of camera samples, now the device has landed in our office for a complete review. And we have some early impressions to share. Remember the cloud-based phone Nextbit Robin? It's okay - you are not alone that forgot about it. Yet, when Razer acquired Nextbit at the beginning of 2017 rumors...
Apple reportedly working on iPad with Face ID for 2018
Apple is working on a new iPad with Face ID for 2018, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report states that that this new iPad will have a similar sized display to the current 10.5-inch iPad Pro but will get rid of the current Home button with Touch ID in favor of the new Face ID technology introduced with the iPhone X. Artist's impression of the 2018 iPad. And by artist, I mean me. Other changes include a thinner bezels, which are likely a result of not having to reserve space button for a physical home button anymore. Bloomberg states that the new iPad will not have...
iOS 11 now on more than half of iPhones and iPads
Back in October, iOS 11 overtook the older iOS 10 to become the most popular version on iPhones and iPads. That number has grown to 52% since then - half of iGadgets run the latest major version. Adoption has been slower than last year - iOS 10 hit 60% before the end of October. Still, a major reason for numbers flowing from the old version to the new one is people buying a new iPhone and this year the hottest model - the iPhone X - launched later in the year. Also a number of devices (iPhone 5 and 5c, iPad 4) were left behind on version 10 and will not be going up to 11. They are...
HTC revenue in October decreases 25.8% YoY
HTC published its monthly financial report for October, when revenue stood at NT$6.06 billion ($200 million). That is is 6.8% down from September when it was NT$6.51 bn ($215 million). Year-over-year the decrease is the staggering 25.8%. The total sales since the beginning of 2017 come in at NT$52.44 billion, 18.2% lower than the January-October period in 2016. HTC expects numbers to rise in the following months with upcoming holidays after the HTC U11+ and the HTC U11 Life go on sale. 2017(NT$, million) 2016(NT$, million) MoM change YoY change ...
iPhone X: Here is how to get rid of the notch
Irritated by the iPhone X notch? Do you want it gone? As part of our upcoming tips and tricks feature we looked at creating wallpapers to minimize the impact of the notch. What notch? We created a wallpaper template with a black mask at the top that emulates curved edges symmetrical to the ones at the bottom of the iPhone X OLED screen. You can then apply this to any image that you want, making it appear as if the screen finishes just below the notch and thus hiding it. The full wallpaper we used is shown below. You can download it by following this link. We...
Xiaomi sells over 150K Redmi Y1 phones in 3 minutes
Xiaomi announced the Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite on Thursday, and their first flash sale today, saw over 150,000 units sold in just three minutes. The information was confirmed by Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India Managing Director. The extremely affordable devices were introduced by Xiaomi in New Delhi last Thursday, accompanied by a cheeky #LoveYourselfie slogan, since the Redmi Y1 has a 16 MP camera and LED flash on the front. The device can also fit two SIM cards and a microSD one at the same time. The 3 GB RAM version costs INR8,999 ($140), while the 4 GB RAM variant is...
Samsung Galaxy Note8 in Deepsea Blue launching in the US next week
The Deepsea Blue color version the Samsung Galaxy Note8 will become available in the US on November 16 (Thursday next week). It joins Midnight Black and Orchid Gray to become the third hue you can choose from. It will be sold exclusively on Samsung.com and Best Buy (both online and in their stores). The good news is that both options let you pick up an unlocked phone or a carrier-specific version for AT&T, Verizon or Sprint. Samsung Galaxy Note8 in Deepsea Blue Currently the Galaxy Note8 officially sells for $950 (unlocked), though you can get up to a $300 discount if you trade...
Samsung Galaxy S9 mass production could start in December
The Samsung Galaxy S9 could debut as early as January with sales starting in February. The usually reliable leakster @IceUniverse posted on Weibo that Samsung will start mass production in December to meet this earlier deadline (the S8 was unveiled in March, launched in April). Once production starts, Samsung will gobble up the entire first batch of Snapdragon 845 chips for the US-bound phones and supply its own Exynos 9810 chips for most of the rest of the world. The Galaxy S9 will likely stick to the same screen sizes. Some speculation based on patents shows a top and bottom cutouts...
Spy shots of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s show an iPhone X-style cutout
Et tu, Xiaomi? There isn't much context to these photos but they allegedly show the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s - a reworked version of the bezel-less phone that now features an iPhone X-style cutout on top. This moves the selfie camera to a more natural position and should help reduce the bottom bezel, though that is not clearly visible in these shots. Alleged Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s photos show a display cutout on top The "horns" around the cutout are wider, leaving more room for icons in the status bar compared to the iPhone. Still, if the Essential Phone is any indication, Android apps...
Harga Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite 2017, Review dan Spesifikasi
Harga Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Selain menghadirkan Xiaomi Redmi Y1 ternyata Xiaomi juga merilis satu buah smartphone Android lagi bernama Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite, smartphone ini menjadi salah satu andalan bagi Xiaomi dikelas bawah karena, karena masuk sebagai Hp Android kelas bawah atau entry level tentu saja membuat harga Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite ini dibanderol sangat terjangkau. Walaupun demikian […]
Burgundy Red Samsung Galaxy S8 debuts
November is a month, often associated with falling leaves and Samsung got inspired as well. The company launched new color option of the Galaxy S8, named Burgundy Red. The phone is already available in South Korea. Screenshots from the Samsung Mobile Korea video In a picturesque YouTube commercial, Samsung Mobile Korea unveiled the new phone. The front stays black as usual, while the back is now dark red. All the scenes take place in a warm, fuzzy environment with plenty of sweaters and long coats. The Galaxy S8 arrives in Korea with Exynos 8895 chipset. It has 4 GB RAM...
Analysts: Apple climbs back to top in US smartphone market
Apple has retaken the top position in the US smartphone marketplace after Samsung occupied that spot for the first and second quarters of this year. Estimates from Strategy Analytics show that the overall US smartphone market declined 1.5% compared to the same period last year - from 40.1 to 39.5 million units shipped. Apple shipped an estimated 12 million iPhones in Q3 which amounts to 30% of the market. This is a dip from 13 million and 32% for Q3 last year as the iPhone 8 duo got a mixed reception. The two iPhones caught only the tail end of the quarter, going on sale in September....
Panasonic launches G9 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Panasonic has launched the G9, the company's flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for still photographers. The company claims it offers the highest image quality in the history of all LUMIX G cameras. The G9 has a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor without optical low-pass filter and a new Venus 10 rendering engine. The camera can also produce 80 megapixel stills in RAW or JPEG by shifting its sensor around, provided you use a tripod. The G9 has an improved in-body 5-axis stabilization, which allows you to use a 6.5 stop slower shutter speed. Combined with a...
OnePlus 5T to cost the same, O2 sources claim
O2 has long been long been a partner of OnePlus. Now unnamed sources from within the British carrier claim that the OnePlus 5T will launch at the same price as the outgoing model. That is £500 for a 128GB OnePlus 5 on a pay as you go basis. The 64GB phone was available only with a contract for £10 upfront and £36 a month (it's out of stock now, only the 128GB model remains). This suggests that the price of the OnePlus 5T will remain the same globally, though it doesn't guarantee it. Also, O2's documents showed no hint of a 256GB model (which was briefly rumored earlier this...
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 arrives in the Netherlands
Yesterday Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 was introduced in Spain and now it lands in another European country. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage phone is sold in Netherlands for €599 and could be purchased unlocked by retailer Belsimpel. The phone can also be purchased with a prepaid plan or with a subscription. Belsimpel offers deals with all the providers in Netherlands which include purchasing the Mi Mix 2 with a monthly payment plan, instead of paying it all upfront. The delivery takes 2-4 working days. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is the second device available for purchase from the Chinese...
Harga Oppo R11s Plus, Review dan Spesifikasi 2017
Harga Oppo R11s Plus Oppo juga merilis sebuah smartphone yang mengusung desain full layar atau bazelless pada sisi kanan dan kiri serta pada bagian atas dan bawah nya sangat tipis, smartphone Oppo terbaru ini bernama Oppo R11s Plus. Oppo R11s Plus hadir dikelas menengah keatas sehingga harga Oppo R11s Plus ini dibanderol mahal oleh Oppo. Kualitas tentu saja menjadi […]
Apple sued for dual camera patent infringement
Coreophotonics, an Israeli maker of dual-lens camera technology, is suing Apple. The company filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Northern California, where Cupertino is located. Coreophotonics claims that Apple is using its tech in the iPhone 7 Plus and the iPhone 8 Plus. There is no mention of iPhone X in the filing, probably due to the device being launched last Friday. Coreophotonics demonstrated the dual camera technology last year at MWC in Barcelona. It showed how images from both sensors could be combined for a more detailed picture, including an optical zoom up to...
